Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has inked a contract with designer, proprietor, and operator of crew transfer vessels, Mainprize Offshore, for the construction of six Supa Swath vessels, with an option for an additional six vessels.
The deal agreed between the two parties follows the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at Seawork in June, Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition and the recent deliveries of two Supa Swath vessels, namely MO10 and MO11, the latest additions to the Mainprize fleet earlier this year.
The first of the six Supa Swath vessels is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2026.
The shipbuilder claims that their design supports a wide range of maritime activities, including transportation, offshore support, and research.
With the firm six vessel order, Mainprize Offshore would have effectively increased their fleet size to 17 strong by end 2026, Strategic Marine said, with further potential to extend this figure to 21 by end 2028.
Bob Mainprize, managing director of Mainprize Offshore, said that the “Supa Swath vessels represent a significant investment in the future of the company’s fleet, offering superior performance and versatility.”
“This contract underscores the strong partnership between our companies. We are confident that the Supa Swath vessels will greatly enhance Mainprize Offshore’s fleet and contribute to their continued success in the offshore renewables industry,” noted Chan Eng Yew, CEO of Strategic Marine.
