On March 21, the keel-laying of the sixth generic Fast4Ward® Multi Purpose Floater (MPF6) being built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS) for SBM OFFSHORE was achieved as per schedule.

MPF6 adopted SBM OFFSHORE’s proprietary generic hull design. The basic solution is an FPSO with a storage capacity of up to 2.3 million barrels of crude oil. The generic MPF is designed to be equipped with spread point mooring systems that can be used for the hull to meet a wide range of sea conditions.

This milestone highlights the strong partnership between SWS and SBM Offshore, and consolidates the shared commitment of excellence of the two companies.