Sibu in Sarawak, Malaysia has its first locally built fast crew boat Marine Success
Sibu, an inland city in the central region of Sarawak, Malaysia, reportedly witnessed the launch of its first locally built aluminium fast crew boat on Wednesday, October 5. The boat is named Marine Success, built by Sapor Shipbuilding Industrial Sdn Bhd at a cost of RM20 million.
Ting Hua Ang, managing director of Sapor Shipbuilding, said the boat is the first of its kind, with a speed of 32 knots.
He also told at the launch that the ship measures 41.5 metre in length and can carry up to 70 passengers. It is built as per the order by MS Offshore Sdn Bhd and would be used by Petronas for offshore operations.
Ting Hua Ang added, “It comes with three main engines supplied by Yanmar Diesel with a horse power of 1,650 per unit, hence making it one of the fastest crew boats available thus far.”
The launch ceremony was attended by Sapor Shipbuilding director Ting Hua Sing, Marine Creation Sdn Bhd general manager Hazrina Johari and chairman captain Johari Mohd Noh, and Kaibuok Shipyard operation manager Arvin Puan.
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