SWIRE PROJECTS DEMONSTRATES FLOATING CARGO DELIVERY CAPABILITY
12 July 2024, Singapore – Swire Projects, the projects and heavy lift shipping services division of Swire Shipping, has successfully completed a shipment of the YC Bora, a 53-meter fast support and intervention vessel, highlighting its expertise in floating cargo transportation. The shipment was conducted in partnership with Peters & May, a global yacht transportation and logistics solutions provider.
In response to Peters & May’s requirement for a vessel capable of handling the lift of the 275-tonne boat at Walvis Bay, Namibia, Swire Projects was able to offer one of its versatile I-Type vessels, Pacific Integrity. The 19,600-deadweight vessel with 2 x 240t heavy lift cranes, was a good fit to complete this shipment safely and efficiently to Sharjah, UAE.
Namir Khanbabi, General Manager of Swire Projects commented on the shipment’s success, “We are proud of the execution of this complex vessel shipment, which reinforces Swire Shipping’s commitment to service excellence. The loading of the 275-tonne vessel required careful planning and execution given its substantial size and weight. To ensure the cargo’s stability during transit, a custom transport solution comprising of tailored lifting, cradling, and lashing techniques was implemented. The success is a testament to our team’s expertise and dedication to consistently deliver specialised transport solutions with efficiency and precision anywhere in the world.”
Robert Blades, Global Commercial Sales Manager of Peters & May, added, "This successful shipment is a testament to the strong collaboration between Peters & May and Swire Projects. Our technical team's expertise and detailed planning were pivotal in the operation. We shipped across to Walvis Bay one of our custom cradles, specifically designed by our technical team, ensuring the safe and stable transport of the YC Bora. Leveraging Swire Projects' exceptional heavy lift capabilities allowed us to meet our client's requirements with precision and care. We look forward to continuing our partnership and achieving more milestones together."
About Swire Projects
Swire Projects was established in October 2020 to provide specialist shipping services to the energy, renewable and infrastructure sector. By bringing together trade routes, a diversified fleet and technical expertise across the Swire Group’s marine activities, Swire Projects is set to lead a smart network of resources, enabling highly efficient, trusted and flexible shipping solutions to service clients in the project logistics sector, particularly project forwarders, EPCs, Heavy Civil and offshore energy construction players.
For more information, please see www.swireprojects.com.
About Swire Shipping
Swire Shipping is the wholly owned, deep-sea ship owning and operating arm of the multinational Swire group.
Headquartered in Singapore, Swire Shipping is dedicated to facilitating and growing trade in regions where it operates. Connecting over 400 ports, Swire Shipping provides several high frequency liner shipping services in the Asia Pacific markets; integrated logistics solutions in the Pacific; transpacific services between North Asia and the Pacific Northwest; and specialist shipping services to the global project logistics market under the brand name, Swire Projects. It specialises in providing a wide range of specialist customer solutions for project, heavy lift, refrigerated, breakbulk and mini bulk cargoes. Swire Shipping maintains a worldwide agency network in addition to its own representative offices across the Asia-Pacific, Pacific Islands, North America, and Europe, providing customers with dedicated service and expert market knowledge.
For more information, please visit www.swireshipping.com.
Media Contacts:
Kevin LIM
Head of Corporate Communications, Swire Shipping
Tel: +65 9296 7318
Email: kevinsp.lim@swireshipping.com
Rebecca CHEE
Assistant Corporate Communications Manager, Swire Shipping
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Email: rebecca.chee@swireshipping.com
Dmitry PISMENNY
Marketing & Tenders Manager, Swire Projects
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Email: dmitry.pismenny@swireprojects.com
