Seatrium secures contract for five Karpowership conversions

Singapore-based marine engineering group Seatrium has secured a contract from Karpowership for the major conversion and integration of five third-generation Whale Class Powerships, strengthening the companies’ longstanding partnership in floating energy infrastructure. Announced on October 23, 2026, the agreement covers the development, major conversion and integration of hydrogen-ready floating power plants designed to provide electricity to national grids. Under the contract, Seatrium will undertake equipment integration, mechanical completion and pre-commissioning activities for the five vessels. Engineering work is already underway, with the first vessel scheduled to arrive at Seatrium’s Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore in December 2027. The agreement represents Seatrium’s first major conversion and integration project involving Karpowership’s Whale Class Powerships.