Sinopacific new build christened

The SPA80 was designed by SDA, one of Sinopacific’s in-house design companies, and uses an all-electric propulsion system and is equipped with three diesel generator sets, with several thrusters installed both on the bow and stern.

Prepared with the Dynamic Positioning Class II capability, the vessel also features unmanned engine room control. Sinopacific says such technology guarantees SPA80 can maintain its reliability and manoeuvrability even in harsh conditions.

The company’s latest new build is a result of “the successful co-operation among the State banks, ship owners, shipping financial leading agencies and shipbuilders”.

Sinopacific delivered almost 30 OSV vessels in 2013 along, including the first of the company’s medium-sized OSV SPP35 design, which has passed strict tests on key characteristics such as empty vessel weight, speed, vibration and noise and external fire-fighting capabilities.

To date, three SPP35 vessels have been delivered by Sinopacific.