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Fujian Shipbuilding’s investment arm books windfarm service vessel at Mawei yard

The investment arm of Fujian Shipbuilding Industry and compatriot Mawei Shipbuilding have signed a contract for the construction of a service operations vessel (SOV) for offshore windfarm work, reports said.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

September 11, 2017

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The SOV will be deployed to provide service and maintenance jobs in China’s offshore windfarms, and is capable of operating in harsh weather environment, the local media reported.

The newbuilding delivery date and financial details of the contract were not reveal. China Development Bank’s Fujian branch will be the main financier for the deal, and the vessel will be classed by China Classification Society (CCS).

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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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