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April 2006

Series of 30-Meter Tugs From Far East Shipyards, Sibu

The Paiton alongside the fitting out dock at Far East Shipyard.

In an efficient near-assembly-line process at Far East Shipyard in Sibu a series of 29-meter tugs are being built and delivered to an Indonesian owner, Pte. Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line Tbk.. The first of these boats, Cigading, was delivered in mid-January. By late March, the second boat, Paiton, was ready for delivery. A third was taking shape on the yard's ways while the steel for the fourth vessel was being cut nearby.

The double chined hull of the third boat in the shipyard at Sibu.

The United Ship Design hulls, with their 9-meter beams 4.267-meter molded depth (29.53x14), feature the double-chined hulls common to many boats built in Sarawak. The shafts are encased in skeg-like pieces that serve both as shaft struts and protection when working in shallow water. A raised fo'c'sle and bilge keels contribute to good sea-keeping abilities. For an extended cruising range, the boats' have 227 m3 of fuel tankage as well as 42 m3 of fresh water. Main engines are a pair of Cummins KTA38 M2 engines each rated for 1200 hp at 1800 RPM and turning into Twin Disc MG5321 gears with 5.95:1 ratios.

The towing hook and deck winch on the tug Paiton.

On deck the Paiton is fitted with a single drum towing winch and a towing hook manufactured locally by Siong Ping Engineering. Both the Cigading and the Paition are named for Indonesian ports.

For further information please contact:

Mr. Achmad
Technical Controller
Pt. Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line Tbk.
Wisma Bsg. 7th Floor,
Jl.Abdul Muis No.40
Jakarta 10160
Phone: (021) 3505350 ext. 7062
Fax: (021) 3505455

Mr. Wong King Siew
Far East Shipyard Co. Sdn. Bhd.
No.2, 2nd floor, lorong 11
Jalan Kpg Datu,
96000 Sibu, Sarawak
Tel: 084-322123
Fax: 084- 332475

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

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