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MISC Berhad Hosts Commencement Ceremony for FSO Benchamas 2 Project

By Svetlana Modeva,  Jan 19, 2017 /  Vessels

MISC Berhad (MISC) Wednesday celebrated the commencement of FSO Benchamas 2 conversion, in a ceremony at MMHE West Yard, Pasir Gudang. In attendance were the vessel charterer, conversion contractors and the vessel operator which included the guest-of-honour, the President of Chevron Offshore (Thailand) Limited (COTL), Mr. Pairoj Kaweeyanun as well as representatives from COTL, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad (MHB) and AET Tankers (AET).

The arrival of Bunga Kelana 5 as the donor vessel for this project is a key milestone in the FSO Benchamas 2 journey. The vessel which has been operated by AET, is an Aframax tanker that was built in March 1999. She has DWT of 105,400 tons and can store approximately around 750,000 barrels of crude oil. Commemorative Photo with the Project Management Team from MISC Offshore Business, MHB and AET.

Bunga Kelana 5 was identified as the most suitable vessel to be converted into an FSO due to her features that allow for technical upgrades and integrations to fit the weather conditions of the Benchamas field in the Gulf of Thailand.

Once the conversion works are completed, the FSO will be a notable achievement for MISC as it marks MISC’s entry into Thailand’s offshore oil and gas market. The experience and expertise gained from this project will play a significant role in supporting and expanding MISC’s global offshore portfolio to enhance its reputation as a key player in the offshore segment.

With the oil and gas exploration and production industry moving towards the development of FPSOs and FSOs, MISC is confident that this achievement will further propel the Company’s pursuit of international business opportunities in the coming years. The contract was secured through an international competitive bidding process and marks MISC’s maiden foray into Thailand’s offshore oil and gas market.

It is valued at approximately USD230 million for a duration of 10 years with COTL having the right to extend up to 5 extensions of one year each. The project is undertaken by MISC’s fully owned subsidiary, MISC Offshore Floating Terminals (L) Limited (‘MOFT’).

The momentous occasion at Pasir Gudang was also attended by the Managing Director & CEO of MHB, Cik Wan Mashitah Wan Abdullah Sani and representatives from MISC and the maritime fraternity from across the region. Among the guests who attended the ceremony were Mr. Pairoj Kaweeyanun, President of Chevron Offshore Thailand, Ltd., Tuan Syed Hashim Syed Abdullah, Vice President Offshore Business of MISC Berhad, Managing Director & CEO of MHB, Cik Wan Mashitah Wan Abdullah Sani and President & CEO of AET, Captain Rajalingam Subramaniam.

The ceremony proceeded with the launch of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Campaign for this project which demonstrates MISC’s commitment to maintain high standards of safety at the workplace as well as in nurturing our commitment to care for the environment and operate responsibly.

As first time visitors to the MMHE Yard, Mr. Pairoj Kaweeyanun and the delegation from COTL along with all guests were also given a guided tour of the heavy engineering facility to experience its comprehensive facilities for offshore construction and conversion as well as marine repair services. It was an auspicious opportunity for MISC and MHB to highlight their competencies in handling complex heavy engineering works for the Company’s offshore and marine conversion projects.

With the Project Management Team onsite ready for the commencement of the conversion works, the FSO Benchamas 2 Project is on schedule and is expected to be completed for its Sail Away in the first quarter of 2018. Upon successful conversion and delivery, it will be deployed for a full field development project for COTL at the Benchamas field in the Gulf of Thailand.

Source: MISC Berhard Tags:  MISC Berhad,   MISC,   FSO Benchamas 2,   COTL,   AET Tankers,   Bunga Kelana 5,   Aframax tanker,   FSO
