SINOPACIFIC Shipbuilding Group has held a launching ceremony at its Zhejiang Shipyard in China for two newly-built PSVs SPP17A during May 6 and 7, 2015.
These PSV vessels are the first two of a series of three vessels contracted by Naviera Petrolera Integral S.A. de C.V. (Naviera Petrolera Integral).
Juan Pablo Vega Arriaga , President of the company and his team were present at the launching ceremony. The President commented on the progress of this new-building project: “Thanks to the great efforts by everyone involved in this project, we are indeed confident with the technological advantages and construction quality of the vessels. We are looking forward to the days when these new vessels will be in service with PEMEX. We believe that this project will not only create jobs but also build a bridge of friendship for the economic communications between Mexico and China.”
Sinopacific says that the three SPP17As ordered will be used by PEMEX, Mexico’s largest petroleum company, for the development of its oil and gas projects.
This contract marks the first Mexican order for SINOPACIFIC’s own “SP” brand offshore support vessel (OSV). Designed by Shanghai Design Associates (SDA), a branch of SINOPACIFIC specializing in OSV design, SPP17A has a deadweight of more than 1,700mt and uses an all-electric propulsion system.
Simon Liang , Chairman & CEO of SINOPACIFIC, said: “We are happy to be equipped with the sense and ability to offer tailor-made technical solutions, which enable us to carry out such deep strategic cooperation and build a winning partnership with users, relevant parties and the industry in general through such an innovative cooperation mode.”