Singapore's ST Engineering secures contract for walk-to-work crewboat

ST Engineering has secured a shipbuilding contract for the design and construction of a walk-to-work (W2W) vessel for an unnamed and gas company, marking the company's expansion into the market for specialised vessels supporting offshore operations.

The W2W vessel will be 97 metres in length and able to accommodate 106 persons.

It will feature an advanced motion-compensated gangway to ensure safe personnel transfers in varying sea conditions, and a 10-tonne crane with active heave compensation for more effective load handling in rough seas.

“Building a W2W vessel demands specialised expertise in marine engineering, advanced systems integration and dynamic positioning – areas where we excel," said Mr Tan Leong Peng, President, Marine, ST Engineering.

"Being selected after a rigorous evaluation process is a testament to our expertise, dedication to quality and compliance with global standards.”

The W2W vessel is expected to be completed by the first half of 2027.