SWS's 6th Round collaboration with SBM OFFSHORE

24 December 2024



On December 20, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC), as subsidiaries of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) officially signed a contract with SBM Offshore for the construction of the sixth generic Fast4Ward® Multi Purpose Floater (MPF6).

MPF6 adopted SBM Offshore's proprietary generic hull design. This is a standard hull design for Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSO) with a storage capacity up to 2.3 million barrels of crude oil. This generic hull is designed for a wide range of sea conditions.

With an increased design capacity from 180 to 240 people on board, the MPF6 offers a larger accommodation area compared to previous models.

Additionally, the design adapts SBM Offshore's sustainability Policy which covers a wide range of issues including environmental, safety as well as business ethics related subjects.


Image by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. press release