Passenger Vessel Amet Majesty Afloat Repair Requirements Handled By Colombo Dockyard

June 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The passenger vessel Amet Majesty (16,546 GRT) was successfully accommodated for afloat repairs at short notice during end May. This passenger vessel owned by Amet Shipping India (Pvt) Ltd. was   managed ABS Marine Service Pvt Ltd.

The passenger vessel intended to for cruising between Colombo and India, called in with afloat repair requirements, during this call the passenger vessel was accommodated at guide Pier 1.

Colombo Dockyard’s newly introduced afloat repair unit swung into action to handle this project, the owner’s stringent requirements were identified and suitably addressed during this call.  

The main scope of work consisted of: Hydro- blasting and painting of ship hull and accommodation area, painting of ship name on the hull (5 meter height), Changing of funnel Logos, Fabrication and installation of 100 Ton Fresh water swimming pool consuming approx. 11 tons of steel. Overhaul of 18 nos. scupper valves by blanking underwater pipes,  removal to work shop and O/H.  The repairs were completed within the quoted period of 3 weeks.  

The project was coordinated by the afloat repair unit, the team was headed by Mr. Mahesh Hettige – Asst. General Manager (Afloat Repairs), ably supported by the production teams from all departments in completing this project successfully. The repairs were carried out meeting the requirements of classification Society Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The owner’s representative Mr. P. Bharati overlooked the project in Colombo. The Local agents for the vessel during this call were Ceyline Shipping Agency Pte Ltd.

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Colombo Dockyard PLC is the island's leading Ship repair, Shipbuilding and Heavy Engineering facility, conveniently located inside the very Port of Colombo operates 4 graving dry-docks with a maximum capacity of 125,000 Dwt.