STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of a Platform Supply Vessel of own design for an undisclosed international customer.
The vessel is scheduled for delivery from STX OSV Aukra in Norway in 2012. The hull will be delivered from STX OSV in Romania. The PSV 09 is designed by STX OSV Design in Ålesund, Norway.
Including this latest contract, STX OSV has 19 contracts in its order book for delivery in 2012.
About STX OSV
STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), together with its subsidiaries, is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels used in the offshore oil and gas exploration and production and oil services industries. Headquartered in Norway and with approximately 9,000 employees, STX OSV operates nine strategically located shipbuilding facilities, including five in Norway, two in Romania,one in Brazil and one in Vietnam.
STX OSV’s long shipbuilding traditions, cutting-edge innovation and technology coupled with its global operations ensure access to the fastest growing oil exploration markets. The company’s expertise and track record in constructing complex and highly customized offshore and specialized vessels have earned it recognition from industry players and enabled it to build strong relationships with its customers.
STX OSV was listed on the Main Board of Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 12 November 2010. STX OSV’s major shareholder STX Europe is part of the international STX Group. STX Group has approximately 54,000 employees, and aims to be a global top player in its core areas; shipping and trade, shipbuilding and machineries, plant and construction, and energy.
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Source:STX , February 16, 2011;