We have seen substantial progress in our new cargo vessel’s construction since our last newsletter, with significant developments across major hull block fabrication.

Hull Block U1: Engine Room and Steering Gear

This intricate block is currently being fabricated in the building dock. It is designed to accommodate critical systems like engine beds, steering gear, propeller shafts, rudders, and double bottom tanks.

Hull Block U10: Bow Block

The bow block is progressing well and is being fabricated in two sections, upper and lower, in the workshop. This bow block will incorporate the bulbous bow, bow thruster tunnels, and anchor chain lockers.

Hull Block U8: Upper Hold

Designed with an opening for the cargo hatch and side access for the cargo hoist, this block will soon be positioned on top of the fully integrated blocks U4, U5, and U6 in the building dock. This addition will help shape the vessel’s cargo hold structure.

Lower Hold and Double Bottom Blocks (U4, U5 & U6)

The integration of blocks U4, U5, and U6 has been successfully completed within the building dock, forming a solid base for the cargo hold. Painting of the underwater areas has started with localized shot blasting and painting of the flat bottom and keel plate, using International Paints’ anticorrosive coatings to protect against corrosion and two coats of antifouling paint to prevent marine growth.