24 June 2012
Topaz Marine Engineering, a subsidiary of Renaissance, a UAE-based full service ship building, ship repair and engineering services company, confirms it has been commissioned by the Government of Sharjah's Royal Court (Al Diwan al Amiri) to build and deliver one catamaran passenger ferry boat.
With a focus on passenger luxury and efficiency, the catamaran will be designed to accommodate 40 people. It will be used to transport people between mainland Sharjah and the Abu Musa Island, situated 70km offshore.
The ferry will be built at Topaz's Nicocraft Shipyard in Abu Dhabi and is scheduled for delivery in January 2013.
Thomas Bower, managing director of Topaz Marine Engineering, said, "Ferry boats are becoming increasingly common across the Gulf countries and Topaz is responding to this demand by working to worldwide standards and developing new designs which offer the very best in luxury, high speed, manoeuvrability and excellent sea keeping characteristics to make this kind of transportation more safe and comfortable.
"Securing this contract comes as testament to our competitive advantage and we look forward to winning more as we continue to expand our services in this growing niche market."
Topaz recently delivered two 18m catamaran ferry boats to a client in the UK and completed the delivery of two wind farm support vessels to ASP Work Boats Ltd.
The company is also completing the delivery of two anchor handling supply vessels, Topaz Dignity and Topaz Triumph on behalf of BP, which are due to be deployed in the Caspian Sea on long-term contracts.
Topaz Marine Engineering, a subsidiary of Renaissance, a UAE-based full service ship building, ship repair and engineering services company, confirms it has been commissioned by the Government of Sharjah's Royal Court (Al Diwan al Amiri) to build and deliver one catamaran passenger ferry boat.
With a focus on passenger luxury and efficiency, the catamaran will be designed to accommodate 40 people. It will be used to transport people between mainland Sharjah and the Abu Musa Island, situated 70km offshore.
The ferry will be built at Topaz's Nicocraft Shipyard in Abu Dhabi and is scheduled for delivery in January 2013.
Thomas Bower, managing director of Topaz Marine Engineering, said, "Ferry boats are becoming increasingly common across the Gulf countries and Topaz is responding to this demand by working to worldwide standards and developing new designs which offer the very best in luxury, high speed, manoeuvrability and excellent sea keeping characteristics to make this kind of transportation more safe and comfortable.
"Securing this contract comes as testament to our competitive advantage and we look forward to winning more as we continue to expand our services in this growing niche market."
Topaz recently delivered two 18m catamaran ferry boats to a client in the UK and completed the delivery of two wind farm support vessels to ASP Work Boats Ltd.
The company is also completing the delivery of two anchor handling supply vessels, Topaz Dignity and Topaz Triumph on behalf of BP, which are due to be deployed in the Caspian Sea on long-term contracts.
© Muscat Daily 2012
