Felzmarine Takes Delivery of “Joshuua” From Marine Diesel
Marine Diesel Services Pte Ltd (MDS) had delivered a 40m Fast Crew Boat to its owner FELZMarine Pte Ltd (FELZ) at Raffles Marina in Tuas, Singapore on 14th October 2017.
That date marked a very significant milestone for both builder MDS as it was the first delivery of a new vessel since its diversification to Shipbuilding & Repairing business and the first 40m Fast Crew Boat owned by FELZ.
Designed by Sasaship Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based marine consultancy company, the 40m Fast Crew Boat was named “JOSHUUA” and was built to the highest standard in accordance to American Bureau of Shipping classification with symbols and notations +A1 +AMS HSC Utility Craft.
“JOSHUUA” is a very versatile vessel, suitable for a number of roles and can be arranged to meet an endless range of special requirements. The power and propulsion system comprise of two Cummins Auxiliary and three Cummins Main Engines coupled with Twin Disc Marine Gearboxes. “JOSHUUA” maintains a service speed of 28 knots and recorded a top speed of 30 knots during sea trial.
The vessel was designed with seating for 80 personnel and an unobstructed cargo deck with approximately 135 square metre — a perfect vessel for offshore transfer and transportation of supplies. FELZ was established in 2006 — from humble beginnings providing ICT support services to offshore, oil & gas companies. Today, FELZ — built on its core competencies to steadily expand its business through a combination of organic growth, has transformed into a complete marine and offshore solutions provider and expands into the Oil & Gas industry to assume the growing business of Marine and Offshore logistics as Owner-Operator of Offshore vessels — acquired new-built 20m Fast Crew Boats in 2016.
FELZ is positioned to scale the value chain with larger and specialized offshore vessels to achieve more Flexible, Efficient, Lucratively Zeal driven vessel operations in the future. Headquartered in Singapore, and operate out of representative offices and support centres in Africa.
Marine Diesel Services Pte Ltd (MDS) was incorporated since 1998 specialising in servicing and of diesel engines, deck machinery & equipment. Today, MDS diversifies into Shipbuilding of various types of Vessels including Catamaran Utility Crew Support Vessel, Passenger Ferry Boat and Patrol Boat.
MDS specialises in the design and construction of vessels and has its own flagship product HERMES Series of 40M V-Bow and I-Bow Aluminium Utility Crew Boat. Its Shipyard is located in Batam, Indonesia, professionally managed and well-equipped workshops complete with modern infrastructure and dynamic workforce.
This article was originally published on Marine & Industrial Report newspaper Vol 39 No.6 Issue last December 31, 2017.
