Singapore: Sembcorp Secures First Orders in 2013

Sembcorp Marine’s wholly-owned subsidiary Sembawang Shipyard, a global leader in the highly specialised segment of cruise ship repairs, refurbishment and conversion, ushered in 2013 with a series of 4 cruise ships in January. Another 8 cruise ships have been secured for refits in 2013 with total estimated sales in the region of S$60 million (approx $48.9 mln). Achieves record in cruise ship refit.

Sembawang Shipyard achieved a new milestone in its illustrious cruise ship refit track record when the Shipyard carried out concurrent repairs, upgrading and modification to 4 cruise ships during the first two weeks of January 2013. Currently undergoing major upgrading and revitalization works in the yard are Superstar Libra from Star Cruises and Legend of the Seas from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the Shipyard’s new Favoured Customer Contract (FCC) partner since December 2012.

Mr Ong Poh Kwee, Deputy President of Sembcorp Marine said “2013 is expected to be another busy year for Sembawang Shipyard in the area of cruise ship refits, upgrading and modification. Besides the 4 cruise ships in the shipyard in January, we have been awarded another 8 cruise ships for repairs from various cruise ship owners and operators. These awards reinforce Sembawang Shipyard’s reputation as one of the world’s leading shipyards and Asia’s number 1 shipyard in highly specialised cruise ship repairs, refurbishment and conversion. We would like to thank our partners and customers for selecting Sembawang Shipyard to execute these prestigious and important contracts and for their trust and confidence in our capabilities.”

The Azamara Journey, also from Royal Caribbean Cruises, completed its regular docking and repairs in Sembawang Shipyard and successfully sailed on 13 January 2013 while another cruise ship, Henna, owned by HNA Group of China and managed by Star Cruises, completed its refit on 16 January 2013.

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Sembcorp Marine, January 17, 2013