Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd’s (Keppel O&M)
subsidiaries have secured three new contracts – worth a combined value
of S$420 million – to bring the group’s total order wins for 2012 to
S$9.9 billion.Mr Tong Chong Heong, Chief Executive Officer of Keppel O&M, said, “With the strong confidence and support of new and repeat customers, Keppel
O&M continues to be the provider of choice for a broad range of
offshore and marine projects.“2013 will be a busy year for us as we continue to focus on the
quality execution of all our projects – we are committed to ensure that
they are delivered safely, promptly and to high customer satisfaction.
We will also enhance our capabilities, and so extend our range of
value-added services.”Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine) secured two of the
three new contracts, with the third new contract won by Keppel Shipyard
Ltd (Keppel Shipyard).One of Keppel Singmarine’s two new contracts is from Hydro Marine
Services, Inc., a subsidiary of McDermott International, Inc
(McDermott), for the construction of a high-specification deepwater
pipelay (S-Lay) vessel.Developed by Keppel’s Marine Technology Development (MTD), this
vessel is designed to support advanced pipelay operations, in which
pipelines are installed to depths of up to 10,000 feet. It is also
capable of achieving efficient pipelay rates for long trunklines,
operating in severe weather conditions, and providing significant thrust output and power distribution.Works for the pipelay vessel is scheduled to commence in 1Q 2013 and
is expected to complete in approximately two and a half years. This
contract will become effective after both parties have fulfilled certain conditions precedent by January 2013.Keppel Singmarine’s other new contract is from Australia-based
Bhagwan Marine Pty Ltd (Bhagwan Marine) to build a catamaran air dive
support vessel (DSV).When completed in 1Q 2014, the DSV will be deployed in the north west of Western Australia to support the operations of Apache Energy Ltd.
Designed by Incat Crowther Pty. Ltd, the DSV is of twin hull
configuration (catamaran).Specialised units such as pipelay vessels and DSVs form part of
Keppel Singmarine’s growing track record. Keppel Singmarine has also
worked together with Keppel Shipyard to bring to the market Saipem’s
Castorone, one of the world’s largest and most capable pipelay vessels.
Presently, Keppel Singmarine’s projects include a multi-purpose dive
support construction vessel for SBM Offshore N.V. (SBM Offshore).Keppel Shipyard’s new contract is from EMAS Offshore Construction and Production Pte Ltd (EMAS Offshore) to modify and upgrade an existing
Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility, Lewek
Arunothai. The yard’s workscope includes the installation of new
structures, piping systems and deck crane, refurbishment of the living
quarters as well as the fabrication and installation of the rigid arm
and external turret mooring systems.When completed in 2Q 2013, the FPSO will be deployed as an Early
Production System in the Kamelia field, which is located in the
Malaysia/Thailand Joint Development Area (JDA) in the North Malay Basin. The upgraded FPSO will be capable of handling 100 million standard
cubic feet per day (MMscfd) of gas, 1000 barrels per day (bpd) of
condensates and 500bpd of water.The above contracts are not expected to have any material impact on
the net tangible assets and earnings per share of Keppel Corporation
Limited for the current financial year.
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27 December 2012 - 20:53
Three New Contracts for Keppel (Singapore)
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd’s (Keppel O&M) subsidiaries have secured three new contracts – worth a combined value of S$420 million
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