Exxon funnels mega contract to Dutch firm for Guyana project

Sep 12, 2025 News

Kaieteur News – Dutch maritime service provider Smit Lamnalco has announced that it has been awarded a “significant multi-year contract” by ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd. to provide offshore terminal support services for operations in the Stabroek Block.

The company disclosed the development on its LinkedIn page, noting that the agreement includes the provision of four newbuild terminal support vessels dedicated to Exxon’s floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) operations approximately 110 nautical miles off Guyana’s coast. These vessels will support operations, maintenance, and logistics, as well as perform static towage during tanker lifting.

As part of the project, Smit Lamnalco has signed shipbuilding contracts with Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey for the construction of the vessels. Designed by Canadian naval architect Robert Allan Ltd., the RAmpage 6000-DE class ships will each measure 60 meters in length and deliver a bollard pull of over 130 tons ahead (120 tons astern). The vessels will be equipped with DP2 class dynamic positioning systems, FIFI-1 firefighting capabilities, and additional emergency response equipment.

The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in early 2028, with subsequent vessels arriving quarterly thereafter.

“Achieving this outcome has been the result of many months of hard work by the project team, through several rounds of tendering, and a thorough technical and commercial contract negotiation process. We worked closely with ExxonMobil, Uzmar and Robert Allan, to define the final vessel specifications… these major projects cannot be won without input and dedication from the entire team,” the company said.

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