Dockyard completes Norwegian BOS Angler’s dry-dock repair

The Colombo Dockyard Plc (CDL) has recently completed dry-dock repairs on Norwegian BOS Angler, the sophisticated offshore research vessel.

CDL said the Managers FJORD Shipping, Norway had placed confidence in Colombo for her repairs to be carried out in Colombo. The vessel dry-docked for repairs in March.

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 dry-docking 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 Dmitry Nyukhin - Technical Superintendent and e Magne Aavik – Fleet Manager. The yard team was headed by Ship Manager Priyanka Cooray – who was well supported by all production departments to re-deliver the vessel ahead of 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 Ltd., 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.