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Chinese Government provides grant for Hapilmohol 1 Cargo-Passenger Ship Construction Project (Linked to Record ID#64510, #73403)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Micronesia, Federated States of |
| Country | Micronesia |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2002 |
| End Date | Nov 28, 2028 |
| Duration | 9,828 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 40029 |
Grant Description
In 2004 and 2007, the Chinese Government donated two dual-purpose (cargo-passenger) ships to the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia: the Chief Malio (as captured via Record ID#64190) and the Hapilmohol 1 (as captured via Record ID#40029).
According to China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), in December 2002, the FSM Minister of Infrastructure traveled to Wuhan shipyard and agreed on the design of the Chief Malio vessel (also known as the Chuuk vessel).
By the time the FSM President Urusemal visited China in late March 2004, he was able to inspect this ship's construction progress and discuss plans for the second ship, the Hapilmohol 1 (also known as the Hapilmohol-1 vessel or Yap vessel). The Hapimohol 1 was designed and built by Wuhan Nanhua Express Ship Engineering Co., Ltd.
The ship, 56 meters long and 670 tons heavy, was officially handed over to the local authorities in FSM on February 28, 2007. It was able to accommodate 192 passengers and transport various goods, including trucks and other vehicles. It was meant to provide transportation services for the residents of Yap who are scattered on more than 20 islands.
The vessel eventually had to halt its operations due to frequent breakdowns and poor fuel efficiency. In response, the Chinese Government funded repairs to this ship (as captured via Record ID#64510, #73403).
Staff Comments
This project is also known as the Hapilmohol-1 Cargo-Passenger Ship Construction Project and the Yap Vessel Construction Project. The Chinese project title is 援密客货两用船项目.The commitment year (2002) is estimated based on the fact that discussions with the donor (MOFCOM) about the design of the Chief Malio vessel were already underway in December 2002. Also, an FSM Government source refers to a ‘technical assistance program’ in which the Chinese Government agreed to fund the construction of both the Hapilmohol 1 Cargo-Passenger Ship and the Chief Malio Cargo-Passenger Ship (see: Apr. '04 Gov. of FSM). This suggests that the two ships were funded through a single grant agreement, so AidData has made 2002 the commitment year for Project ID#64190 and Project ID#40029.
Sources & References
- I aid transfer secret cargo and passenger ships, president, attended
- 李杰大使会见我援密联邦客货两用船考察组
- Review of China-FSM 20 Years Dilpmatic Relations
- President Mori Participates in Bilateral Meetings with the US
- China and Korea
- The China donated MS CHIEF MAILO vessel handed over to the FSM
- 中密两国签署援密第二艘客货两用船维修换文
- FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA MARITIME INVESTMENT PROJECT - Environmental and Social Management Framework and Environmental and Social Management Plan
- 密克罗尼西亚联邦总统乌鲁塞马尔出席援密第二艘客货两用船交接仪式
- President Urusemal strengthens bilateral ties during China visit
- PREPARATORY SURVEY REPORT ON THE PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF DOMESTIC SHIPPING SERVICES IN THE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
- Chuuk dedicates MS Chief Mailo Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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