OceanSTAR Elite Group has held the launch ceremony for the LDV FSO at Nantong Strongwind Shipyard in China on 6 February 2026, marking a key step as the project enters its delivery stage.
The milestone follows earlier construction progress, including steel cutting in February 2025 and keel laying in July 2025. With the launch completed, the unit has advanced further through its planned build sequence.
Representatives from Murphy, Cuu Long Bacoil, PTSC Asia Pacific, ABS, and Titan Wind Offshore attended the ceremony, reflecting the stakeholder group supporting execution of the project.
The LDV FSO is being developed under an EPCC model and has a storage capacity of 460,000 barrels. The unit is intended to improve operational efficiency and support sustainable offshore oilfield operations. Delivery remains scheduled for mid-2026.
On safety, the project team recorded Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) across more than 1.2 million man-hours, underscoring OceanSTAR Elite Group’s focus on safety performance during construction.
