MMA has been awarded a multi-year contract for the high-specification platform supply vessel MMA Plover. Chevron Australia has contracted the vessel to provide marine logistics support to its Barrow Island and Wheatstone assets, located off the coast of Western Australia. MMA will support assets critical to producers of natural gas in Western Australia and liquified natural gas (LNG) in the Asia Pacific region, which is also home to one of the world’s largest Carbon Capture and Storage systems.
The vessel will undergo an extensive modification program to enable the carriage of up to 90 TEU (20ft-equivalent unit sea containers) and provide superior operational efficiency and reliability. Featuring advanced technologies such as high-performance hull coatings leading to reduced biofouling and therefore increased fuel efficiency, the vessel contributes to emissions reductions aspirations for both Cyan and its client.
Commenting on the contract award, Cyan Renewables Group CEO Keng Lin Lee said, “This contract reflects MMA’s capability to deliver a comprehensive, high-value solution that goes beyond the provision of a vessel, reinforcing the trust and confidence our valued clients place in us. We are looking forward to supporting Chevron Australia through this long-term contract and providing a superior service at their two world-class gas projects, which have become pillars of energy security for Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region.”