Thai debut buoyed by offshore crew transfer success
March 18, 2024By Seawork Press FP
Strategic Marine (Pte) Ltd
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Buoyed by success in the offshore crew transfer sector, Strategic Marine has now made a foray into the fast-growing Thai crew boat market.
The aluminium boat builder recently delivered the first of two Gen 4 FCBs (Fast Crew Boats) to expanding Thai offshore services provider Truth Maritime Services (TMS).
The latest generation of FCBs have proved to be a popular choice with crew boat operators, with increasing demand and orders from leading operators for new, more efficient and capable vessels.
"We are delighted to see the first of our Gen 4 Fast Crew Boats entering the growing Thai market, highlighting our industry leading technology, innovative designs and strong reputation for quality in the competitive Southeast Asian market," said Strategic Marine's CEO, Mr Chan Eng Yew
Strategic Marine launched the 42m Gen 4 FCB design in collaboration with Southerly Designs recently and the vessel comes with a highly efficient new hull form and Z-bow which improves seakeeping and requires less power for the same speed and deadweight tonnage, reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions whilst providing class leading cargo and passenger carrying capability. Greenhouse gas emissions will also be significantly reduced through using the Energy Saving System onboard, Strategic Marine's new energy saving solution designed in collaboration with the client.
The pair of newbuild contracts were signed in 2023 and the delivery of the two advanced design 42m vessels will boost TMS’s fleet servicing the Southeast Asia offshore petroleum exploration and production market, which TMS sees as a growing opportunity.
TMS currently owns a fleet of 13 crew boats that are used for ferrying offshore personnel and cargo to support offshore petroleum and on-going maintenance of platforms in the region. TMS also operates accommodation work barges located near the rigs for ease of offshore personnel movement, minimizing transfer times out at sea.
