Sembcorp Marine has launched its new state-of-the-art steel structure fabrication workshop, which is set to boost the company’s steel fabrication capacity for its future needs. The workshop comprises of five bays for pre-treatment, cutting and assembly and 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 not only optimises production efficiency, but also reduces man-hours and production time to half of previous process requirements for every tonne of steel fabricated.
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. Sembcorp Marine President & CEO Wong Weng Sun explains the company’s plans for the steel structure fabrication workshop: “This 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’s ability to compete on value and scale.”