The Crazy Process of Repairing Billion $ Ships in Massive Dockyard

[Music] hello everyone and welcome back to the fluctus [Music] channel building a commercial ship is one of the largest investments in today's world these massive vessels require a substantial amount of money state-of-the-art ship building facilities and intense planning coordination as well as labor [Music] work the return on investment is secured but only if ship owners ensure the maintenance and repairs are tackled in a timely [Music] manner this approach is indispensable to maximize the lifespan of these enormous vessels safeguarding sustained profitability in this episode let's review the retrofit repair and maintenance processes of some critical sections and Equipment of billion- dooll car carriers Ship Repair retro fit and maintenance form the Cornerstone of ensuring the longevity and operational efficiency of these Maritime [Music] assets repair interventions address damages and [Music] wear it is crucial for sustaining structural integrity on the other hand retrofitting involves upgrading or modernizing a ship systems enhancing its efficiency safety and compliance with evolving regulations while timely and meticulous maintenance is pivotal it encompasses routine checks lubrication and component [Music] replacements this proactive approach mitigates potential issues ensuring seamless [Music] operation when a ship is being repaired Advanced Technologies and skilled labor converge to address intricate [Music] challenges dry docks and specialized facilities are [Music] integral [Music] these giant truly industrious areas facilitate comprehensive inspections and repairs beneath the water line the team must work quickly every minute counts to enable The Vessel to go back to [Music] navigating thus rigorous planning and coordination are imperative streamlining tasks and minimizing [Music] downtime whether routine or corrective the maintenance requires Precision to sustain optimal functionality from engines to navigation systems each opponent plays a role in Maritime efficacy retrofitting Demands a strategic Vision an investment to incorporate Cutting Edge Technologies to optimize fuel efficiency reduce emissions and enhance overall performance sometimes the repair maintenance and retrofitting might be performed simultaneously a complete process that gives the ship a second life the maintenance and repair of the MV Neptune galini stand out as one perfect example on January 30th 2019 Neptune galini dry docked at Odo Shipyard to undergo a comprehensive scope of tasks to ensure Optimal Performance and compliance with environmental regulations the repair and maintenance efforts encompassed H coating with silicone paint a bow thruster overhaul a total main engine overhaul tail shaft and Rudder Arrangement surveys plus cargo ramp repairs any identified issues were promptly rectified scrubber system retrofitting emerged as a major event a critical measure to reduce sulfur emissions and comply with International regulations [Music] skilled technicians carefully extended the funnel structure in three dimensions to accommodate the scrubber and Machinery odessos Shipyard ensured the Reconstruction of exhaust gas piping with a bypass system for the main engine auxiliary engines boiler and incinerator air sealed valves electrical Automation and monitoring systems were integrated along with modifications to the C chests after almost 1 month MV Neptune galini Departed the dry dock although ship ship owners conduct regular repair and maintenance unforeseen emergencies might arise enforcing quick intervention before it's too late emergency ship repairs such as the case of the MV Mariner at MEC shipyards become imperative when structural damage threatens both the lives of the crew and Commercial [Music] operations at the dockyard the team of Cutters and welders joined forces to mitigate the risk the plan consisted of cropping and renewing sections of the sides shell plating and transom [Music] plate there are a variety of marine coatings anti fowling for instance was invented to prevent the attachment of marine organisms to the submerged part of the ship's hole these organisms such as Barnacles and algae act as corrosive agents weakening the hole and reducing the overall performance of a vessel fortunately in the early 60s International Painting came to realize the size of the issue a decade after the company introduced the self-polishing copolymer technology known as the SPC this solution proved to be effective for fouling control on ships companies such as International paint continue to innovate and develop high performance Coatings with the focus on sustainability and enhancing vessel [Music] efficiency the fing control family of products includes fowl release anti-fouling Coatings and silicate coatings regularly applying these specialized Coatings maintains optimal hydrodynamic efficiency reduces drag and enhances fuel [Music] efficiency Beyond performance anti-fouling hole painting safeguards against biofouling related corrosion which significantly extends the lifespan of the ship [Music] structure another external part of the vessel which might be subject to retrofitting is the propeller propellers are a fundamental component in Maritime engineering these mechanical devices are located below the waterline and are designed to generate thrust by rotating through the water they are vital in determining a vessel speed maneuverability and overall [Music] efficiency the design of the propeller plays a crucial role in this as propeller technology continues to evolve ship owners retrofit this part of their vessels to enhance propulsion [Music] systems the propeller manufacturing process employed the sandc casting technique a method known for its precision and reliability in crafting complex metal structures [Music] this technique ensures the formation of a durable and aerodynamically efficient propeller quality assurance is [Music] Paramount x-ray scanning was employed to scrutinize the Integrity of the newly cast propeller this non-destructive testing method ensures the propeller meets stringent standards for structural soundness once the X-ray scanning confirmed the structural Integrity the propeller underwent a meticulous polishing process the finest craftsmanship use the latest polishing machines and techniques to ensure the smoothness of the surface this reduces drag and contributes to the overall hydrodynamic efficiency of the propeller next the propeller was carefully delivered to the shipyard where the ethylene carrier was [Music] afloat the culmination of the project involved the installation and fitting of the newly crafted five blade [Music] propeller additionally the car carrier was outfitted with nakashima's energy saving device or Eco cap [Music] the Ecco cap aimed to further improve propulsion performance by eliminating The Hub [Music] Vortex the final phase of the project involved a comprehensive SE trial this rigorous testing period allow allowed the ship owner to assess the performance of the new propeller and Eco cap device in real world conditions observing the course of the vessel it was clear that it was now sailing more straight than before additionally sea trials validated the merits of propeller retrofitting in achieving me load reduction and fuel consumption [Music] Improvement that's the end of this video I hope you enjoyed it make sure to subscribe to this channel so you don't miss any of our new content see you next [Music] time

Channel: Fluctus

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Keywords: Vessel repairs and maintenance, ship retrofitting, retrofitting projects, vessel Repair and Maintenance, Neptune Galene Dry-docking, Scrubber System Retrofit, emergency repair, MV Mariner emergency repair, Ethylene Carrier retrofitting, propeller retrofitting, ship Energy Saving Device Installation, Ship Protective coating, Anti-fouling painting, bow-thruster overhaul, main engine overhaul, tail shaft and rudder replacement, Hoeth autoliner

Id: AzKUs8iPQuU

Length: 14min 56sec (896 seconds)

Published: Tue Dec 12 2023