Taipei Trader, a containership run by Lomar Shipping, anchors at theNo 3 dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard– the very first ship to drydock at the shipyard considering that resuming after Hurricane Dorian
Grand Bahama Shipyard records that it has actually drydocked its very first vessel considering that resuming soon after Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas previously this month.
Taipei Trader, a 9,932-ton containership run by Lomar Shipping Limited, anchored at the lawn’sNo 3 completely dry dock today, a significant action in the return of typical procedures to the shipyard.
Taipei Trader very first anchored at the lawn on August 25 for a regular program consisting of propulsion and also thruster upkeep, and also prep work of the hull for safety finish application. On August 30, according to the shipyard’s cyclone treatments, the vessel needed to be undocked and also leave the shipyard as a result of the predicted course of Hurricane Dorian.
Following the return and also docking of Taipei Trader, Grand Bahama Shipyard returned to upkeep job and also repair services on the ship, which are anticipated to be finished inOctober
Earlier this month, the shipyard likewise revealed the return of the 57,062-ton Agathonissos had by Greece- based Eletson, which is presently at the pier finishing repair began before the tornado (see earlier tale).
Planning continues to be on the right track for the following scheduled cruise liner drydocking at the shipyard, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Ecstasy, on October 5.
“We are grateful to our dedicated team members at Grand Bahama Shipyard, whose hard work has made it possible for us to quickly resume dry dock operations and continue to serve our important maritime clients,” claimed David Skentelbery, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ofGrand Bahama Shipyard “This drydocking is another important recovery milestone for the shipyard and the community, which will continue to see positive economic activity from the shipyard’s ongoing operations and resultant benefit to the island.”
Added Skentelbery: “While cleanup and repair operations were ongoing at the shipyard in preparation for restarting ship repair and drydocking activities, our employees continued to volunteer their time, resources and expert skills to assist in recovery efforts across Grand Bahama. We could not be more proud of their efforts to step up when needed to restart the shipyard and to support our colleagues and neighbors.”
The shipyard’s workers have actually aidedGrand Bahama Utility Company Ltd in bring back fresh water solutions, aided in the circulation of crucial help by the Bahamas National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), offered mobile light and also power generation tools to East Grand Bahama and also produced “flying squads” of shipyard volunteers to aid where required on the island, consisting of a 40-person group sent out to tidy up and also clear particles from 7 affected colleges to assist make sure the structures and also class are tidy and also secure for the return of pupils.
Founded in 2000 by investors Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd, and also Grand Bahama Port Authority, Grand Bahama Shipyard is a leader in dry-docking, afloat repair services, repairs refits and also resurgences for vessels from the cruise ship, business and also overseas sectors of the maritime market.
Taipei Trader, a containership run by Lomar Shipping, anchors at theNo 3 dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard– the very first ship to drydock at the shipyard considering that resuming after Hurricane Dorian
