Shell Australia has awarded a major contract for the design, construction and operation of three Infield Support Vessels (ISVs), which will create approximately 80 local jobs and support its Prelude FLNG Project, located 475km north-north east of Broome, in Western Australia.
KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd (Joint Venture partnership of KOTUG and Teekay) will supply three 42 metre-long, 100-tonne bollard-pull Rotortugs to assist in product offloading during the operations phase of the project. The ISVs will operate out of the Port of Broome on a rotation.
“ This is a very significant contract when it comes to the ongoing operation of Prelude FLNG, and our key priorities in awarding the contract were finding a partner who could deliver the vessels and services safely, and secure good local employment and training outcomes ,” said Shell Australia Country Chair, Andrew Smith.
“ This contract is an example of the long term benefits of Prelude FLNG. During the operations and maintenance phase we expect to spend at least $200 million per year on local content, this is a very positive level of investment into the Australian economy .”
David Parmeter, Director, KT Maritime said “ To be part of Shell’s first deployment of Floating LNG technology is an important milestone for our business, and we look forward to supporting the Prelude FLNG development throughout its operations. ”
“ This joint partnership combines the technical innovation and expertise of KOTUG, with Teekay’s experience as a marine operator in Australia .”
Fellow KT Maritime Director Mr Ard-Jan Kooren said “ We are proud to be working with Shell Australia in pioneering FLNG technology, and look forward to changing the game together over the decades ahead. ”
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Kotug, February 12, 2014