• World-first remotely operated landing crafts for offshore logistics to be built by Nam Cheong The order includes two Dive Support Vessels (DSVs) alongside two world-first Remote Operated Landing Crafts (ROLCs). • After a decade-long hiatus in newbuild activity, Malaysia’s Nam Cheong has been awarded a $64.5 million contract by a UAE-based maritime logistics firm to construct four offshore support vessels (OSV). • OSVs are advanced, purpose-built ships that serve as the backbone of offshore energy operations, facilitating everything from exploration and construction to the ongoing maintenance of rigs and wind turbines. • The recent order includes two types of 60-meter vessels to be built at the Malaysian shipbuilder’s Miri Yard. • It includes two Dive Support Vessels (DSVs) for complex subsea tasks like maintenance and ROV support, alongside two world-first Remote Operated Landing Crafts (ROLCs). • This contract is also a “resurgence” for Nam Cheong’s shipbuilding operations and is expected to positively contribute to the company’s earnings between 2026 and 2028.

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  • World-first remotely operated landing crafts for offshore logistics to be built by Nam Cheong The order includes two Dive Support Vessels (DSVs) alongside two world-first Remote Operated Landing Crafts (ROLCs). After a decade-long hiatus in newbuild activity, Malaysia’s Nam Cheong has been awarded a $64.5 million contract by a UAE-based maritime logistics firm to construct four offshore support vessels (OSV). OSVs are advanced, purpose-built ships that serve as the backbone of offshore energy operations, facilitating everything from exploration and construction to the ongoing maintenance of ri

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