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M A R C H 2 0 1 1
M A G A Z I N E
WorldwideNew Yearbrings newoptimism
ASSMTime to fit aBNWAS
In this Issue...
SpotlightA&P changesownership
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DRYDOCK MARCH 201142
Excalibur; the inspection of cargo tanks and
overhaul of cryogenic equipment on LNG Golar
Grand; the repair of the condenser, renewal of
main sea water collector and boiler extraction
line on LNG Port Harcourt; as well as the
renewal of the deck fire fighting line, steel
works in ballast tanks, and installation of new
grey water line as per new regulations on
Princess Naomi.
Work Picking UpFor Niestern Sander Repair, with repair facilities
in the very north of Holland, work picked up in
December. The heavy lift vessel Stellanova of
Rotterdam-based owner Kahn arrived in the yard
in the last month of 2010 for her 3rd Special
Survey. For this new client, the yard executed
steel repairs, renewal of piping, extensive
coating works and, with the assistance of the
vessels experienced crew, testing of cargo gear
and the modification of the bowthruster.
The vessel left the yard after four weeks for
her next heavy lift employment.
Just before the end of the year, the seagoing
tug Typhoon arrived in the yard and was docked
into drydock No1. This vessel, owned by
International Transport Contractors Heemstede,
Holland, was due for her 5th Special Survey.
Both CCP-propulsion unit tailshafts were drawn,
and steel and piping repairs executed as well as
extensive repairs to the towing pins.
The New Year started for the yard with arrival
of the Susanne of Van Dam Shipping. This
vessel sustained considerable ice-damage to
her port and starboard shell plating.
January also saw the Dongeborg drydocked
into dock No2 after the vessel grounded in
Denmark and was towed to Delfzijl for cargo
discharge. About 120-tons of bottom plating
and internals will be renewed and also repairs to
CPP-unit, shafting and rudder-equipment are
required.
As the damage is extending aft from the
forward-engineroom bulkhead, a heavy
supporting frame is being constructed to carry
the load of the aft ship for as long as dock keel
supports are removed. Expected redelivery to
her owner Wagenborg will be in the beginning
of April 2011.
Collision Repairs atGibdockA collision involving the three-year-old
multipurpose general cargo/container vessel
Ems, owned by Werse Schiffahrts of Münster,
Germany, recently brought a new customer to
Gibdock, the Gibraltar-based ship repair yard.
hull cleaning and to carry out the repair and
realignment of its bow azimuth thrusters. A
new radar antenna was also installed and the
corresponding cabling routed to the bridge.
The Federal Yoshino drydocked in the Nº 1
dock at Cadiz towards the end of the month to
carry out, apart from standard drydocking
works, the dismounting of its tail shaft and the
substitution of seals, the polishing of her
propeller, the overhaul of the main engine and
boiler cleaning work.
The Ciudad de Malaga drydocked into the
Nº 4 dock at San Fernando at the start of
January to carry out her standard drydocking
works and hull blasting and painting work, as
well as the withdrawal of her two shaft lines in
order to inspect all of the related elements
and to substitute the respective seals. The
rubber fenders were renewed on both sides
and full overhauls were carried out on the
retractable Schottels and also on the vessel’s
stabilizer fins.
The Martin I Soler drydocked in the Nº 2
dock at Cadiz in the middle of January to
carry out the dismounting, full workshop
overhaul and refitting of the vessel’s starboard
stabilizer fin. The owner took advantage of the
vessel’s stay in drydock in order to carry out
her standard drydocking works (valves, sea
chests, chains, etc.), as well as the painting
of the hull.
The Belle de Cadix drydocked in the Nº 2
dock at San Fernando in the middle of January
to carry out standard drydocking works.
Navantia Shiprepairs Fene-Ferrol started
its 2011 activity with the drydocking and/or
repairs of 10 commercial vessels and five
military units for the Spanish Navy in January.
One again, in line with the trend
established over the past years through the
wORLdwIdE
yard's specialization in the repair and refit of
gas carriers, half of the commercial vessels
repaired this month corresponded to this
sector, with four LNGs and one LPG carrier.
During the month, the centre completed
the repairs of the vessels Charles Darwin and
LPG Eeklo, which had been started earlier, and
the shiprepair centre also started and
completed the repairs of the vessels LNG Port
Harcourt, LNG Golar Grand, LNG Excalibur,
Stolt Kestrel, and Jipro Isis, which were
delivered to their respective owners after the
successful completion of their final tests.
During this same period the yard started
the repair works of LNG Delta, Princess Naomi
and British Kestrel, which will be completed
and delivered in the following months.
The works carried out in January included
the drydocking in Ferrol and Fene of seven of
the commercial vessels repaired this month,
which – except for LNG Port Harcourt, LNG
Excalibur and LNG Delta,, which underwent
alongside repairs – all underwent usual general
docking works, hull surface treatment, etc.
The most remarkable works in this period
included the complete overhaul of the main
engine and tank coating in all cargo tanks of
the vessel British Kestrel; the overhaul of
steam system valves, repair of main condenser
and installation of new funnel on LNG
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DRYDOCK MARCH 2011 43
The 94m long, 5500dwt Ems (formerly the
Buluklu and Rhone) - delivered in 2007 by the
Torgem yard in Turkey - was alongside in the
port of Montril, near Almeria, Spain, when the
vessel was struck by the bulbous bow of the
ferry Ace 2, formerly Euroferry Atlantica, which
had broken free from its moorings. Ems was
effectively sandwiched between the Ace 2 and
the quay wall, and in the process suffered
significant damage to both her port and
starboard sides.
The rogue vessel’s bulbous bow punctured
the Ems’ hull, causing a large 5m x 4m hole,
while significant damage was also caused to
the fuel tanks, main deck, cargo hatches,
coamings, hatch covers and gangway. One of
the fuel tanks was in fact punctured and
caused damage to a pipe inside the fuel tank
which in turn contaminated the ballast tank.
Although not holed on impact against the
quay, the port hull shell plating actually
incurred a larger area of damage than was
caused to the starboard side.
The Ems arrived in Gibraltar in early
December and a thorough inspection of the
vessel was undertaken by the yard together
with the owner. This revealed the full extent of
the damage sustained in the incident, after
which the process of repairing the stricken
vessel commenced. In all, some 22 tonnes of
steel was used to repair the hole in the
vessel’s side and other work during a 14 day
period in Gibdock’s No. 3 drydock. The ship
was redelivered on time to the owner, in line
with the original specification. On leaving the
drydock the Ems remained at the yard for a
further period of alongside repairs and
maintenance to hatch cover hydraulic systems.
John Taylor of Gibdock says the project
highlights the capacity of the yard to carry out
intensive repair jobs of this type, allowing the
vessel to re-enter service without undue delay.
He adds, “Our covered Number 3 dock was
particularly well suited for this task as it
ensured the work could go ahead regardless of
the weather conditions.”
The ship owner and manager, Werse
Bereederungs, has expressed itself highly
satisfied with the work carried out, and has
indicated that it plans to bring further vessels
to the yard in future. Superintendent, Captain
Peter Lodygowski, says, “We recognised that
this period before Christmas was a very busy
one for everybody but Gibdock promised to
get the extensive steel work done before the
holiday time and they were true to their word.
I can say that the quality of the steel work
repairs was excellent, leaving me pleasantly
surprised.”
Gibdock has a strong track record
repairing vessels of this type trading in the
Mediterranean. In 2010, some 125 multi-
purpose and container vessels were serviced
at the yard.
AsiaST MarineBreakthroughST Marine scored a breakthrough by securing
its first contract with The Royal Australian Navy
(RAN) to convert its 157.2m long combat
logistics vessel, HMAS Success, to be double
hulled to meet the International Maritime
Organisation standards for environmental
protection against oil spills. As a testament to
ST Marine’s strong track record in ship repair,
especially in upgrading and conversion, the
company secured several upgrading and
modification contracts from both its naval and
commercial customers.
The HMAS Success is designed to supply
naval combat units with fuel, ammunition,
food and stores whilst underway at sea.
Capable of day and night Replenishment at
Sea to ships alongside and concurrently by
her embarked helicopter to other ships in
company, the HMAS Success weighs 18,000
tonnes when fully loaded. Commissioned in
1986, HMAS Success is the largest ship built
in Australia for the RAN. Work was scheduled
to commence before the end of last year when
the tanker was deployed in the region and will
be re-delivered by the first half of 2011.
On the commercial front, ST Marine
secured two significant repair and conversion
jobs from Saipem (Portugal) Comercio
Maritimo (Saipem) and Coastline Group of
Companies (Coastline). Saipem’s 31,901
tonnes (GRT) SEMAC 1, a semi submersible
pipe lay vessel measuring 188.1m long
including truss and 54.8m wide, will undergo
upgrading and modification works including:
stern winches upgrade, installation of new
pipe tensioners, modification of Abandonment
and Recovery winch, maintenance activities
and Australisation of the vessel. As SEMAC 1
will be deployed in Australia, the vessel
needs to undergo Australisation to meet
requirements such as having each cabin
accommodating up to maximum two persons
and equipped with a private toilet unit as well
as ensuring that the entire vessel is Asbestos
free. Some of the major Australisation work
include: removing existing accommodation
(98 cabins with galley and offices) to rebuild
168 new cabins with galley and offices,
building a new helideck and an extra
accommodation block. The project has
commenced and is expected to be completed
by end July in 2011.
Caballo Maya, a 143.5m long and 22m
wide offshore diving support construction
vessel will be undergoing fabrication and
installation of sponsons, crane foundation and
modification of the stern section. The
sponsons fabrication will widen the vessel
WORLDWIDE
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