Sembcorp secures contract to modify tanker into FPU

Singapore firm Sembcorp Marine announced on Tuesday that it has secured work from Norway FPSO contractor BW Offshore for the conversion of a 97,172 dwt tanker BW Genie into a Floating Production Unit (FPU).

Major conversion works include repairs and life extension for the vessel to operate for another 20 years, the company said.

The FPU will be installed in the field through a new 12-point mooring system. The Shipyard?s scope of work also includes detailed engineering and fabrication works, the

installation of new power generation plants, boilers, and owner-furnished 8 new topside modules.

The Shipyard will also fabricate and install a new helideck and flare tower as well as refurbish and upgrade the accommodation facilities.

The vessel is expected to be re-delivered to the owners in 4th quarter 2011.

On completion, the FPU will be stationed at the Terang Sirasun Batur gas field in Kangean PSC offshore East Java. (alex)