Aw Chin Leng, Executive Director and Deputy President The transaction took into consideration the proper market value of the vessel. This transaction is expected to contribute positively to the Group’s 3QFY2012 financial performance. About Otto Marine Limited (OTML.SP) Otto Marine Limited ("Otto Marine" or the "Company") is an offshore marine group engaged in specialized shipbuilding of offshore vessels for primarily Deep Sea applications. The shipbuilding includes ship repair and conversion. In addition, Otto Marine is chartering out its own fleet of sophisticated and environmentally friendly (clean/comfort class) Anchor Handling Tugs and Offshore Supply vessels for mainly Deep Sea applications. In continuation of its expansion strategy, Otto Marine is the majority shareholder in the seismic operator, Reflect Geophysical. Headquartered in Singapore, the Company owns and operates one of the largest shipyards in Batam, Indonesia - one of the most sophisticated yards in Asia Pacific. The yard is building to DNV and Norwegian class standards. Its customers are primarily deep sea and offshore operators and equipment companies who provide logistics support and offshore services to companies operating globally in the oil and gas industry. Otto Marine’s specialized approach has allowed it to build up its expertise in constructing high specification deep sea and offshore support vessels, improve its production quality and efficiency and develop a competitive cost structure. This quality and level of sophistication has enabled the Company - as one of the few in Asia - to gain recognition in the construction of complex and sophisticated deep sea and offshore vessels. Otto Marine was successfully listed on the Main Board of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”) on 28 November 2008. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.ottomarine.com Otto Marine press release |