Tuesday, October 30, 2007

SembCorp begins Indian venture

Singapore’s SembCorp Marine has entered a strategic partnership with India’s Pipavav Shipyard, with the aim of further developing its marine and offshore business in the country.


SembCorp said it had signed an investment agreement with Pipavav Shipyard and SKIL Infrastructure to subscribe to 17.5 million fully paid up equity shares in the Indian shipyard, equal to about S$29.12 million in cash or a 3.31% share in Pipavav at placement price. Pipavav Shipyard is located on the west coast of India along the Middle East -Singapore sea route. The shipyard to date has secured contacts worth a total of $1 billion for the construction of 22 panamax-sized ships with options for an additional four vessels. The yard infrastructure is currently under development and construction and is scheduled for completion in September 2008.


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