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Colombo’s customer centric approach was evident, where all production departments rallied round the project manager to redeliver the vessel ahead of schedule.
During this drydocking call the work package covered repairs in all sectors; tail shaft surveyor, propeller silicone painting, two main engine units overhauled, these were the main items on the critical path. The 11 hatch cover repairs and blast painting of seven of them. In addition, the company also undertook internal steel repairs approximately three tanks, blasting and painting of two tanks of approximately 400sqms in scattered locations, 18 seawater pipes renewed with hot dip galvanising, overhauling of seven electrical motors and routine dry dock work related repairs such as sea valves, boilers, hull painting, anchor chain work
The project team was headed by Ship Manager Priyanka Cooray – who was well supported by all production departments, especially Asiri Wijayagunathilaka - Engine Dept., Gayan Senadheera - Steel Dept. and K. Kalubowila from the Hull Treatment Dept.
The owner’s interests were looked after by Damir Glavan – Technical Director and Vinko Jurkovic, Technical Superintendent during this drydocking call.
The owners were satisfied with the 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 after. During this call vessel’s owners decided to change her name and she sailed out as MV. Baleen. The repairs were carried out meeting the NKK Class society requirements. McLarens Shipping Ltd., handled the local husbanding work smoothly.
