Sembawang secures FPSO conversion contracts

In the first contract, BW Offshore calls for the conversion of a 97,172 dwt tanker BW Genie into a Floating Production Unit (FPU). Major conversion works include repairs and life extension for the vessel to operate for another 20 years. The FPU will be installed in the field through a new 12-point mooring system. The shipyard’s scope of work also includes detailed engineering and fabrication works, the installation of new power generation plants, boilers, and owner-furnished eight new topside modules. The yard will also fabricate and install a new helideck and flare tower as well as refurbish and upgrade the accommodation facilities.

The vessel is expected to be re-delivered to the owners in 4th quarter 2011.

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The second contract is the upgrading of

FPSO Glas Dowr

from Bluewater Energy Services B.V., the Netherlands. The scope of work includes repairs and life extension for the vessel to operate for another 10 years. Major upgrading work includes the upgrading of the existing FPSO internal turret mooring and transfer systems. The marine, utility, electrical and communication, safety, control, monitoring, and production systems will also be upgraded. The vessel is expected to be re-delivered to the owners in 2nd quarter 2011 for deployment in the Kitan field in the Timor Sea.