2013

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 9, 2013: Dubai based Shipbuilder Grandweld Shipyards has signed a contract to design, build and deliver 33.5M Fast Aluminum Crew boat for LIWA Marine Services LLC, Abu Dhabi. The contract was signed on April 9, 2013.

The 33.5M crew boat will be designed by Grandweld Shipyards, and will be powered by 3 high speed diesel engines driving 3 fixed pitch propellers to reach speeds in excess of 25 knots. The vessel can seat 60 passengers, and will have 80 sqm of deck cargo area. The vessel will be certified for unrestricted navigation, and will be utilized to transport offshore personnel and support offshore oil and gas operations. The vessel will have excellent sea-keeping qualities, and enhanced comfort for the crew. The vessel will have full Class certified propulsion machinery. According to the contract, the delivery of the vessel is expected in March 2014.

Grandweld is pleased to receive repeat orders for this class of vessels, as it reflects our commitment and quality we extend to our clients. Grandweld is expecting to deliver a series of diverse offshore vessels which includes Aluminum Crew Boats, Seismic Support Vessels, AHTS with DP2, Fast Support Intervention Vessels, and many more.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 10, 2013: Grandweld signed the deal with the renowned provider of integrated shipping, and marine services on the 10th March 2013. The contract follows previous delivery of a 38M Utility Vessel to Maroos Shipping in March 2012.

The new 42M Aluminum Crew Boat is based on Grandweld’s existing proven design, and can reach speeds in excess of 25 knots. It benefits from luxury seating, accommodation for VIP guests, a larger deck space and enhanced comfort for the crew.

The vessel can seat 83 passengers and has a 110sqm loading area for over 90 tons of deck cargo. It can also carry a large amount of fuel and freshwater.

The contract with Maroos Shipping is the latest in a string of recent orders for the 42M Aluminum Crew Boat. It follows orders for the boat from Wesal Shipping in October 2012, and three for Global Marine, signed in August 2012.

The huge success of the 42M is down to its highly advanced design, plus a focus on safety and security. Crew boats have become an increasingly common feature in the Gulf region; a quality vessel such as the 42M will always attract plenty of new and repeat business.

DUBAI – UAE. Grandweld Shipyards, one of the region’s most established and versatile shipbuilders, has announced the signing of a contract with Kuwait Oil Company to design and build a series of four Crane / Workboat class vessels. The contract is valued at a total of USD 50m over the duration of the build.

Grandweld’s Crane/Work boats are designed and built in-house to meet the specific needs of KOC’s requirements; these state of the art vessels are designed to undertake tasks such as lifting and moving heavy equipment, oil pollution control, SBM hose handling, FO/FW supply, and other related duties. Each vessel comes with a crane capable of lifting 20 tons at 10 meters radius.

Propulsion power is provided by 2 x 1432 bhp engines at 1000 rpm, generating 35 tons of bollard pull. Additionally, the vessels will be fitted with 2X Azimuthing stern propulsion system and bow thruster, to enhance the vessel’s maneuverability.

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is a subsidiary of the Government-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In 2012, Dubai-based Grandweld Shipyards delivered two service boats to Kuwait Oil Tanker Company, another subsidiary of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. This new contract further cements the relationship between Grandweld and KPC’s subsidiaries.

The contract signing ceremony was held at KOC headquarters in Kuwait. The first vessel will be delivered in May 2014, with the fourth and final vessel to be delivered in February, 2015.

Stanford Marine once again sponsored the London Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference and Awards that took place on February 19&20, 2013.

The 2 day conference brought together stakeholders in the Offshore Support industry, shipowners, shipbuilders, financiers, designers, suppliers, and industry associations to gather intelligence, network, share best practices, and get practical answers to the key industry challenges. The conference also featured a mix of commercial and operational sessions focused on the sector’s key business priorities.

A 50M DP2 Platform Utility Vessel (PUV) will be built for Maersk Oil Qatar to suit their requirement.For this purpose Stanford Marine has contracted MAC Offshore to oversee the construction process and to ensure timely delivery of the vessel.