The British shipping company Union Maritime has ordered two platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Fujian Shipbuilding in China. This contract was signed to expand the company's marine support fleet during a ceremony marking the 160th anniversary of Fujian Shipbuilding. The financial details of the contract have not been disclosed.
Details of the New Vessels
The new vessels, identified as MW656-1 and MW656-2, each have a deadweight capacity of 4,334 tons. These vessels are expected to be added to Union Maritime's fleet in 2028 and 2029. They will be built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding.
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History of Cooperation with Fujian Shipbuilding
Union Maritime's fleet consists of 185 vessels, including 85 tankers, 15 dry cargo ships, and 6 marine vessels. The company also has 79 other new ships under construction. This new cooperation adds to the previous collaborations between Union Maritime and Fujian Shipbuilding, which included previous orders for tankers.
The latest fleet list from the company indicates that four tankers with a capacity of 113,600 tons dwt are also on order at Fujian, with delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
Impact on the Shipbuilding Industry
Union Maritime's new order is actually part of a larger package of orders announced during the anniversary ceremony of Fujian Shipbuilding. This yard has also signed contracts to build sixteen multipurpose vessels with a capacity of 87,000 tons dwt for COSCO Shipping Bulk. These developments reflect the strengthening of business relations between shipbuilders and shipping companies globally.
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