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Swiber Wins $100 Mln Contract for NOC

and construction services for a National Oil Company (NOC) in South Asia. This latest project, which includes pipelines and subsea installation works, commences immediately and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2017. Swiber’s Group Chief Executive Officer and President Francis Wong said, "We are pleased to have clinched yet another project for our long-time and valued client. Despite challenging market conditions, we believe that our strategy of establishing long-term relationships with our clients and our track record of completing our projects in a timely, cost efficient

MacGregor Mooring Systems for Tender Rigs

capacity and a 1,400m x 64mm diameter wire drum capacity. MacGregor equipment deliveries are scheduled for June 2015.   "The electric winches have variable frequency drives, which consume around 20 to 30 per cent less energy when compared to hydraulically-driven winches," notes Francis Wong, Vice President, Segment Sales, MacGregor Offshore. "This advantage will significantly reduce the carbon footprint and bring down the initial installation and operation cost."   "MacGregor can offer comprehensive equipment packages for all types of specialist offshore units

MacGregor's AHTs Equipment Package for Wuhu Xinlian

delivery by May 2015 and an option remains for two more ship sets.   "The contract was won as a direct result of MacGregor's recently extended product portfolio and its ability to offer competitive and highly technical advanced technology with strong lifetime support worldwide," says Francis Wong, Vice President, Segment Sales, Offshore. "With MacGregor's comprehensive product range coupled with the experience and services that come with its Hatlapa and Triplex products, we have been able to make a breakthrough into the mid-size anchor handling vessel market with low pressure anchor

Swiber Wins Big Latin America EPIC Contract

won an Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Construction (“EPIC”) contract in Latin America for subsea development work including pipeline tie-in work, with an aggregate value of US$80-million. The project will commence immediately and is expected to complete in 2015. Commented Mr. Francis Wong, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Swiber, “We are pleased with this project win as it is testament to Swiber’s ability to successfully develop and grow in regions where we are expanding into as part of our strategic long term goals. Just last year, we had successfully

Swiber Nets US$ 435-million Offshore Contracts

complex offshore construction contracts. Contract wins comprise approximately US$330 million under the Swiber Group and approximately US$105 million under the Swiber Group joint venture company. These contracts will commence immediately and are expected to be completed by 2015. Commented Mr. Francis Wong, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Swiber, “The offshore segment remains exciting and this round of sizeable contract wins bear witness to the industry’s recognition of Swiber’s leading edge solutions. With our strong familiarity of this segment, established

Swiber Wins Huge SE Asia 2013 Contracts

US$153-million. The contracts, with oil industry majors, mark the first wins in 2013, largely entail transportation and installation of pipelines and offshore structures in Southeast Asia. Work for these contracts are expected to commence immediately with expected completion by 2013. Commented Mr. Francis Wong, Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Swiber: "The fast growing economies in Southeast Asia continues to drive energy demand, leading to a surge in offshore construction activities such as the construction and decommissioning of offshore pipelines." "According to a

Six PSVs Feature Integrated MacGregor Deck Equipment Packages

a number of auxiliary winches such as anchor windlass, capstans and tugger winches, a single deck crane and a bulk handling system. "This type of cargo system has been well proven in service on over 60 ships and demonstrates Cargotec's ability to provide integrated ship-type solutions," says Francis Wong, Director of Sales and Marketing for Cargotec Marine's Offshore Segment. "An integrated approach to key equipment leads to optimised operations, allowing the vessel to function efficiently and safely, exactly as intended." The PSVs will each have a total dry bulk capacity of 226m3

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