Glow Marine successfully launched Kai Shiuan 8 amid Covid-19 pandemic
In the wake of the current Covid-19 pandemic affecting economies across all industries and experiencing sharp lockdown globally, Singapore is not spared the impact of the pandemic.
With the implementation of stringent coronavirus measures, the Singapore Government has responded strongly to contain the outbreak positively and progressively workers were allowed to resume work in most sectors.
Glow Marine Pte Ltd (GlowMarine), a privately owned enterprise, has successfully launched a 42.30-metre Aluminium Catamaran at its yard in Jurong, Singapore in April 2021. The new Twin-Deck vessel was named KAI SHIUAN 8 during a traditional blessing of Chinese prayer offering.
KAI SHIUAN 8 is designed and built to the requirements of Bureau Veritas and Taiwan CR Classification Society and complies with IMO International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft. KAI SHIUAN 8 will be delivered to her Taiwanese owner in Taiwan. The passenger vessel will be deployed for inter-island ferry services plying the routes along the coastal waters in Taiwan.
The 10.30-metre body width Catamaran has a capacity of 388 passengers, furnished with leather seating ensuring optimum comfort and safety for onboard passengers and other features for wheelchair-bound travellers.
The propulsion system comprised of 4 units MTU 12V2000M86 main engines empowering 4 units Kamewa 56-4 waterjets via 4 units ZF3050 gearboxes and is capable of a speed in excess of 38 knots during sea trial.
Mr Patrick Han, Assistant Director, Economic Division, from Taipei Representative Office in Singapore, toured the vessel with his entourage. The meeting with the visitors was positive and encouraging.
Prior to this present project, GlowMarine has delivered a 42.30-metre Catamaran in 2017 and another 41.0-metre Mono Hull in 2018 to their owner in Taiwan.
Mr Alan Chang, Executive Director, GlowMarine, said, “With today’s market condition, GlowMarine has plan to embark on an expansion programme and widen the scope of its activities while responsive to the market.”
GlowMarine Services Include: Design; Build; and Management
DESIGN:
To provide design consultancy with proposed design concepts tailored to each individual client’s requirements based on proven designs.
BUILD:
To construct vessels in the most innovative, economic ways and in friendly locations.
MANAGEMENT:
To provide the owners with consultancy on the entire range of Project and Fleet Management.
Glow Marine Pte Ltd was established as a “One Stop Marine Solution Provider”. The Company has deep and wide experience in design, project management, fabrication and ship operation. These capabilities enable the company to swiftly assess and complete all complex projects and adapt to any prevailing market situations.
