However, a Cosco official did confirm that Maracc had looked at moving the Island Innovator to another yard for completion as it had doubts Cosco would be able to meet the Norsok standards and requirements.

“But now the owner has changed its mind, deciding to give Cosco a chance to finish it,” said the official, adding that the yard is mobilising additional manpower to quicken manufacturing so as to deliver the unit before June.

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