SINGAPORE, 18 June 2020 - Offshore marine services provider, PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd's ("POSH" or the "Group") accommodation vessel has been designated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore ("MPA") to support crew changes for cargo ships calling in Singapore.
The Group has uniquely configured its accommodation vessel, POSH Bawean, for deployment at the Eastern Working Anchorage. The vessel will be used to house transit seafarers prior to their flights out of Singapore or sign-on for the next assignment for up to 48 hours. POSH Bawean has 52 rooms over four floors, with capacity to provide up to 178 guest beds.
This accommodation vessel enables seafarers to be repatriated safely given that many have spent extended periods out at sea due to COVID-19. Through the establishment of a "safe corridor", cargo ships calling in Singapore are now able to carry out crew changes whilst minimising public health risk.
Mr Lee Keng Lin, Chief Executive Officer, POSH, said, "The need for safe crew changes has become increasingly urgent against the global COVID-19 backdrop. As a Singapore-headquartered offshore marine solutions provider, we are deeply honoured to support MPA in enabling this industry-leading initiative.
With our proven track record in offshore accommodation, offshore hospitality management and access to Kuok (Singapore) Limited's broader maritime capabilities, we stand ready to serve the broader needs of our stakeholders and clients."
All transit seafarers onboard will follow health and safety measures set out by MPA, including minimising interaction and having temperature screenings twice a day with deep cleaning and disinfection of rooms upon occupants' checkout.
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Ms Sandra Benny, POSH, Corporate Affairs and Business Development, +65 9815 5695, [email protected]
Ms Hoong Huifang, WATATAWA Consulting, +65 9128 0762, [email protected]
About PACC Offshore Services Holdings ("POSH")
PACC Offshore Services Holdings ("POSH") is a leading solutions provider for offshore energy operations. Our key business segments include oil and gas, offshore renewables and subsea operations.
With a diversified fleet of approximately 100 vessels, our services include towage and installation support, offshore accommodation, construction support, harbour towage, as well as turnkey project management.
Through our POSH Kerry Renewables joint venture, we provide one-stop solutions for the offshore renewables sector, offering a suite of comprehensive services across the entire life cycle of offshore wind projects. POSH also provides an integrated suite of subsea services through POSH Subsea.
APPENDIX: POSH Bawean features and services
Accommodation:
• POSH Bawean has 4 floors of accommodation as well as a galley, hospital and mess on the main deck
• There is a total of 52 cabins available, providing up to 178 guest beds
Guestroom features:
• Air conditioning
• Ensuite bathroom
• Work desk
• Toiletries
• Bottled water
• Sanitiser and face masks
Laundry and cleaning:
• Daily general cleaning and disinfection of common areas
• Deep cleaning and disinfection of rooms after checkout
Our POSH Gusto and POSH Gaia harbour tugs have set sail for Myanmar!
Given the travel restrictions amid COVID-19, it was no easy feat to get the crew for this charter, which will see the two 4,000 BHP vessels provide berthing & unberthing, towing and standby firefighting support for CNTIC and V-Power group in Myanmar waters.
We couldn’t have done this without the strong support from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and our crew, as we managed to observe all required safety measures for crew changes in an efficient manner.
A safe voyage and a successful completion to all!
#HarbourTugs#HarbourServices#OffshoreMarine#MPA
POSH is proud to be supporting Singapore’s efforts in containing the spread of COVID-19, working with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and partners to provide temporary housing for about 500 foreign workers.
On Sunday, our 3,200 BHP twin screw tug Maritime Ratu, as well as our 4,000 BHP harbour tugs POSH Guardian and POSH Harvest completed the tow of two Bibby Offshore accommodation barges, Bibby Progress and Bibby Renaissance, from Johor Bahru, Malaysia to the Tanjong Pagar Terminal in Singapore for this purpose.
Bibby Offshore is a longstanding partner to POSH and we are pleased to receive this important commission. Let us all continue to play our part – however big or small – in the fight against COVID-19.
#Offshore #FloatingHotel #OffshoreAccommodation #SGUnited #SingaporeTogether
(Bibby XX being towed by POSH harbour tugs pictured below)
Four of our Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) Harbour Tugs, POSH Gusto, Gaia, Guardian and Harvest safely and successfully towed COSL Drilling Pan Pacific Ltd’s jack-up rig COSL BOSS from its berthing ground to Keppel FELS Ltd’s shipyard. The tow was undertaken by our Harbour Services division.
#DYK that besides being a major operator of offshore support vessels, POSH is a Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore licensed harbour tug operator with the widest tug-base coverage in Singapore?
With a focus on safety excellence, the division has had zero service failures even as we operate 24/7 over our decade in operation.
As an essential services provider, we are proud to be supporting our clients during these challenging times and continue to deliver the highest standards of service. A big thank you to our crew and frontline employees for your hard work!
#PACCOffshore #HarbourServices #OffshoreMarine #OneTeam
POSH Pelican, our 3,200 dwt Platform Supply Vessel, has set sail on her long-term charter to support a Middle East oil and gas major for its operations in [the Persian Gulf]. She will be supporting [insert brief on scope of work for POSH Pelican]. We are excited to have secured this five-year contract with a further two-year option, as we continue to build on our success in Saudi Arabia and capture growth opportunities that the country and Middle East offer amid the current volatility.
#offshoremarine #SaudiArabia #PS
Offshore marine services provider PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd. (“POSH”) today announced that its POSH Arcadia semi-submersible accommodation vessel (“SSAV”) has won a contract from Sabah Shell Petroleum Co Ltd. (“Shell Sabah”) to support its work at the Shell Gumusut Kakap field, offshore Malaysia.
Under the charter, POSH Arcadia will not only provide accommodation support but also support light construction activity at the field, which is a first for the vessel. The job started today and carries an extension option that can be triggered nearer to completion.
This contract, also the first with Shell Sabah, marked the latest in a line of projects POSH has secured with Shell. Previously, POSH Arcadia had provided accommodation support for the Shell Prelude – the world’s largest offshore floating facility.
As high capacity and high specification 750-pax DP3 vessels, POSH Arcadia and its sister POSH Xanadu are among the world’s largest SSAVs. They were designed and built to offer best-in-class safety and comfort for offshore crew operating in deep water and harsh environments, with additional capabilities to support complementary service requirements by the client.
Lee Keng Lin, Chief Executive Officer, POSH said, “We are delighted to have secured this contract from the Shell Group, which marks many firsts for us. This is our maiden light construction activity contract, our first charter with Shell Sabah, the first time POSH Arcadia is working in Malaysia and the first time the vessel is doubling up to provide both accommodation and light construction support. This vindicates our strategy to provide best-in-class service and adapting our offerings to respond to our clients’ bespoke needs.”
For further information or to speak to a spokesperson, please contact:
For PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd.:
Ms Kelly Shia, Corporate Affairs and Business Development, +65 6839 7860, [email protected]
Ms Hoong Huifang, WATATAWA Consulting, +65 9128 0762, [email protected]
About PACC Offshore Services Holdings (“POSH”)
Headquartered in Singapore and listed on the Singapore Exchange, POSH is a leading offshore marine services provider with more than 60 years of operating experience in offshore and marine oilfield services. With a young and diverse fleet of over 100 offshore vessels, POSH is known as a best-in-class service provider serving multiple segments of the offshore energy value chain and readily transferable expertise for the offshore wind sector.
