POSH wins two contracts with Middle East oil and gas majors
Contract with Saudi Arabia major for four newbuilds on five years’ charter with options to extend; charters will commence from Q1 2017
Contract with a Middle East client for five years; charter will commence in Q1 2016
SINGAPORE, 24 February 2016 – Offshore marine services provider, PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd. (“POSH” or the “Group”), today announced that it has secured long-term charters for five vessels to the Middle East with a combined contract value of approximately US$85 million.
The first contract is for the Group to supply four new utility vessels to the specific requirements of a Saudi Arabian national oil and gas major, primarily to support its offshore maintenance work in the Persian Gulf. The four newbuild vessels will be chartered for a firm period of five years, with options to extend. The charters will commence progressively from the first quarter of 2017, with the first three vessels to be delivered over the first half of 2017, and the fourth vessel to be delivered in June the same year.
The second contract won is for one of the Group’s Anchor Handling, Towing and Supply (“AHTS”) vessels for a Qatari client in the Middle East. Under this contract, the vessel will be chartered for a firm period of five years from the first quarter of 2016.
Chief Executive Officer of POSH, Captain Gerald Seow, said, “We are excited to announce new contract wins in the Middle East, which includes additional charters with the Saudi Arabian national oil and gas major. This validates our strategy to diversify into key growth markets and business segments amid ongoing challenges in the industry.
“We remain focused on differentiating POSH by continuing to deliver world-class service to meet the diverse needs of our customers.”
For further information or to speak to a POSH spokesperson, please contact:
Mr Tan Tze Koon, POSH, Risk and Investor Relations, Manager,
+65 8339 6494, tzekoon.tan@paccoffshore.com.sg
Ms Josephine Chew, WATATAWA Consulting, Associate Partner,
+65 9061 0353, josephine.chew@watatawa.asia
Mr Ong Chor Hao, WATATAWA Consulting, Associate,
+65 9627 2674, chorhao.ong@watatawa.asia
About PACC Offshore Services Holdings (“POSH”)
PACC Offshore Services Holdings (“POSH”) is listed on the Singapore Exchange and is the largest Asia-based international operator of offshore support vessels, and among the top five globally, with a diversified fleet providing marine support services to the offshore oil and gas industry.
The Group’s four key business divisions are:
Offshore Supply Vessels (“OSV”) – supports mid- to deep-water operations of rigs and oilfield operators (exploration and construction phases)
Offshore Accommodation (“OA”) – operates a fleet of offshore accommodation vessels providing a range of solutions for offshore construction, modification & maintenance, and decommissioning activities
Transport & Installation (“T&I”) – supports marine contractors in construction and maintenance of oilfield infrastructure and pipelines
Harbour Services & Emergency Response (“HSER”) – operates a fleet of harbour tugs actively engaged in supporting harbour towage operators. A joint venture also provides heavy lift services to shipyards engaged in the construction, repair and conversion of ships, offshore drilling units, other offshore structures, topside production and processing facilities.
SINGAPORE, 8 January 2016 – Asia’s leading offshore marine services provider, PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd. (“POSH” of “the Group”) today announced it has entered into a joint venture (“JV”) and incorporated “POSH Saudi Company” with Saudi Arabia’s Hmood Al-Khalaf Group as part of its plans to expand its presence in the Middle East. POSH Saudi Company is majority owned by POSH.
This expansion into the Middle East is in line with the Group’s strategy to further penetrate the Persian Gulf, which has been identified as a key growth market amid ongoing global volatility in the Oil and Gas sector. POSH already has several vessels, including Platform Supply Vessels and Light Construction Accommodation Vessels, on long-term charters operating with a Saudi Arabian national oil company. Through the new JV, POSH will further increase its investments and operations in Saudi Arabia.
As part of the JV, both partners will leverage their respective strengths: POSH for its operational expertise, diverse fleet and strong track record in the offshore services industry, and Hmood Al-Khalaf Group for its extensive business networks in the Middle East and expertise in agriculture and transportation.
The Hmood Al-Khalaf Group, led by Sheikh Hmood Al Ali AlKhalaf, is one of Saudi Arabia’s largest agribusiness and marine transportation players, with extensive business interests and investments across the country, the Middle East and in Australasia. The Hmood Al-Khalaf Group is also a leading owner, operator and charterer of livestock carriers to serve its expansive geographical footprint. Its marine transportation network includes one of the world’s largest livestock carriers with approximately 22,000 sqm of livestock capacity, which was a 2300 TEU container ship that was converted for livestock use by PaxOcean Group, a POSH sister company.
POSH Chief Executive Officer Gerald Seow said: “This exciting milestone underscores our long-term commitment to operating in the Middle East. The region offers substantial growth opportunities despite the challenges faced by the O&G industry globally.”
“Since we signalled our intention to penetrate the region in April, we have deployed two more vessels to the Persian Gulf. With the experience and extensive network of Sheikh Hmood Al Ali AlKhalaf and the Al-Khalaf Group, we are confident of further accelerating our growth in the region and cementing our presence in Saudi Arabia.” Hmood Al-Khalaf Group Founder Sheikh Hmood Al Ali AlKhalaf said: “We are pleased to partner with POSH to provide enhanced offshore marine services in the region. With our joint strengths and expertise, we will be able to generate synergies to undertake more complex projects to the benefit of all parties.”
