MMMarine Inc vessel in completely dry dock at Navalrocha
Lisbon, Portugal, based ship repair work lawn Navalrocha has actually been busy this year, also while browsing the COVID-19 episode. Notable tasks have actually consisted of finishing a multi-million Euro refit of a seismic study ship as well as handling its initial ballast water therapy system setup.
“In these extraordinary times Navalrocha continues to be active and operational,” claims business supervisorSergio Rodrigues “We are carefully navigating our way through the pandemic to ensure our shipyard remains safe, healthy and open for business in order to provide our clients with fast, reliable and efficient ship repair solutions. Following several landmark projects in the first half of 2020 we are now looking to the future with optimism and a busy order book for the third and fourth quarters of the year. While these are uncertain times our sights remain firmly fixed on remaining active and driving growth in key markets. Our order book for the second half of 2020 involves a steady stream of projects including three high profile BWTS installations, as we further cement our position as a specialist in this area.”
Looking at essential development markets, Rodrigues claims that Navalrocha is additionally delighting in considerable success in the research study vessel as well as tugboat fields. The lawn is well positioned to provide for the LPG, item provider as well as small LNG markets because of its distance to significant Portuguese ports consisting of Sines, Leixoes as well as Aveiro, while its affordable prices, quick turn-around times, dependability as well as expanding record position the shipyard in a solid setting to maximize this broadening market.
REFIT FOR POLARCUS
Navalrocha’s initial task in 2020 included a multi-million Euro refit for Dubai- based aquatic geophysical businessPolarcus The lawn dealt with the ultra-modern 14 banner 3D/4D seismic vessel Polarcus Naila, which is amongst one of the most eco innovative seismic vessels on the planet, including mechanical, hydraulic, piping, steel job, blowing up as well as repainting in addition to oil, gas as well as ballast storage tank cleansing, woodworking as well as welding. Around 350 designers were associated with the agreement which called for cautious administration of high-value study tools.
“The Polarcus project helps highlight one of our yard’s significant advantages, which is the scale of our graving docks,” claimedRodrigues “This opens the door to many more projects involving seismic survey vessels and ships with similar dimensions such as OSVs, PSVs and AHTs. The deal came shortly after we delivered our first ever BWTS project for the Paxoi bunker tanker capping off a highly memorable period in the shipyard’s history.”
In late January Naval Rocha invited the Ice Lady Patagonia II catamaran cruising private yacht for a seven-day repair work task including job to prop shafts as well as the tail system in addition to scratching as well as high stress cleaning to the hull. This adhered to an undersea examination from a group of scuba divers. Another standout task in very early 2020 included the Santa Maria Manuela cruising vessel which went through a reclassification in Dock 2. The 19-day task saw a variety of job performed consisting of blowing up, paint, mechanical job, piping as well as storage tank therapy.
BWTS INSTALLMENT
February saw the arrival of the MMMarine Inc bunkering vessel Andros, which was anchored for 15 days throughout which Navalrocha functioned along with its in-yard companion Step Consolidated to set up an Alfa Laval BWTS.
“In order to maximize speed and efficiency our engineers fabricated new pipes before the vessel arrived after requesting 3D CAD drawings from the vessel management team,” claimsRodrigues “Prefabrication work involved anti-corrosion treatment with the application of zinc coating through deep carbonization.”
In Spring, Navalrocha anchored the tugboat Castelo de Sines, run by Rebonave, for category study job that included blasting, repair to the propulsion system as well as full-blown paint. This task was adhered to by the arrival of 2 sea pulls under a brand-new agreement with Dutch driver ALP Marine Services.
Moving right into very early Summer, Naval Rocha finished a pier side task for the SeaDream II cruise ship vessel. Minor repair included steel job as well as piping. Shortly after a 2nd tugboat, Reboport’s Monforte, showed up for category job. This 20-day task included mechanical, piping revival as well as blasting.
Rodrigues claims among Navalrocha’s biggest properties is its critical place in the protected Tagus Bay with greater than 300 days of sunlight each year.
“Our yard is able to offer a fast and cost-effective solution to ship companies looking to avoid the congested Strait of Gibraltar or Mediterranean,” he claims. “The scale of the operation, with three dedicated dry docks, also places us at an advantage ensuring every project receives priority treatment from a 70-strong workforce and cluster of sub-contractors based on site.”
