ABOITIZ Construction, Inc. on Tuesday said it had installed and fabricated 20 tons of pillars to the 109-meter, high-speed FSTR ferry delivered by Austal Philippines Pty. Ltd.
The aluminum vessel is said to be the largest-ever to be constructed in the country. It can transport up to 1,200 passengers and some 404 vehicles.
“Our involvement in this project with Austal proves our commitment to delivering quality outputs,” Aboitiz Construction President, Chairman, and Director Anton Mari G. Perdices said in a statement on Tuesday.
The 20-ton pillars installed by the Aboitiz unit consisted of hollow tubes that support the ferry’s mezzanine.
Aboitiz Construction is also working with Austal’s for its other ferries, including the construction of additional mooring bitt and fabrication of pillars and floating docks.
The two have been collaborating since 2011 for Austal’s construction needs, which include the expansion and upgrade of its factory facilities.
“We are optimistic to demonstrate our expertise and further elevate our mission to build a better future,” Mr. Perdices said.
Aboitiz Construction is of the Aboitiz group’s subsidiaries and is a privately-held company.
Shares of the listed holding firm Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. closed unchanged at the stock market on Tuesday at P35.75 each. — Keren Concepcion G. Valmonte