KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Energy Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Sapura 3000 Pte Ltd signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Safeen Feeder Company – Sole Proprietorship LLC, a company in the Abu Dhabi Ports Group of Companies, to dispose its pipe-laying and crane vessel known as Sapura 3000 for US$71.5 million or approximately RM312.8 million.
The price of the vessel was based on a willing buyer-willing seller basis, after conducting an international request for proposal (RFP) process.
The asset disposal exercise is part of the Sapura Energy's Reset plan, which focuses on the company's long-term sustainability by improving its liquidity position, streamlining its operating model and providing greater flexibility for strategic growth.
The cash generated from the disposal of Sapura 3000 will be utilised for working capital and to reduce the borrowings of Sapura Energy.
Sapura Energy expects the sale of the asset to be completed by the middle of July, this year.
The Sapura 3000 is a versatile heavy lift pipe laying vessel, equipped with a 3,000 short tonnes revolving mast crane, capable of executing deep and shallow water projects.
Sapura 3000 was built in 2008 and is currently sailing under the flag of Malaysia.