Tug/Supply Vessel from Tuong Aik

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April 2006

Swissco International Ltd. of Singapore ( www.swissco.net ) is a well-established maritime organization with branches providing ship repair services to smaller vessels as well as out-port-limit services catering to shipping needs in the Port of Singapore. In addition, they offer offshore support services to oil exploration firms.

In the Offshore Division the firm recently took delivery of a capable new tug/supply vessel, the 2400-hp Swissco Swift from Tuong Aik Shipyard Sdn. Bhd. in Sibu Sarawak. The 32x9-meter vessel was built to a design by United Ship Design of Sibu. With a large open aft deck, a 2.5-meter stern roller, a 25-ton towing winch and firefighting monitors this versatile craft can provide a range of services to charterers. The main engines, a pair of Cummins KTA38 M2s, each turns 1200 hp at 1800 RPM into Rintjes WAF562 gears with 5.947:1 ratios. With kort nozzles this power provides a 28-tonne bollard pull and an 11-knot free running speed. Hefty electrical power for the vessel is provided by a pair of Cummins 6CTA8.3 (D)M-powered 156 kw generator sets. The vessel is also fitted with an electrically driven HRP bow thruster for added maneuverability.

Accommodation is provided for up to 18 crew in one- and two-bunk cabins. The Bureau Veriatas classed vessel has tankage for 200 m3 of fuel and 45 m3 of fresh water.

For further information please contact:

Tuong Aik Shipyard Sdn. Bhd.
Lot 22 & 111-112, Jalan SG.
Ma'aw, Sungai Bidut,
P.O. Box 920, 96008 Sibu,
Sarawak, Malaysia
Phone: 6084 310211
Fax: 6084 319139
E-mail: tassb@tm.net.my

Swissco International Limited
9 Pandan Road,
Singapore 609257
Phone: (65) 6265 2855
Fax: (65) 6264 1661 / 6266 0719
Email. swissco@singnet.com.sg
Web: www.swissco.net/

Wong Siong Chuong
Sales Manager
Scott and English (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
100 Lanang Road,
P.O. Box 1549
96008 Sibu, Sarawak
Phone: 084 311 807 / 084 337 050
Fax: 084 336 001
E-mail: wong_sc@sne.com.my
Web: www.sne.com.my

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