Chevron builds new vessel in Johor Bahru

“Benchamas 2” is expected to commence operations in 2018 to support Chevron’s operations in the Gulf of Thailand. 
The ceremony followed the signing of a contract last August by Chevron Offshore and MISC Offshore Floating Terminals for “Benchamas 2”. Once completed, the new vessel will replace “Benchamas Explorer FSO” with the aim of supporting safe, reliable, and continuous production from Chevron-operated fields within block B8/32 and G4/43 in the Gulf of Thailand.
Executives in attendance at the commence ceremony included Pairoj Kaweeyanun, president of Chevron Offshore, Wan Mashitah Wan Abdullah Sani, managing director and chief executive of Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Berhad, and Syed Hashim bin Syed Abdullah, vice president of MISC’s offshore business and director of Chevron Offshore.
“Benchamas 2” will feature the latest storage and offloading technologies, safety systems and environmental safeguards. 
The vessel will have a cargo capacity of over 117,000 cubic metres, or about 740,000 barrels of oil equivalent. Chevron Offshore said the commence ceremony highlighted the ongoing commitment and trust between Chevron and MISC, while demonstrating its commitment to safety and to reliably provide energy to Thailand.