PaxOcean signs newbuilding contract with Penta-Ocean
The SEP is due to be delivered in 2022 (Source: PaxOcean)
Singapore offshore fabricator PaxOcean has signed a contract with Japanese customer Penta-Ocean Construction to build a self-elevating platform (SEP) for use in the offshore wind sector in Japan.
The SEP designed by GustoMSC is equipped with four tubular legs and four azimuth thrusters. It is fitted with a 1,600-tonne leg encircling crane, a large clear deck area of approximately 3,800m2, with accommodation designed for 80 persons.
Chief Executive Officer of PaxOcean Holdings, Mr. Tan Thai Yong highlighted that, “This SEP will be built at our yard in Batam, leveraging on our strong track record of having delivered 12 high-quality Jack-ups and SEPs to several satisfied international customers in the past. With Penta-Ocean’s strong operational capabilities marrying PaxOcean’s expertise in the construction of Jack-ups and SEPs, I am confident that with our combined strengths, we will complete this project successfully.”
PaxOcean will build the platform at its yard in yard in Batam in Indonesia. It is scheduled to be delivered in the third quarter of 2022.
