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Contract For Eight LPG Carriers For Transpetro Made Effective
Singapore, 19 November, 2011
STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), one
of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels,
is pleased to announce that the contract for eight LPG carriers for Petrobras
Transportes S.A. (Transpetro) has been made effective.
The contract for the construction of LPG carriers was originally signed in July 2010,
but not yet included in the orderbook. The total value of the contract is
approximately USD 536 million, boosting STX OSV’s orderbook by approximately
NOK 3 billion.
The contract provides for the construction of two different types of LPG Carriers,
designed by Hamworthy: Fully pressurized with cargo capacity of 7,000 m3
(4 units) and 4,000 m3 (2 units) and semi-refrigerated with cargo capacity of
12,000 m3 (2 units).
The vessels are scheduled to be delivered between 2014 and 2016 from
STX OSV’s new shipyard currently under development at Suape in the state of
Pernambuco, Brazil.
About STX OSV
STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), together with its subsidiaries, is one of the major global designers
and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels used in the offshore oil and gas exploration and
production and oil services industries. Headquartered in Norway and with approximately 9,000 employees,
STX OSV operates nine strategically located shipbuilding facilities, including five in Norway, two in Romania,
one in Brazil and one in Vietnam.
STX OSV’s long shipbuilding traditions, cutting-edge innovation and technology coupled with its global
operations ensure access to the fastest growing oil exploration markets. The company’s expertise and track
record in constructing complex and highly customized offshore and specialized vessels have earned it
recognition from industry players and enabled it to build strong relationships with its customers.
STX OSV was listed on the Main Board of Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 12 November 2010. STX OSV’s
major shareholder STX Europe is part of the international STX Group. STX Group has approximately 54,000
employees, and aims to be a global top player in its core areas; shipping and trade, shipbuilding and
machineries, plant and construction, and energy.
STX OSV Holdings Limited, press release
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