LNG support vessel contract
Shell Australia has awarded a major contract for the design, construction and operation of three Infield Support Vessels (ISVs) to KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Lt.
The ISVs will support Shell’s Prelude FLNG Project, located 475km north east of Broome, in Western Australia.
David Parmeter, Director, KT Maritime, said: “To be part of Shell’s first deployment of Floating LNG technology is an important milestone for our business. This joint partnership combines the technical innovation and expertise of KOTUG, with Teekay’s experience as a marine operator in Australia.”
The three 42m, 100 tonne bollard-pull vessels to assist in product offloading during the operations phase of the project and will operate out of the Port of Broome.
They have been specifically designed to meet the Prelude FLNG facility’s unique marine services requirements which include tanker berthing and offshore operations support, including emergency response, for a period of at least 25 years.
During the operations and maintenance phase Shell expects to spend at least AUS$200m per year on local content – a high level of investment into the Australian economy.
KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd is a joint venture partnership with KOTUG International and Teekay Shipping Australia Pty Ltd.
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