Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) has informed that its wholly owned subsidiary named Greatship India Limited (GIL) has secured an order for two state-of-the-art deep water 150 TBP Anchor Handling, Towage & Supply Vessels from Drydocks World, Singapore.

These vessels, which are due for delivery in January 2011 and March 2011 are designed for operating as efficient and safe towage, support and supply vessels in intermediate to deep waters, and have enhanced accommodation, DP2 capability, fire fighting equipment, and are SPS compliant in all respects.

Mumbai-based Greatship (India) Limited provides various services in the areas of offshore energy exploration and production. Its services include drilling, offshore logistics services, and offshore projects.

The latest order is in line with company’s strategy of tapping the growing deep water offshore markets, both globally as well as in India.