New Sembcorp fabrication workshop

The 120,000-square-metre facility, said to be the largest facility of its kind in Southeast Asia, will integrate with the firm’s other capabilities at its flagship Tuas Boulevard Yard.

Wong Weng Sun, Sembcorp Marine President & CEO said: “This new facility will allow us to more effectively offer customers a one-stop shop for offshore and marine engineering solutions. It is also a key feature of our ongoing development to turn the Tuas Boulevard Yard into a high-tech production hub that underpins Sembcorp Marine’s ability to compete on value and scale.”

The new facility comprises five bays for pre-treatment, cutting and assembly and is ergonomically designed to facilitate a seamless work flow. It operates with a suite of computerised systems, mechanised steel-cutting and welding equipment, high-capacity cranes, and a streamlined process that not only optimises production efficiency, but also reduces man-hours and production time to half of previous process requirements for every tonne of steel fabricated.

Standout features of the new facility include a fully-automated panel production line that delivers high quality welding precision and efficiency, as well as capabilities for producing steel components of customised shapes and sizes.

In July this year, Sembcorp Marine transitioned from a multi-business-unit organisation structure into a single brand and company under its long-term ‘Transformation for Growth’ strategy.

The company now focuses on four key capabilities across its global operations, namely rigs and floaters, repairs and upgrades, offshore platforms and specialised shipbuilding.