Havyard AHTS begins build in China

The ship (Yuexin hull No. 3138) was contracted from Havyard in February 2010, and the build contract with Yuexin concluded later that year. This is the first Havyard design ship for a Chinese owner. The ship is scheduled for delivery in April 2012.

Havyard Group says that it had already established a close cooperation with Yuexin Shipbuilding which delivered two Havyard 842 AHTS vessels in 2010. Ths has been further strengthened during the design and engineering phase of the Havyard 843 for Sinopec. In addition to delivering design and engineering, Havyard Group is conducting a ship technology programme with Yuexin to ensure project quality.

The keel laying ceremony was attended by representatives from the shipyard, the owner, Marine Safety Administration of China, Havyard China and the classification societies DnV and CCS.