FKAB China Bags Conversion Order

FKAB China has secured a design order from ZPMC’s Shipping arm.

Under the order, the company will convert a 15 years old aframax tanker into a semi-submersible heavy lift vessel.

After conversion the heavy lift vessel shall be able to transport container cranes, offshore rigs and other heavy cargoes etc. Cargo can be loaded/unloaded by roll-on/roll-off or floating on/floating off. Total cargo deck area of about 170m x 42m, can be submerged 9m below waterline.

The conversion will be carried out in a repairing shipyard in Shanghai area.

FKAB China will be responsible for conversion design including concept design and basic/Class drawings.

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Press Release, January 31, 2014