SINGAPOREAN shipbuilder Strategic Marine has announced the signing and delivery of its first Surface Effect Ship (SES) to All Energies Services, an operator of offshore supply vessels.
The shipbuilder said the high-performance SES, designed specifically for offshore crew transfer operations, reaches speeds of over 50 knots and offers seamless offshore transfers in challenging sea conditions of up to 2.5 meters.
Strategic Marine hailed the delivery as a groundbreaking moment in the company’s advancement within the offshore oil and gas sector, and that the contract marks a major step in its ongoing collaboration with AIRCAT Vessels, ESNA (Espeland and Skomedal Naval Architects) and AES, bringing the 35-meter SES vessel to life.
The company further revealed the vessel’s cutting-edge design and technology ensures reduced emissions and improved sustainability to align with the evolving needs of the maritime industry.
Mr. Chan Eng Yew, CEO of Strategic Marine, shared his thoughts on the occasion, “We are delighted to deliver our first SES to AES, a testament to Strategic Marine’s commitment to providing innovative, high-speed solutions for the offshore market”.
“This vessel represents a significant leap forward in comfort, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, and we look forward to further expanding our capabilities of building SES vessels in the years to come,” Mr Yew said.
“Our ongoing partnership with AIRCAT and ESNA has been instrumental in making this vision a reality, and we anticipate continued success as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in crew transfer operations.”
Strategic Marine believes this SES vessel is a “game-changer” for the offshore oil and gas industry, offering AES a pioneering solution to enhance crew comfort and safety, reduce transit time, and lower environmental impacts.
Further features of the vessel include reinforced hull and SES active motion dampening technology, ensuring safe and efficient transfers even in challenging sea states, as well as low noise and vibration with reduced motions while underway due to the vessel’s active air cushion.
Strategic Marine said the collaboration with AES, AIRCAT, and ESNA has set a new standard for offshore crew transfer vessels, and the company anticipates more successful projects ahead.
The Strategic Marine brand originated as Geraldton Boat Builders based in Geraldton, Western Australia, building High Performance Aluminium Fishing Vessels, when in 2001 when its activities were divided into two separate shipbuilding businesses, Western Boatbuilders and Strategic Marine.
Strategic Marine incorporated to enter into a Singapore Joint Venture and produced 70+ vessels for the Singapore Police Coast Guard and the Marine Police Force in Malaysia.
