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Cheoy Lee's main production facility at the Hin Lee (Zhuhai) Shipyard in Zhuhai, Doumen. Its strategic location on the Pearl River offers convenient access from Hong Kong, facilitating smooth operations and logistics. The vast 12-hectare facility is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and dedicated fabrication halls for steel, aluminum, and fiberglass molding. The undercover halls for all specific trades ensures high-quality finishes of our vessels. Moreover, the facility's accommodation for up to 1,000 employees in onsite dormitories reflects Cheoy Lee's commitment to providing a conducive work environment. The provision of recreational facilities such as basketball courts, table tennis, and even tug of war not only promotes employee well-being but also fosters a sense of community among the workforce. In terms of production capabilities, the facility boasts advanced machinery including Prop Scan equipment, 5-axis CNC cutters, milling, rolling, and bending machines, as well as CNC water bath plasma cutters and laser cutters. These cutting-edge technologies enable Cheoy Lee to manufacture vessels of up to 70 meters (230 feet) in length, showcasing their prowess in shipbuilding. Overall, Cheoy Lee's Hin Lee Shipyard stands as a testament to the company's dedication to innovation, efficiency, and employee welfare in the pursuit of excellence in the maritime industry.
RAstar 4200DF
The RAstar 4200-DF feature a unique electrical propulsion system with a pair of Z-drives that can receive power from both diesel and dual fuel (diesel and LNG) propulsion gensets. They can also be configured for diesel mechanical propulsion. This series’ capabilities include ship-assist, offshore towing, crew transfer, platform supply, off-ship fire-fighting, spill response and oil recovery, as well as personnel rescue.
RAmparts 2100-CL
The RAmparts 2100-CL was lead by a two vessel order for New Zealand delivered in 2022 after two RAmparts 2500-CL delivered in 2015. While shorter overall length was advantageous for safe manning regulations, this compact and versatile new RAmparts 2100-CL model packs with impressive power, and is designed for operation by 2 crew. Construction is to Lloyds Register, with the notation +100A1 Tug, +LMC, UMS, *IWS, Unlimited Service, with Fi-Fi options available. With standard propulsion, Cheoy Lee offers bollard pulls of 50 tonnes, and maximum speed of 12 knots.
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RAmparts 2400W
The RAmparts 2400W is a variation of Robert Allan's standard RAmparts 2400 with a wider beam. It is a powerful yet agile compact tug with all round visibility, equipped with an aft-biased deckhouse and wheelhouse, larger forward deck and relatively low draft to cater port operations. A range of engine options, including Niigata and Caterpillar offer impressive power. The tugs offer excellent maneuverability, free running speed of 12-13 knots and bollard pull figures of 65 to over 70 tonnes depending on engine selection. A complement of normal 6 (MLC) to maximum 10 crew members can be...
40m Catamaran
An exciting new design from the drawing board of highly acclaimed multihull designers Incat Crowther, the carbon/composite structure and latest evolution hull form yield exceptional fuel efficiency. The design is engineered to be hybrid ready to further enhance fuel economy while carrying up to 450 passengers on two decks.
40m Passenger Ferry
17m Self-righting Pilot Boat
A new, resin infused, high performance self-righting composite pilot boat, representing Cheoy Lee’s first collaboration with Camarc Design in the UK. Utilising Camarc’s refined double chine hull, supported by extensive tank testing, the design promises outstanding performance, efficiency and comfort in adverse weather conditions.
RAstar 2800-CL
A new addition to the Cheoy Lee tug line up, this is a beamy 28m escort tug, offers a compact, cost effective but highly capable solution. Accommodating 10 crew in MLC2006 compliant accommodation, the RAstar 2800-CL can be equipped with a range of propulsion and deck machinery configurations.
16M Line Boat
Designed specifically for a coal mining port in in Queensland, Australia, this heavily build vessel is the smallest Robert Allan designed vessel in our range. Powered by a single diesel and fixed pitch propeller in a steerable nozzle, manoeuvrability and bollard pull is impressive.
36m Crew Boat
The 36m Crew Boat was designed by the American wing of Incat Crowther, who established their name with multi-hull designs, but have since amassed significant experience in the design of offshore monohulls. ABS classed 36m vessel is powered by triple diesel engines. 50 tonnes of cargo can be carried on a 94m2 timber clad deck, and 70 personnel plus ten crew can be accommodatded.
40m Crew Boat
A development of our Incat Crowther 36m Crew Boat design, the 40m offers increased accommodation space for 80 service personnel and increased cargo carrying capacity. Conventional fixed pitch propeller drives offer speeds up to around 30 knots.
16.5m GRP Water Taxi
Developed using our successful 16.5m Composite ferry hull, this tourism boat for Macau was given a makeover by Australian industrial designer David Bentley. Twin Volvo IPS drives ensure quiet and efficient propulsion, pleasing both the tourists and operator alike.
27m Crew Transfer Vessel
The first product of Cheoy Lee's collaboration with UK design firm BMT, the pairing has now produced eight CTV designs for European and Asian markets. The 27m is powered by quad Volvo IPS drives, giving good operational efficiency and impressive bollard push capabilities, and important attribute when pressing up against offshore windfarm installations in unfriendly sea conditions to facilitate safe crew transfer.
23m Crew Transfer Vessel
Twin Servogear controllable pitch propellers propel these aluminium CTVs to over 25 knots. The fine bows, deep hulls and accommodation situated well aft ensure comfort for the 24 offshore service personnel. The 45m2 cargo deck forward allows 12.5 tonnes of containerised cargo to be transported.
15m GRP Pilot Launch
Constructed with a robust foam cored, resin infused GRP hull, performance and ride comfort from this hull form is good. Powered by twin diesels, driving two outward turning propellers, the vessels are able reach a top speed of over 25 knots. The main deck has been fitted out to provide seating for eight pilots, as well as the captain and one crew member. Below decks there is a head and a gallery.
Z-Tech 5000
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.
Z-Tech 6000
A versatile tug typically driven by a pair of Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines, coupled to two Schottel Rudderpropellers. All Cheoy Lee Z-Techs are built to Lloyd's Register class with the notation +100A1 Tug, +LMC, UMS.
Z-Tech 7000
Z-Tech 7000 ASD is a powerful tug fitted with two engines and azimuthing thrusters to provide a bollard pull of around 70 tonnnes. All the Cheoy Lee Z-Techs are built to Lloyds Register class with the notation +100A1 Tug, +LMS, UMS.
RAstar 3200-CL
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.
RAmparts 2500-CL
The RAmparts 2500-CL represents an evolution from a two vessel order for New Zealand delivered in 2015, where shorter overall length was advantageous for safe manning regulations. This compact new RAmparts 2500-CL model packs impressive power and versatility, and is designed for operation by a small crew, although still with MLC2006 compliant accommodation for 8 crew. Construction is to Lloyds Register, with the notation 100A1 Tug, LMC, UMS, *IWS, Restricted Service, with fifi options available. With standard propulsion, Cheoy Lee offers bollard pulls of 50 and 60 tonnes, but optional...
RAmparts 3000-CL
The RAmparts 3000-CL can accommodate eight crew. Deck machinery can be selected to meet operators needs. Construction is to Lloyds Register classification, with the notation + 100A1 Tug, +LMC. Propulsion is by twin Caterpillar or Niigata engines driving Rolls Royce, Schottel or Niigata Z-drive propulsion units.
RAmparts 3200-CL
The RAmparts 3200-CL is a variation of Robert Allan's Ramparts 3200 designed specifically for Cheoy Lee. A range of engine options, including Niigata and Caterpillar offer power ranging from 2250hp to 3151hp per engine. The tugs offer excellent maneuverability, a top speed of 12.5 to 13 knots and bollard pull figures of 65 to over 75 tonnes depending on engine selection. A complement of 12 crew members can be carried, with accommodation on the main and lower decks. Deck gear can be prescribed by the client, to include towing winches, hooks and bitts, as required. A fixed arm davit for...
The Rotor®tug distinguishes itself from conventional ASD, tractor or Voith designs by using three azimuth propulsion units, oriented in a triangular configuration. Manoeuvrability is superior to the conventional designs, with enhanced safety during towing and escort operations. Other benefits include an added level of redundancy with the triple engine and thruster combination and higher bollard pull in all directions. As the 80-32 series name implies, the 32 metre tug delivers a bollard pull of over 80 tonnes, both ahead and astern, with a free running speed of 13 knots. 6 crew can be...
The “W” designation, for “wide”, further enhances the stability and capabilities of our ART 80-32 Rotortug. The triangular propulsion configuration with two thrusters forward and one aft offer exceptional manoeuvrability.
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Cheoy Lee Through the Years
Cheoy Lee Through The Years
Cheoy Lee's origins can be traced back to a family operated shipyard in Shanghai that opened in the late 1800's. In 1936, the family relocated the shipyard to Hong Kong, then a British colony, to build power cargo vessels. In addition, the repowered merchant sailing vessels designed to outrun the Japanese blockade during World War II. Heading into the 1950’s the founding family which still operates Cheoy Lee to this day, branched out into the construction of teak sailing and motor yachts. At one point, luxury yachts accounted for about 90 percent of the shipyard's output.
Cheoy Lee resumes building large passenger ferries in a shipyard that was devastated by the war. Additionally, the shipyard began research and development into fiberglass as a boatbuilding material, and began of constructing teak sailing vessels and motoryachts.
Sailboat “Mahjong”, a 52’ Sparkman & Stephens designed teak Bermudian yawl built in 1957, sailed from Hong Kong to New York on her own bottom, a 15,000 mile shakedown delivery journey. Cheoy Lee also began production of the bluewater Lion 35, of which 70 were constructed of teak in the years before switching to fiberglass construction when 27 more Lions were built in the later years.
The largest GRP yacht of its time, the 40m (130 ft.) motor sailer Shango II was built at Cheoy Lee’s Penny’s Bay facility on Lantau Island, from a custom one-off fiberglass mold.
Construction of the first production, all foam-cored, vacuum bagged fiberglass motoryacht. This 48 Sportfisherman outperformed lower tech rivals, which saw the model make the cross over to patrol and law enforcement applications. This was also the cornerstone of a long and successful relationship with the legendary American naval architect, Tom Fexas of Tom Fexas Yacht Design.
The original motoryacht SeaShaw was the first 145’ yacht in the Cheoy Lee Global Series. This GRP motoryacht was designed by Frank Mulder. It was also at this time that Cheoy Lee sold the Penney’s Bay facility to the Hong Kong Government for the construction of Hong Kong Disneyland. Yacht production was moved to mainland China.
The first vessels were completed at the new Hin Lee Shipyard facility, on the Pearl River. The first yacht was the 125ft motoryacht Janet, completed in 2003, and the first commercial vessel was a 30 meter Hydrographic Survey Vessel Mata Ikan, for the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The first TransOcean Explorer, Marco Polo was completed in 2007.
A second Cheoy Lee Transoceanic Explorer Series yacht is launched, motoryacht Qing. Her full displacement steel hull has a range of 6,600nm.
Built of steel and aluminum, the explorer yachts new series offer deeper draft and boast a central corridor from bow to stern, four decks and all-weather cruising.
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