Nam Cheong Limited, Malaysia’s largest Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) builder, on Saturday, December 8, launched the first diesel electric multi-purpose platform support vessel (MPSV) ever built in Malaysia, the NC800, commissioned by Bumi Armada in a ceremony at the Group’s dockyard in Kuala Baram, Miri.
The NC800 MPSV, designed by Finnish ship designer Wärtsilä, is the largest vessel built by Nam Cheong in Malaysia and is the first vessel to run on diesel electric propulsion. Commissioned by Bumi Armada for its clients Sarawak Shell Berhad and Sabah Shell Petroleum Company, the vessel is equipped with a Remote Operated Vehicle mezzanine deck, crane, and a large 800 square metre deck area.
[mappress] December 10, 2012