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Cheoy Lee Shipyards

Time-honoured Traditions of EXCELLENCE

Cheoy Lee Shipyards stand as the epitome of performance, innovation, reliability, and unparalleled craftsmanship. With a legacy spanning over a century offering excellence in maritime solution, Cheoy Lee has earned a sterling reputation as a trusted partner in the industry, delivering exceptional vessels tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients worldwide.

Testament to superior design, engineering, and performance. Cheoy Lee also recognizes the importance of partnering specialist design firms to fully harness our own capabilities. Of particular note, Cheoy Lee’s collaboration with Robert Allan Limited has propelled our tug building programmed to become one of the recognized global leaders in ASD tug production.

Besides collaboration of craftsmanship and design, Cheoy Lee’s dedication to customer satisfaction is unwavering, with a team of experienced professionals guiding clients through every step of the shipbuilding process, providing ongoing support and maintenance, Cheoy Lee ensures that every client receives personalized service and unmatched value.

RAmparts 2500-CL odel packs impressive power and versatility and is designed for operation by a small crew, although still with MLC2006 compliant accommodation for 8 crew. With standard propulsion, Cheoy Lee offers bollard pulls of 50 and 60 tonnes, but optional power packages are available for over 70 tonnes.

The unique hull form of RAstar tugs increases crew safety and comfort to enable operation in conditions previously deemed unworkable. The sponsoned hull form, proven in both model and full-scale testing, provides enhanced escort towing capabilities and seakeeping performance.  Motions and accelerations are less than half those of comparable sized tugs.

Incorporating the best handling and operational characteristics of Z-drive tractor tugs and Azimuth Stern-Drive (ASD) tugs, Z-Tech tugs are extremely capable. More than 80 Z-Tech tugs in a range of size and bollard pull configurations are now in service, with more than half of this global fleet being constructed by Cheoy Lee.

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Contact Cheoy Lee Shipyards

89 & 91 Hing Wah Street West
Lai Chi Kok
Kowloon
Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2307 6333

Website: www.cheoylee.com

Email: ships@cheoylee.com

 

Cheoy Lee Shipyards News

Sister RAstar 3200-CL Tugs Set Sail for Coatzacoalcos, Mexico

Cheoy Lee Shipyards Delivers Two RAstar 3200-CL Tugs to Mexico

Cheoy Lee Shipyards has bid farewell to two state-of-the-art RAstar 3200-CL tugs, CMM Azteca and CMM Mexico, as they embark on a voyage from Hong Kong to Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. The...
MAN Energy Solutions is pleased to announce that Cheoy Lee Shipyards, based in Hong Kong, has placed an order for eight 12V175D-MM marine propulsion engines to power four new build tugs. Each vessel will be equipped with two 2,400 kW-rated engines, providing a reliable and high-performance propulsion system for the 2900 TRAnsverse tugs built for global operator Svitzer.

Cheoy Lee Shipyards Orders Eight MAN175D Engines For Svitzer Tugs

MAN Energy Solutions announce that Cheoy Lee Shipyards, based in Hong Kong, has placed an order for eight MAN175D-MM marine propulsion engines to...
The new line handlers SAAM Lucille and SAAM Eriks joining SAAM Towage Canada's fleet were unloaded from the MV Jumbo at the Port of Vancouver on January 6th after completing their journey from Hong Kong.

SAAM Towage’s New Line Handlers in Vancouver

The new line handlers SAAM Lucille and SAAM Eriks joining SAAM Towage Canada's fleet were unloaded from the MV Jumbo at the Port of...
Svitzer, a leading global towage and marine services provider, today announces that it has signed a contract with the Hong Kong shipyard, Cheoy Lee, for four new Svitzer TRAnsverse 2900 tugs – for delivery in 2026. The contract means Svitzer has seven tugs on order for its TRAnsverse design, while one is already in operation.

Svitzer orders four TRAnsverse Tugs from Cheoy Lee Shipyards

Svitzer, a leading global towage and marine services provider, today announces that it has signed a contract with the Hong Kong shipyard, Cheoy Lee,...
Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry has taken delivery of two hybrid ferries, designed Incat Crowther and built by Hong Kong-based Cheoy Lee Shipyards.

Two New Hybrid Ferries Delivered to Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry

Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Limited (HKKF) has taken delivery of two new state-of-the-art hybrid ferries, designed by global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther and...
KST Maritime announce the arrival of KST DRAGON to her home port of Singapore. A Robert Allan designed RAmparts 2500-CL ship handling and escort tug, built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards.

KST DRAGON Arrives in Singapore for KST Maritime

KST Maritime announce the arrival of KST DRAGON to her home port of Singapore. A Robert Allan designed RAmparts 2500-CL ship handling and escort...
Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce that the PSA Gemini, a Z-Tech 6000, has been successfully delivered to PSA Marine by Cheoy Lee Shipyards

First of a new Robert Allan Z-Tech Tug design delivered

Coinciding with the 20th year of Z-Tech operations, Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce that the PSA Gemini, a Z-Tech 6000, has been successfully delivered to PSA Marine...
A pair of dual fuel (diesel and LNG) RAstar 4200-DF standby vessels have recently entered service with Hongkong Salvage & Towage (HKST). Built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards,

Bespoke Dual Fuel Standby Vessels for Hong Kong

A pair of dual fuel (diesel and LNG) RAstar 4200-DF standby vessels have recently entered service with Hongkong Salvage & Towage (HKST). Built by Cheoy Lee...
50th RAmparts 3200-CL Tug delivered by Cheoy Lee Shipyards

50th RAmparts 3200-CL Tug delivered by Cheoy Lee Shipyards

With the successful delivery of the M.T. Joymoni to Mongla Port Authority, Bangladesh, Cheoy Lee Shipyards Ltd. has reached a significant milestone. This latest tug is...
The Psa Wayra Asd Tug Will Soon Enter Service As The First Tug With A Hybrid Drive System On South America’s West Coast Source Psa Marine Peru

SCHOTTEL propulsion: first hybrid-drive tug on South America’s west coast soon to enter service

The PSA Wayra ASD tug will soon enter service as the first tug with a hybrid drive system on South America’s west coast. With...
A NEW GENERATION OF FERRIES FOR HONG KONG PASSENGERS TO BE CLASSED BY BUREAU VERITAS

A New Generation Of Ferries For Hong Kong Passengers To Be Classed By Bureau...

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification, announces the classification of nine passengers’ ferries that will transport over 5 million...

Fleet of Five for Hong Kong Pilots

A fleet of five 17m Camarc boats have been delivered to the Hong Kong Pilots. Built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards, these 25 Knot vessels...

SCHOTTEL hybrid drive solution for Peruvian tug operator PSA Marine Peru

PSA Marine Peru, a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA Marine (Pte) Ltd, has contracted Cheoy Lee Shipyards in Hongkong for equipping one newly built...

The first RAstar 2800-CL ASD escort tug, has been delivered to Svitzer Egypt ...

Svitzer Suez 1, the first RAstar 2800-CL ASD escort tug, has been delivered to Svitzer Egypt LLC by Cheoy Lee Shipyards and will soon commence operations...
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