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Vroon confirms order for PSV pair at Cosco yardVroon confirms order for PSV pair at Cosco yard

Netherlands-based Vroon Offshore Services has exercised an option for a pair of platform supply vessels (PSVs) to be designed by Ulstein and built by Cosco (Guangdong) Shipyard.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

October 30, 2013

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The PX121 designed PSVs are scheduled to be delivered from the Chinese yard in 2015, according to Jan-Piet Baars, managing director of Vroon Offshore Services.

Earlier in 2013, Vroon committed to two of the same PX121 design and equipment deals, with an option for a further two. The shipowner exercised the option on Tuesday.

“The PX121 is becoming increasingly attractive to oil companies as it offers a competitive combination of fuel-efficiency and cargo capacities/deadweight,” explained Sigurd Viseth, managing director of Ulstein Design & Solutions. “We expect to see more newbuilds of the same design type in the years to come.”

The PSVs are intended for operation in European waters.

About the Author

Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

 

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