The sophisticated offshore research vessel BOS Angler called in for drydocking related repairs in March 2012. The Managers FJORD SHIPPING, NORWAY placed confidence in Colombo for her repairs to be carried out in Colombo.
The highly sophisticated vessel capable of 3D survey capabilities had been in operation in the Indian coast prior to arriving in Colombo for her repairs.
During this call the owners decided to carryout extensive repairs to her machinery, the main engines and generators were overhauled. The vessel’s shafting line was also inspected and necessary spare parts were replaced. The routine drydocking related repairs were carried out during this major layup repair call.
The vessel was accommodated in dock No. 01 and subsequently re docked to complete her shafting work in Dock no. 04. The Colombo shipyard was the best option for the owners/ managers given the strategic location soon after her deployment in the Indian coastal waters.
The Managers interests were looked after by Mr. Dmitry Nyukhin – Technical Superintendent and e Mr. Magne Aavik – Fleet Manager. The yard team was headed by Ship Manager Mr. A. P. Kariyapperuma– who was well supported by all production departments to re-deliver the vessel on schedule.
The owners were happy with the excellent facilities at their disposal coupled with the quality workmanship, professional approach to meet the owners requirements were highly appreciated. The shipyard’s ability to flexibly meet the owners / managers technical requirements to deliver the project successfully highlighted. The repairs were carried out meeting the Class DNV society requirements.
Mc Larens Shipping Limited handled the local husbanding work smoothly.
Emergence of Colombo as a major player for vessels operating in the offshore industry is a definite plus for the owners / operators operating in the region. Colombo’s shipbuilding capabilities also come in handy, with the wealth of experience in delivering sophisticated DP 2 enabled offshore support vessels to the international market. The owners have a proven repair facility capable of handling the sophisticated vessels comfortably in Colombo.
[mappress] Subsea World News Staff , May 18, 2012;