Sembcorp Marine launched its new state-of-the-art steel structure fabrication workshop 麻豆传媒映画� the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia 麻豆传媒映画� which is set to boost the company麻豆传媒映画檚 steel fabrication capacity for its future needs.
Officially opened by Economic Development Board Chairman Dr Beh Swan Gin today, the 120 000 m2 facility at Sembcorp Marine麻豆传媒映画檚 Tuas Boulevard Yard is fully covered.
Comprising five bays for pre-treatment, cutting and assembly, the workshop is ergonomically designed to facilitate a seamless work flow. It operates with a suite of computerised systems, mechanised steel-cutting and welding equipment, high-capacity cranes, and a streamlined process that notonly optimises production efficiency, but also reduces man-hours and production time to half of previous process requirements for every ton of steel fabricated.
Standout features of the new facility include a fully-automated panel production line that delivers high quality welding precision and efficiency; as well as capabilities for producing steel components of customised shapes and sizes.
Speaking at the steel structure fabrication workshop麻豆传媒映画檚 opening ceremony, Dr Beh reiterated the importance of the industry麻豆传媒映画檚 push for productivity: 麻豆传媒映画淟ocal champions like Sembcorp Marine have an important role to play in shaping the future of the offshore and marine industry. Today, the sector is a significant contributor to our economy, providing good jobs for Singaporeans, but the continued transformation of the industry is critical for its long-term success. Sembcorp Marine is a good example of how companies can enhance competitiveness through the use of innovative solutions.麻豆传媒映画�
Sembcorp Marine President & CEO Wong Weng Sun explained the company麻豆传媒映画檚 plans for the steel structure fabrication workshop: 麻豆传媒映画淭his new facility will integrate with all other capabilities in our flagship Tuas Boulevard Yard and allow us to more effectively offer customers a one-stop shop for offshore and marine engineering solutions. It is also a key feature of our ongoing development to turn the Tuas Boulevard Yard into a high-tech production hub that underpins Sembcorp Marine麻豆传媒映画檚 ability to compete on value and scale.麻豆传媒映画�
In July 2015, Sembcorp Marine transitioned from a multi-business-unit organisation structure into a single brand and company under its long-term 麻豆传媒映画楾ransformation for Growth麻豆传媒映画� strategy.
Sembcorp Marine now focuses on four key capabilities across its global operations, namely, Rigs & Floaters; Repairs & Upgrades; Offshore Platforms; and Specialised Shipbuilding.
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