Tat Wai's holistic services create high-quality ship fit-outs
Oceangoing vessels are easily distinguished by their various sizes, shapes or capacity, but what defines luxury and comfort among ships is the way they are furnished and outfitted. Tat Wai Enterprise is among a few companies in Asia that has built a reputation as a top furnishing contractor for tankers, cruise ships, commercial and offshore vessels. With its comprehensive roster of services, it is fast becoming a prominent global player.
Oceangoing vessels are easily distinguished by their various sizes, shapes or capacity, but what defines luxury and comfort among ships is the way they are furnished and outfitted. Tat Wai Enterprise is among a few companies in Asia that has built a reputation as a top furnishing contractor for tankers, cruise ships, commercial and offshore vessels. With its comprehensive roster of services, it is fast becoming a prominent global player.
Tat Wai has in-house engineers and designers, and is able to take a holistic approach in the entire process - providing planning, designing, manufacturing and installation services that guarantee complete customer satisfaction.
"Cruise ships and other offshore vessels follow a strict itinerary," says Alfred Tan, chairman. "Without our full range of competencies, we will not be able to complete projects on time and within budget."
Tat Wai's high level of quality and workmanship has earned the trust of major players in the cruise industry such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises and Star Cruises. As a reliable and owner-preferred contractor, Tat Wai has also travelled across different countries worldwide to carry out cruise ship repairs and renovations.
With cruise travel growing fast in Asia, more ships are making Singapore, Australia and China their home ports.
"Currently, most cruise vessels' dockings and repairs are carried out in Singapore, but we also hope to establish our presence in places such as Hong Kong and Shanghai, including collaborating with local partners to offer cruise operators a speedier response," Tan says.
With more than 30 years in the business, Tat Wai stands out as a partner of choice for cruise ship fit-outs in China and the rest of Asia-Pacific. It maintains an office in China, which it sees as the company's next frontier.
Tat Wai will also be opening a factory in Indonesia by the end of the year. This move is expected to significantly increase its capacity in the region and allow it to take advantage of the growing Indonesian maritime market.
