COLOMBO DOCKYARD ATTRACTS MAERSK LINE   OWNED MV. SAFMARINE NGAMI FOR DRYDOCKING AND LAY UP REPAIRS.    

A P Moller -Maersk one of the biggest vessel operators globally with over 600 vessels places repeated confidence in Colombo for repairs, when one of the latest container carriers in their fleet Safmarine Ngami (DWT: 35,119, LOA: 210.00 M, Beam: 29.80 M) called in for her first special survey repairs during January 2013.  
The container carrier Safmarine Ngami called in for her first special survey and drydocking repairs to Colombo on the 18th of January. Colombo Dockyard was selected on the excellent repairs carried out on MV. Maersk Ronneby also owned by the same owners during February 2012 successfully. 

The Colombo Dockyard was the best option for the owners/ managers given the strategic location placing the vessel on the trading route, the vessel discharged her containers in the Port of Colombo and shifted directly into drydocks for her lay-up repairs. Colombo’s flexibility was evident, when the vessel was accommodated in drydock on the same day of completion of cargo, one day ahead of the committed date. 

The repairs were completed on schedule meeting owner’s requirements. 
During this drydocking call the work package covered repairs in all sectors; 
• Main job was blasting & painting of hull, as Owners were highly concerned on the vessel's speed & fuel consumption, which highly depends on the vessel's hull condition.
• As per job specification full blasting (SA 2.5) on flat bottom & vertical bottom areas were carried out. 
• The hull treatment team played a key role during this project and the initial paint coat was totally removed to apply the new scheme of paints. The hull treatment team comprising of Mr. Rajawasan & Mr. Nishantha were instrumental in completing the coating work within the time frame, even though there were weather interruptions during the vessel’s stay.  The advanced coating type HEMPEL'S ANTI-FOULING DYNAMIC 79560, was used for the first time in Sri Lanka.  
• Main Engine was of MAN B&W 7L70ME-C, a camshaft-less engine, with full electronically controlled fuel injection, cylinder lubrication and exhaust v/v operation, illustrates the high sophistication of the vessel.  
• Bow thruster, Stern tube seal and ME turbocharger repairs were attended by OEMs, but well supported by yard team headed by Mr. D.S. Arangala. Regular DD jobs such as overboard valves, sea valves, boiler mountings etc were also completed as per spec.
• Deck side, Electrical & Steel repairs were carried out by yard personal, well guided by the respective Ship Repair Engineers Mr. Asanka, Mr. Munaweera and Mr. Thivanka.

The owner’s interests were looked after by Mr. Anand Chaudhari – Fleet Superintendent, Mr. Suresh Verma –Superintendent and Mr. Clyde Peres – Fleet Group Manager, Technical Operations.  The project team was headed by Ship Manager Mr. Samitha Silva – 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 container carrier was accommodated in the 125,000 DWT drydock for her repair requirements and sailed out direct from the drydocks to the loading berth in the port of Colombo. The repairs were carried out meeting the Class American Bureau of Shipping society requirements.   

Prudential Shipping Lines (PTE) Ltd. handled the local husbanding work smoothly. 

Emergence of Colombo as hub for container traffic, places Colombo Dockyard as a serious candidate for many leading container carriers touching Colombo, for her repair requirements. (Drydocking / afloat). The maritime industry in Sri Lanka has seen rejuvenated activity with the recent developments and further increase in activity should be visible with the starting of the operation of Colombo South port by mid 2013. Given these positive developments the main shipping lines are looking at Colombo/ Sri Lanka as a serious destination for their drydocking repairs and marine requirements.

Platform Supply Vessel ‘Greatship Rachna’ Launched

Platform Supply Vessel ‘Greatship Rachna’ Launched  

Greatship Rachna, the second vessel of a series of three Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels being built by Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) for Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte Limited of Singapore, was ceremonially launched at the auspicious time of 1143 am on 28th June 2012.

The ceremonial Launching was performed by Owner’s Representative Mr. V. K. Chandrasekaran (General Manager - New Building Offshore Logistics) in the presence of  Mr. Jeewaka Gunadheera (Project Manager), Classification Society Surveyors Mr. Srinath Herat (Lloyds Register) and Mr. DVD Prasadrao (Indian Register of Shipping).

Mr. Akihiko Nakauchi (Chairman, CDPLC), Mr. Mangala Yapa (MD/CEO, CDPLC), Mr. Y. Kijima (Director), Mr. N. Nishida (Alternate Director/ Technical Advisor) and a host of senior managers and the project management team led by Mr. R.D.J. Sumanasiri (Special Projects Manager) participated at the event.

This Vessel designed by Seatech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd of Singapore shall be incorporated with an oil recovery arrangement and shall have the capability to operate as an advanced PSV, as well as, light construction support vessel, complying to SPS Code 2008, Clean Design requirements.

Now the Vessel will proceed to the next step in the shipbuilding process which is, outfitting, in the areas of Deck, Accommodation, Machinery, Piping, Electrical and Painting. Once these activities are completed, the Vessel shall undergo a strict process of testing, commissioning and sea trials. All these work is scheduled to be completed and the vessel will be delivered during the 3^rd quarter of 2012.

The main role of this Vessel is to support offshore oil and gas fields around the clock and the Vessel will have an endurance of 35 days and a cruising range of about 9,200 nautical miles. Designed for operation worldwide and with an outstanding speed of 13.8 knots, the Vessel can get to the desired location around the world as quickly as possible, minimizing downtime. The Vessel shall be built for operation in un-restricted waters.

Twin controllable pitch propellers, twin high lift rudders and transverse bow and stern thrusters provide good maneuverability and station keeping ability. The vessel shall be controlled from twin maneuvering consoles fitted in the wheelhouse, forward and aft stations with "joy-stick" controls. The Vessel shall also be equipped with advanced dynamic positioning (DP AA) system which assures safe and more efficient operations while working in close proximity to oil platforms/ rigs, even under the harsh weather conditions.

The vessel shall be equipped with a fully automated bridge layout with alarm monitoring systems for periodic single man bridge operation, and will be classed with “NAV1” notation. The vessel shall be fitted with automated installations enabling machinery spaces to remain periodically unattended in all sailing conditions including maneuverings, qualifying it to be assigned with “UMS” notation.

The Vessel is also designed to have an enhanced accommodation area for 50 persons. These accommodation areas shall be well-appointed and aesthetically designed with special attention made to noise and vibration levels and crew comfort onboard the vessel, thereby meeting compliance to ‘CAC3’ notation of the classification society.

The Vessel shall also be classed with “In Water Survey” denoting the vessel could be operated without being dry-docked for 5 years.  Due to this, surveying the underwater parts of the Vessel could be carried out while the Vessel is still afloat instead of having to dry dock the Vessel for examination of the under water areas, as is conventionally done. This is a huge saving for the Owner. In addition, the Vessel shall also be equipped with Tail Shaft monitoring system (SCM) which is a huge advantage for the Owner in his quest for monitoring of temperature and condition in the tail shafts. 

In addition to the dry bulk carrying capability, the vessel shall also be capable of carrying methanol, which is a low flash point liquid. In order to prevent any fire risks, a special deck foam fire fighting and prevention system has been installed for safety and shall be designed, constructed and outfitted complying with the latest rules and regulations applicable to a Vessel of this type and size. The plan approval and survey during construction will be performed Lloyds Register and the Indian Register of Shipping.

It is with great pride that Colombo Dockyard highlight that Ships carrying the adage MADE IN SRI LANKA, are now operating across oceans worldwide and it is the Company’s commitment to build Ships to the highest quality, meeting international standards, guaranteed performance, at competitive prices, that has enabled Colombo Dockyard to spread Ships “MADE IN SRI LANKA”, from here to the World.

Colombo Dockyard delivers ‘Greatship Roopa’

Colombo Dockyard delivers ‘Greatship Roopa’   

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) delivered the 1^st of a series three Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels (MPSVs) for Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte Limited of Singapore, at the auspicious time of 0945 am on 11^th July 2012.

The delivery ceremony was attended by Owner’s Representatives Mr. P.R. Naware (Executive Director), Mr. V. K. Chandrasekaran (General Manager New Building Offshore Logistics), Mr. Jeewaka Gunadheera (Project Manager). Classification Society Surveyors   Mr. Srinath Heart, Mr. Anil Kumar  (Lloyds Register), Mr. DVD Prasada Rao (Indian Register of Shipping) were also present.

Mr. Mangala Yapa (MD/CEO, CDPLC), Mr. Y. Kijima (Director), Senior Managers and the project management team led by Mr. R.D.J. Sumanasiri (Special Projects Manager) participated at the event.

This Vessel is designed by Seatech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd of Singapore and it incorporates an oil recovery arrangement and has the capability to operate as advanced PSV, as well as, light construction support vessel, complying to SPS Code 2008, Clean Design requirements.

The main role of this Vessel is to support offshore oil and gas fields around the clock and the Vessel will have an endurance of 35 days and a cruising range of about 9,200 nautical miles. Designed for operation worldwide and with an outstanding speed of 13.8 knots, the Vessel can get to the desired location around the world as quickly as possible, minimizing downtime. The Vessel shall be built for operation in un-restricted waters.

Twin controllable pitch propellers, twin high lift rudders and transverse bow and stern thrusters provide good maneuverability and station keeping ability. The vessel shall be controlled from twin maneuvering consoles fitted in the wheelhouse, forward and aft stations with "joy-stick" controls. The Vessel shall also be equipped with advanced dynamic positioning (DP AA) system which assures safe and more efficient operations while working in close proximity to oil platforms/ rigs, even under the harsh weather conditions.

The vessel shall be equipped with a fully automated bridge layout with alarm monitoring systems for periodic single man bridge operation, and will be classed with “NAV1” notation. The vessel shall be fitted with automated installations enabling machinery spaces to remain periodically unattended in all sailing conditions including maneuverings, qualifying it to be assigned with “UMS” notation.

The Vessel is also designed to have an enhanced accommodation area for 50 persons. These accommodation areas shall be well-appointed and aesthetically designed with special attention made to noise and vibration levels and crew comfort onboard the vessel, thereby meeting compliance to ‘CAC3’ notation of the classification society.

The Vessel shall also be classed with “In Water Survey” denoting the vessel could be operated without being dry-docked for 5 years.  Due to this, surveying the underwater parts of the Vessel could be carried out while the Vessel is still afloat instead of having to dry dock the Vessel for examination of the under water areas, as is conventionally done. This is a huge saving for the Owner. In addition, the Vessel shall also be equipped with Tail Shaft monitoring system (SCM) which is a huge advantage for the Owner in his quest for monitoring of temperature and condition in the tail shafts. 

In addition to the dry bulk carrying capability, the vessel shall also be capable of carrying methanol, which is a low flash point liquid. In order to prevent any fire risks, a special deck foam fire fighting and prevention system has been installed for safety and shall be designed, constructed and outfitted complying with the latest rules and regulations applicable to a Vessel of this type and size. The plan approval and survey during construction will be performed Lloyds Register and the Indian Register of Shipping.

It is with great pride that Colombo Dockyard highlight that Ships carrying the adage MADE IN SRI LANKA, are now operating across oceans worldwide and it is the Company’s commitment to build Ships to the highest quality, meeting international standards, guaranteed performance, at competitive prices, that has enabled Colombo Dockyard to spread Ships “MADE IN SRI LANKA”, from here to the World.