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RTN inks the deal to buy LPD from Singapore. You can see the news release here.
ST Engineerings Marine Arm Secures S$200m Contract To Design And Build Landing Platform Dock
Singapore, 11 November 2008 – Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that its marine arm, Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine), has secured a contract in a basket of currencies amounting to about S$200m, to design and build a 141m Landing Platform Dock (LPD), two 23m Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM) and two 13m Landing Craft Vehicle and Personnel (LCVP), for a navy in the Asia Pacific region. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid 2009 and delivery is planned for in 2H 2012.
This contract is not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.
“ST Marine is very honoured to be selected amongst renowned international yards and is proud that its proprietary design is successful beyond our shores.” ~ CHANG Cheow Teck, President, ST Marine
ST Marine, the marine arm of ST Engineering, provides turnkey building, repair and conversion services for a wide spectrum of naval and commercial vessels. In shipbuilding, it has the proven capabilities to provide turnkey solutions from concept definition to detailed design, construction, on-board system installation and integration, testing, commissioning to through-life support. It has also established a track record in providing high engineering content shiprepair and ship conversion services for a worldwide clientele. Please visit www.stengg.com.
ST Engineering is an integrated engineering group providing solutions and services in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group reported revenue of $5.05b in FY2007 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. ST Engineering has more than 19,000 employees worldwide, and over 100 subsidiaries and associated companies in 21 countries and 35 cities. Please visit www.stengg.com.
Media Contacts:
Sharolyn Choy
SVP, Corporate Communications
ST Engineering
Tel: (65) 6722 1883
Fax: (65) 6720 2293
Email: sharolynchoy@stengg.com
Adeline Wong
AVP/Head, Corporate Communications
ST Marine
Tel: (65) 6860 9285
Fax: (65) 6861 3028
Email: adelinewong@stengg.com
http://www.stengg.com/pressroom/press_releases_read.aspx?paid=1317
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Defense Industrial Daily news. They reference my site also. ^ ^
Singapore’s ST to Build LPD/LST, Landing Craft for Regional Navy
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That customer could be the Thai Navy, which floated an RFP for an LPD-type ship in April 2008.
ST Eng lists their ship design as an “LST” (Landing Ship Tank) on their site, but it does not beach itself; the label LPD is more appropriate. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid 2009, and delivery is planned for in the second half of 2012. ST Engineering release.
You can follow the LPD-related post here.
RTN Launch RFP For Its New LPD
http://thaimilitary.wordpress.com/2008/02/26/rtn-launch-rfp-for-its-new-lpd/
More Tavor and Negev, Welcome Igla, and LPD From Singapore. <<< Contains news about LPD in Thailand.
Friday 14 November 2008 at 2:11 pm |
Is that the 141m Landing Ship Tank as can be seen on the ST Marine website?
http://www.stengg.com/CoyCapPro/detail.aspx?pdid=104
Thursday 20 November 2008 at 11:01 am |
Yes. maybe. We still do not see the actual design but it’s highly possible that it would be Endurance class LPD.
Tuesday 25 November 2008 at 9:58 am |
It would be the Endurance Class platform, with maybe some redesign on the topsides and a different weapon and sensor fit.
The 23m and 13m craft are the fast landing craft (FCU and FCEP) similar to those seen on the Endurance Class.
Some photos during the Tsunami relief operations in Indonesia:
http://www.mindef.gov.sg/tsunami/photos3.asp
Tuesday 9 December 2008 at 10:33 pm |
Thank you for your continously update. ^ ^
Thursday 25 December 2008 at 9:30 pm |
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Thursday 26 March 2009 at 4:40 pm |
Seems like the keel was laid this week. Possible order for a second being discussed.
Tuesday 26 May 2009 at 6:26 pm |
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