Philippines: Herma Shipyard Delivers Retrofitted Vessel MT Makisig

Herma Shipping and Transport Corporation successfully delivered the M/T Makisig as a double hull vessel. Originally built as a single hull vessel, the M/T Makisig was retrofitted by the Herma Shipyard Inc. in Mariveles, Bataan.

It is the second vessel to be retrofitted by Herma Shipyard and four more vessels are scheduled for conversion to double hull this year. The M/T Makisig is a 34,000 barrel tanker that is being chartered by Chevron Philippines Inc. to serve its hauling requirements for white products along Coastal routes.

Herma Shipyard provides Design and Construction services using the Hull Block Construction, and Integrated Hull Outfitting and Painting (IHOP) methods. Its leadership in the Philippine ship-building industry is affirmed by its successful construction of MT Matikas in 2008 and MT Masinop in 2009. These pioneering vessels are the first double-hulled petroleum marine transports wholly designed and built by Filipinos that meet IAC standards, and safety, security and environmental standards.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, February 14, 2012; Image: hermashipping