Sembcorp Marine has marked a major milestone in its growth and expansion strategy with the ground-breaking of its Integrated New Yard Facility at Tuas View Extension. Representing Singapore’s first integrated yard facility, this landmark development will further reinforce Sembcorp Marine’s competitive edge, enabling the Group to respond effectively to customers’ requirements and future challenges.

The the state-of-the-art new yard facility is designed to maximize operational synergy, production efficiency and critical mass with optimized docking and berthing facilities, an improved dock and quay ratio, a centralized work-efficient layout, and integrated facilities. When fully completed, the 206-hectare custom-designed, purpose-built yard will boost Sembcorp Marine’s total dock capacity by 62 per cent to 3,075,000 dwt. The New Yard’s strategic location along major sea lanes in the west of Singapore enables it to tap on the vibrant market for ship repair and conversion and to serve large volumes of vessels trading in the region.

Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry noted that Sembcorp Marine’s New Yard also reflects its commitment towards raising productivity levels. Mr Lim added, “Boosting productivity levels will be a key factor in ensuring that our marine and offshore industry continues to grow and achieve long term sustainable competitiveness.”