MacGregor deck machinery for Aramaco AHTS
PaxOcean Engineering awarded the contract to MacGregor which includes the supply six sets of deck machinery, each including a 150-tonne anchor handling and towing winch, shark jaws, towing pins, auxiliary winches and ancillary equipment.
“MacGregor won the contract because of our proven track record in this market segment where our equipment is well-received both by the owners and operators,” said Esko Karvonen, head of smart ocean technology division, MacGregor.
He added: “Additionally, we have close working relationships with this shipowner and the ship designer.”
“Excellent cooperation between the shipowner, the ship designer and MacGregor’s relevant expert divisions ensured the project’s successful start,” added Mr Karvonen.
The equipment will be delivered in stages to the shipyard in Zhuhai, China, one of six shipyards operated by the Singapore-based PaxOcean group.
Work is expected to commence at the end of 2016 and the vessels are scheduled for delivery starting during third quarter 2017.
Designed by Conan Wu Enterprises, the vessels will be owned by Singapore-based PACC Offshore Services Holding Limited (POSH).
