Press release
EMAS Marine takes delivery of record-breaking AHTS vessel from Drydocks World
- One of the most advanced multi-functional support vessels in the global oil and gas industry
- Vessel has broken the world bollard pull record by an AHTS at 402.4 Tonnes Force, surpassing the previous record of 397 Tonnes Force
EMAS Marine has taken delivery of Lewek Fulmar, the world’s first UT788 CD Multi-functional Ultra Deep Water Anchor Handling Tug, Supply and Service vessel (AHTS). The vessel was built at Drydocks World’s Singapore facility and has broken the world bollard pull record by an AHTS at 402.4 Tonnes Force, surpassing the previous record of 397 Tonnes Force.
Mr Lionel Lee, Group Managing Director of EMAS said: “We are delighted to have achieved this world record for an AHTS. Lewek Fulmar is one of our four new state-of-the-art vessels which will significantly add to the Group’s expansion into ultra-deepwater territory. We are continually expanding the capabilities of our vessels so as to provide a diverse offering across the offshore oil and gas industry.”
“We have now built four such vessels at our facility in Nanindah and a sixth vessel is under construction in Singapore. As a result of our proven experience and diverse capabilities in building work boats and support vessels, we have built up a strong international clientele accumulated over past decades of operations. Our new building programme has achieved a great impetus recently and we are pushing towards operational excellence through lean management and improving efficiency at all levels. We are emphasising on providing value added services to our customers,” said Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World.
Below are the key facts on Lewek Fulmar:
HIGHLIGHTS
Key features of Lewek Fulmar include:
- Vessel Capabilities
- Field inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR)
- Vessel has broken the world bollard pull record by an AHTS at 402.4 Tonnes Force under trial conditions
- First UT788 CD vessel to be delivered
- Diesel electric engine, which is more cost efficient due to low fuel consumption In Diesel electric mode, it will give a Bollard pull of 158.2 Tonnes Force
Vessel can undertake:
- Supply duties between land-based and drilling sites
- Towing assistance during tanker loading
- Towing of threatening objects
- Ultra deep anchor handling
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 93.4m
- Moulded breath: Approx 22 meters
- Total BHP: 23,467 BHP
- Total BHP including Power Take In (PTI): 31,513 BPH
- Deck Area: 815m2
- Speed: 18 knots approx at a ballast draft of 5.8 meters
- Dynamic Position: DP(AA)
- Accommodation: 100 berths
- Rig Chain Locker: 4 tanks, 780m3
- Multiple deepwater A/R winches
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION For EMAS:
Alex Tan
Manager, Corporate Communications
Tel: (65) 6512 8824
Mobile: (65) 9841 0392
Email: alex.tan@emas.com
Matthew Law
Pelham Bell Pottinger Asia
Tel: (65) 6333 3449
Mobile: (65) 8498 4260
Email: mlaw@pbp.asia
For Drydocks World:
Ms. Sumaya Tahlak
Corporate Communications Manager
Tel: 009714-3450626
Email: ccom@drydocks.gov.ae
ABOUT THE COMPANIES
EMAS, a recognised leading global offshore contractor providing construction, marine, production and well intervention services, is the operating brand of Ezra Holdings Limited (以斯拉控股). EMAS specialises in delivering best-value solutions and has become a powerful alternative in the oil and gas (O&G) industry by combining a customised approach along with a widely diverse offering of assets and services to meet clients’ needs. EMAS operates globally with offices in 16 locations across five continents spanning Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe.
The completion of the acquisition of Aker Marine Contractors AS in 2011 adds one of the world's leading SURF and floater installation providers with a history of renowned accomplishments to the Group. Ezra, through EMAS, has four main business segments which together have the capability to execute a full spectrum of seabed-to-surface engineering, construction, marine and production services throughout the world.
EMAS Marine manages and operates a young and diverse fleet comprising anchor handling, towing & supply vessels, anchor handling tugs, platform supply vessels and fast crew utility boats. These vessels support the offshore O & G industry in a wide range of offshore operations throughout the oilfield life cycle.
Drydocks World
Drydocks World, is one of the most prominent names in the maritime industry. Over the past 27 years, Drydocks World has established itself as a leading, and fast growing international player in ship repair, shipbuilding, rig building, FPSO conversion, offshore fabrication and fleet operations with facilities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
Drydocks World's flagship facility in Dubai is the largest, cutting edge ship repair, conversion and new building facility between Europe and the Far East.
In Southeast Asia, Drydocks World unites leading expertise at the world’s crossroads of busiest shipping lanes, and close proximity to major offshore oil and gas field developments in Singapore and Batam Island, Indonesia. Diverse marine activities are focused in 4 shipyards, namely: Singapore, Graha, Nanindah and Pertama. Collectively these encompass 29 building berths, 8 floating docks, and a specialised rig building yard.
For more information, please refer to www.drydocks.gov.ae