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May 18th, 2012

Visit the Colombo Dockyard PLC stall at the Colombo Boat Show : 18-20 May 2012.

Visit the Colombo Dockyard PLC stall ate Posidonia 2012: Greece: 4-8 June 2012

NORWEGIAN OWNED BOS ANGLER DRYDOCKING REPAIRS COMPLETED IN COLOMBO.

May 18th, 2012

The sophisticated offshore research vessel BOS Angler called in for drydocking related repairs in March 2012. The Managers FJORD SHIPPING, NORWAY placed confidence in Colombo for her repairs to be carried out in Colombo.  

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 drydocking 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 Mr. Dmitry Nyukhin – Technical Superintendent and e Mr. Magne Aavik – Fleet Manager. The yard team was headed by Ship Manager Mr. A. P. Kariyapperuma– who was well supported by all production departments to re-deliver the vessel on 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 Limited 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.

 

 

ORV. Bos Angler accommodated in Colombo Dockyard’s 125,000 dwt drydock No. 04 during her repair call.

Platform Supply Vessel ‘Greatship Roopa’ Launched -1st of a series three Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels.

March 13th, 2012

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) launched the 1st of a series three Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels (MPSVs) for Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte Limited of Singapore, at the auspicious time of 1035 am on 5th March 2012.

The ceremonial Launching was done by Owner’s Representative Mr. P.R. Naware (Executive Director) in the presence of Mr. V. K. Chandrasekaran (General Manager New Building Offshore Logistics), Mr. K.S.S. Kowshik Senior General Manager (Technical & Operations), Mr. Jeewaka Gunadheera (Project Manager), Classification Society Surveyors Mr. Srinath Herat (Lloyds Register), Mr. DVD Prasadrao (Indian Register of Shipping).

Mr. Akihiko Nakauchi (Chairman, CDPLC), Mr. Mangala Yapa (MD/CEO, CDPLC), and a host of senior managers and the project management team led by Mr. R.D.J. Sumanasiri (Special Projects Manager) participated at the event.

This Vessel is designed by Seatech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd of Singapore and it incorporates an oil recovery arrangement and has the capability to operate as advanced PSV, as well as, light construction support vessel, complying to SPS Code 2008,Clean Design requirements.

The Vessel will now go in for shipoutfitting work and is scheduled for delivery within the 2nd quarter of 2012.

The main role of this Vessel is to support offshore oil and gas fields around the clock and the Vessel will have an endurance of 35 days and a cruising range of about 9,200 nautical miles. Designed for operation worldwide and with an outstanding speed of 13.8 knots, the Vessel can get to the desired location around the world as quickly as possible, minimizing downtime. The Vessel shall be built for operation in un-restricted waters.

Twin controllable pitch propellers, twin high lift rudders and transverse bow and stern thrusters provide good maneuverability and station keeping ability. The vessel shall be controlled from twin maneuvering consoles fitted in the wheelhouse, forward and aft stations with “joy-stick” controls. The Vessel shall also be equipped with advanced dynamic positioning (DP AA) system which assures safe and more efficient operations while working in close proximity to oil platforms/ rigs, even under the harsh weather conditions.

The vessel shall be equipped with a fully automated bridge layout with alarm monitoring systems for periodic single man bridge operation, and will be classed with “NAV1” notation. The vessel shall be fitted with automated installations enabling machinery spaces to remain periodically unattended in all sailing conditions including maneuverings, qualifying it to be assigned with “UMS” notation.

The Vessel is also designed to have an enhanced accommodation area for 50 persons. These accommodation areas shall be well-appointed and aesthetically designed with special attention made to noise and vibration levels and crew comfort onboard the vessel, thereby meeting compliance to ‘CAC3’ notation of the classification society.

The Vessel shall also be classed with “In Water Survey” denoting the vessel could be operated without being dry-docked for 5 years. Due to this, surveying the underwater parts of the Vessel could be carried out while the Vessel is still afloat instead of having to dry dock the Vessel for examination of the under water areas, as is conventionally done. This is a huge saving for the Owner. In addition, the Vessel shall also be equipped with Tail Shaft monitoring system (SCM) which is a huge advantage for the Owner in his quest for monitoring of temperature and condition in the tail shafts.

In addition to the dry bulk carrying capability, the vessel shall also be capable of carrying methanol, which is a low flash point liquid. In order to prevent any fire risks, a special deck foam fire fighting and prevention system has been installed for safety and shall be designed, constructed and outfitted complying with the latest rules and regulations applicable to a Vessel of this type and size. The plan approval and survey during construction will be performed Lloyds Register and the Indian Register of Shipping.

It is with great pride that Colombo Dockyard highlight that Ships carrying the adage MADE IN SRI LANKA, are now operating across oceans worldwide and it is the Company’s commitment to build Ships to the highest quality, meeting international standards, guaranteed performance, at competitive prices, that has enabled Colombo Dockyard to spread Ships “MADE IN SRI LANKA”, from here to the World. An odyssey of excellence continues.

Colombo Dockyard fly’s the Sri Lankan Flag high at SMP World Expo 2012

February 22nd, 2012

Colombo Dockyard PLC the premier Shipbuilding & Ship repairing yard in Sri Lanka participated as the Bronze Partner at the Shipping, Marine & Ports World Expo 2012 (SMP World Expo 2012) a Maritime Conference & Technology Exposition at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai organized by the CHEMTECH Foundation between 8th to 11th February 2012 and showcased its products and services.
The event provided excellent business opportunities and a platform where the Shipyard met many representatives of the Government, maritime bodies and the shipping industry. The Conference covered areas such as shipbuilding technologies, infrastructure requirements, maritime safety & security issues and many more relevant topics, while the Exhibition was used to showcase the state of the art and innovative products, systems and processes in use. The live coverage provided by the TV and press media ensured wide media publicity to this event. Mr. Mangala Yapa, MD / CEO Colombo Dockyard PLC addressed the SMP 2012 conference on the topic “Ship Repair Industry Challenges” on invitation made by the distinguished advisory panel. The conference was attended by key players from the international shipping fraternity.   
The inaugural opening ceremony on 8th February 2012 was held under the patronage of Shri K. Mohandas Secretary Ministry of Shipping and Hon Minister of Defence, Vice Admiral Ganesh Mahadevan COM, Ministry of Defence (Navy) was the Chief Guest for the proceedings held on 9th February 2012. High ranking Government officials and many Indian private sector and foreign delegations added prestige to the Event.
As both our nations have been enjoying cordial social, religious and trade relationships for well over twenty five centuries, and successive Indian administrations have especially hand picked Sri Lankan expertise for a range of tasks, including the services of Colombo Dockyard for many of its ship repairing and shipbuilding needs, Colombo Dockyard joining as a “partner” at the Exhibition and Conference came in to much praise by the Shipping fraternity in India.
As neighbouring countries, our two nations have complimented each other throughout the years, with “healthy competition’ that’s been beneficial to both countries. Since Sri Lanka is strategically located adjacent to the southern tip of the Indian sub continent, Colombo Dockyard has been able to cater to ship owners from both the east and west coasts with very minimal diversion cost/time.  
Similarly, the current development of the port facilities in Sri Lanka is intended to develop Sri Lanka to be the ‘trade gateway’ between India and the rest of the world, as Hong Kong is for China and Singapore is for Malaysia. With India emerging as a global powerhouse, we in Sri Lanka stands to benefit from India’s prosperity and ‘we at Colombo Dockyard are ready’ to serve the emerging needs of the Indian market.
The supportive policies of our respective governments such as the Indo–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (the first FTA signed by India) have given us the necessary impetus for the growth of bilateral trade. Further augmentation of these activities is expected through the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is being favourably considered by the two governments.
Additionally, with many internationally reputed OEMs setting up their service centres in Colombo, we have been able to strengthen our “position” as the premier marine hub of Asia.
Demonstrating our approach of “synergy”, Nagasaki Semapaku Sobi (NSS) of Japan, GL Nobel Denton of Norway and Pership Group of Sri Lanka strategically joined Colombo Dockyard’s pavilion at this SMP World Expo 2012 to portray a glimpse of the unique offers at  disposal, when a Ship Owner/ Operator select ‘Colombo Dockyard’ to be the preferred Shipbuilder or Shiprepairer.
With our large base of Indian Customers who have chosen Colombo Dockyard over competitor organizations for their shiprepair and shipbuilding needs, we have maintained our dedication to producing good results, safe-guarding the trust and confidence placed by them in our capabilities. With the dawn of peace and political stability in Sri Lanka, we are now better geared and more than ready to offer Sri Lankan Excellence and Ingenuity coupled  with our strategic and synergistic alliances to all our future Customers. 

 

Vice Admiral Ganesh Mahadevan COM, Ministry of Defence (Navy) visiting the Colombo Dockyard pavilion (2nd from Left) also in the picture Mr. Mangala Yapa-MD/CEO (Extreme left), Mr. Grover, Mr. J C Anand – IRS,  Mr. Prince Lye -Head of Marketing, shipbuilding and Mr. Tiran De Sampayo – Pership Shipping.

 

Mr. Mangala Yapa , MD/ CEO, addressing the SMP Conference.

Colombo Dockyard  PLC pavilion  making a grand statement at the Exhibition.

 

The team representing the Colombo Dockyard pavilion comprising officials from  NSS, GL Noble Denton, Pership Shipping and Colombo Dockyard.

BERNHARDSCHULTE SHIP MANAGEMENT GROUP SIGNS A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH COLOMBO DOCKYARD.

February 15th, 2012

 

 

Bernhard Schulte Ship Management Group, (BSM) signed a ship repair agreement with Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) on the 19th of January 2012.  BSM is one of the largest ship management companies in the world, globally managing over 670 vessels of which over 300 are under full management. This cooperation agreement demonstrates that BSM places confidence in Colombo for their repair requirements and has added CDPLC to its list of preferred yards.  

Colombo has been providing repair facilities to a wide spectrum of global owners over the past three decades. Signing this agreement with BSM can be considered a significant milestone for Colombo. As a result of this, BSM will now have at their disposal, the experienced and dynamic repair service teams, located in one of the most strategic maritime hubs, adding value and convenience to the BSM fleet and its owners.

Lying at the hub of many shipping lanes joining the West, the Middle East, Far East as well as Africa and Australia, Colombo has been recognised world over as the hub port in South Asia.  Colombo Dockyard is the island’s leading Ship repair, Shipbuilding and Heavy Engineering facility, conveniently located within the Port of Colombo. CDPLC operates 04 graving dry-docks with a capacity of 125,000 Dwt and has extensive repair berth facilities. Established in 1974, this state of the art engineering entity has been servicing a wide spectrum of international clients in the Ship Repair, Shipbuilding, Heavy Engineering and Offshore Engineering sectors. Since the year 1993 CDPLC has been operating in joint collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited, Japan.
  

Colombo’s strategic location and flexibility has been already experienced by BSM, a few months ago when of one of their vessels was entrusted to CDPLC for repairs.

The BSM-CDPLC agreement will strengthen the business relationship between the two establishments, which will definitely be mutually beneficial to both organisations, where BSM will have a shipyard with red carpet service, while CDPLC will have the potential to secure significant repair volume from the BSM managed fleet of vessels.

The agreement was signed on the 19th of January 2012 in Colombo, between BSM and CDPLC. Dr. Ruanthi De Silva – Group Director Supply Chain Management signed on behalf of BSM, while Mr. A Nakauchi, Chairman and Mr. Mangala Yapa, Managing Director signed on behalf of Colombo Dockyard.

Photo Caption: Signing of the agreement in Colombo. 
 

Japanese Ambassador visits Colombo Dockyard

January 10th, 2012

His Excellency Nobuhito Hobo Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan made a courtesy call on Colombo Dockyard recently. On arrival HE Nobuhito Hobo was warmly welcomed by Mr. Akihiko Nakauchi Chairman, Mr. Mangala Yapa -Managing Director/ CEO,   Mr. Y. Kijima –Director and Mr. I. Takeda -Technical Advisor of CDPLC. His Excellency Nobuhito Hobo was accompanied by Mr. Kazunari Suzuki –Second Secretary and Mr. Suguru Minoya – Head of Economic Cooperation from the Embassy of Japan.

Japan being one of the top shipbuilding nations in the world and Colombo Dockyard being a shipyard operating in collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited of Japan exchanged views at great length about the shipbuilding/ ship repairing industry. Already Colombo Dockyard utilizes the efficient and reliable Japanese Supply network to good extent for the Shipyard’s shipbuilding and ship repair projects.

On completion of the briefing, the entire delegation was taken on a guided tour of the Shipyard. HE Nobuhito Hobo was impressed with the performance and capabilities of the Colombo Dockyard and commended the good work being performed by the Shipyard and wished for future success.

The picture shows His Excellency Nobuhito Hobo and Mr. Akihiko Nakauchi exchanging mementos in the presence of Mr. Mangala Yapa, Mr. Y. Kijima, Mr. I. Takeda, Mr. Kazunari Suzuki and Mr. Suguru Minoya.

Pacific International Lines (PIL), UK owned container carrier MV. Kota Halus repairs completed ahead of schedule.

December 2nd, 2011

PIL, UK owned container carrier Kota Halus (Dwt 18,872) called in for her first special survey repairs during November 2011. The repairs were completed within 7 days, one day ahead of the quoted period.

Colombo was the best option for the owners/ managers given the strategic location placing the vessel on the trading route, the vessel discharged her containers in Colombo and shifted directly into drydocks for her repairs.
During this drydocking call the work package covered repairs in all sectors; blasting painting, steel renewals, piping repairs, hatch cover resting pads and other routine drydocking related repairs.

The owner’s interests were looked after by Mr. Mohamed Hoque – Fleet Manager. The yard team was headed by Ship Manager Ajith Kariyapperuma – 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 container carrier was accommodated in the 125,000 DWT drydock for her repair requirements and sailed out direct from the drydocks. The repairs were carried out meeting the Class NKK classification society requirements. Eastern Maritime Ltd.(Colombo) Ltd., handled the local husbanding work smoothly.

Emergence of Colombo as hub for container traffic, places Colombo Dockyard as a serious candidate for many container carriers touching Colombo, for her repair requirements. (Drydocking / afloat). Over the past two decades many Far East, European owners have over looked Colombo due to the war risk situation that prevailed in the Island. The maritime industry in Sri Lanka has seen rejuvenated activity with the dawn of Peace, lifting of all war risk restrictions, many international ship owners/ lines are looking at Colombo/ Sri Lanka as a serious destination for their drydocking repairs and marine requirements.

Photo Caption: MV. Kota Halus accommodated in Colombo Dockyard’s 125,000 dwt drydock No. 04 during her repair call.

DND Management Inc. Owned/Managed bulk carrier Ionian Sea repairs completed successfully.

December 2nd, 2011

DND Management Inc. Greece managed Bulk carrier Ionian Sea (Dwt 37.295) called in for   major drydocking and lay up repairs during November 2011, creates a record for the shipyard with the first with the lady superintendent in attendance.

Colombo was the best option for the owners/ managers given the strategic location placing the vessel closer to her discharging port (in India) and next employment. During this drydocking call the major work scope consisted of steel renewal (25 Tons), mainly tank internals and cross deck stiffeners. Stern tube seal renewal and related repairs along with routine drydock repairs.
    
This was owner/s manager’s first experience with Colombo Dockyard. The owner’s interests were looked after by Mr. Antoine Doucas – owners Representative and Ms. Elia Kostapoulou- Superintendent Engineer. This is the first time in the history of the shipyard that a Lady Superintendent had been assigned for overlooking the repairs; Ms. Elia goes into the yard history records.  

The yard team was headed by Ship Manager Ajith Kariyapperuma – who was well supported by all production departments to re-deliver the vessel on schedule. The owners were pleasantly surprised with the excellent facilities at their disposal coupled with the quality workmanship, professional approach to meet the owners requirements were highly appreciated.

The bulk carrier was accommodated in the 125,000 DWT drydock for her repair requirements and thereafter she was accommodated at yard’s alongside pier. The repairs were carried out meeting the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification society requirements.  

Photo Caption: MV. Ionian Sea accommodated in Colombo Dockyard’s 125,000 dwt drydock No. 04 during her repair call.

Colombo Dockyard lays keel for the construction of a Platform supply vessel for Singapore

October 7th, 2011

The keel for the construction of the 3rd Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessel for Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte Limited of Singapore, was held at Colombo Dockyard, at the auspicious time of 1052 am on 6th October 2011 in the presence of Owner’s Representatives Mr. Jeewaka Gunadheera (Project Manager GGOSL), Mr. Priyanga Perera (GGOSL), Classification Society Surveyors Mr. Srinath Herat (Lloyds Register) and Mr. Ajith Perera  (Indian Register of Shipping).

Mr. Akihiko Nakauchi (Chairman, CDPLC), Mr. Mangala Yapa (MD/CEO, CDPLC), Mr. Y. Kijima (Director, CDPLC), Mr. I. Takeda (Director, CDPLC), Mr. Shantha Perera (GM – Production, CDPLC), Mr. Mangala De Silva (General Manager –HRD&A, CDPLC) and Mr. Shantha Rathnayake (AGM – New Construction, CDPLC) along with his project team participated at the event.

This 78 m long Vessel with a 3600 dwt capacity is designed by Seatech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd of Singapore and it incorporates fire fighting, oil recovery arrangements and has the capability to operate as advanced PSV, as well as, light construction support vessel, complying to SPS Code 2008, Clean Design requirements.

The main role of this Vessel is to support offshore oil and gas fields around the clock and shall be built for operation in un-restricted waters.  This Vessel is scheduled for delivery in the 3rd quarter of 2012.

Since 2006 Colombo Dockyard’s shipbuilding potential has reached its real heights going in to highly specialised vessels in the like of Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels, Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessels, and Passenger Vessels.

With the experience and development achieved, Colombo Dockyard now posses a wide portfolio of products that meet international shipbuilding standards. The blending of Japanese concepts of quality, timely delivery, dependability & reliability, with competitive pricing has been the salient features of Colombo Dockyard’s product offering.

Colombo Dockyard specialises on product customisation, where it caters for very specific needs and wants of individual customers. The shipyard’s ability to customise products, differentiates ‘Colombo Dockyard’ from other traditional builders of prototype vessels and is the secret behind its success. This is the seventh Multipurpose Platform Supply Vessel that is being built for the Greatship Group, which speaks volume of the customer confidence in the Shipyard.

With a wealth of experience in building Vessels for the Offshore Oil and Gas Sector requirements, Colombo Dockyard eagerly awaits to meet requirements that may arise in the Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration activities that is being carried out in the Sri Lankan waters and offer its expertise.

CDL TO BUILD HIGH QUALITY PASSENGER VESSELS FOR INDIA

August 31st, 2011

Colombo Dockyard PLC riding a wave of success has outbid stiff competition from China, Thailand and Germany and has secured the contracts for the construction of two numbers 400 Passenger cum 250 Ton Cargo Vessels for the Administration of Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India.

 

The contracts were signed on 27th August 2011 at Kochi between Owners representatives Dr. M.S. Sayed Ismail Koya Director, Port Shipping & Aviation of UTLA and Mr. Mangala P.B. Yapa, Managing Director/ CEO of Colombo Dockyard PLC, in the presence of Shri Amar Nath IAS, Honourable Administrator UTLA as the Chief Guest, Dr. N. Vasantakumar IAS Collector & development Commissioner and in the midst of a large distinguished gathering.

 

These two new vessels will also be deployed to cater to the increased traffic en-route from the Main Land (Cochin, India) to UTL Islands, as well as in the inter island routes and the enhanced passenger capacity is expected to ease the movement of passengers especially during peak season.

 

The significance of this project is that, immediately a year after delivery of the history making Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep Sea, which were the first two passenger vessels that a Sri Lankan organization built and delivered to India, the Government of India has placed yet another order with us. We are indeed proud of the absolute confidence placed on Colombo Dockyard by the Government of India, counting on our over thirty seven years of experience and proven competencies, in awarding this prestigious contract.

 

These being the second series of passenger vessels to be built by Colombo Dockyard, these vessels will be superior to the earlier two, incorporating the learning from the previous series, setting new benchmarks for passenger/cargo transportation used by the UTLA and will mark a significant milestone between the two nations.

 

However, these being passenger vessels, the Shipyard will take extra stringent quality control and safety measures in order to ensure the vessel’s appropriateness in material and machinery. During construction of these vessels, Consultants/ Surveyors from the Shipping Corporation of India, Directorate of Shipping of India, and Merchant Maritime Department will play an important role in Survey and Inspection. Colombo Dockyard being an ISO 9001:2008 certified organization, with its own superior quality control and quality assurance procedures in place, these quality examinations will further fortify our quality assurance processes.

 

The Vessel design and her machineries…

The design of the Vessel is developed by a world renowned ship design firm, GL Noble Denton of Norway which was previous known as Brevik Engineering, a ship designing firm which specializes in fully customizing ship designs to meet exact requirements of the Owners, meeting class rules of Lloyds Register of Shipping, Indian Register of Shipping and statutory rules applicable for a vessel of this type. The Vessel is powered by two Japanese made YANMAR Main Engines each developing a propulsive power of 1920 kW, driving two Swedish made BERG Controllable Pitch Propellers with 3m diameter. This combination provides a high level of maneuverability, optimum efficiency and cost effective operation for the Vessel, which will enable the owners to save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance cost.

 

The accommodation spaces in this Vessel consists of private space, office space, sanitary space, catering space and other spaces. The Passengers will have different categories of accommodation. There will be 10 first class, 40 second class and 350 normal class passenger transportation facilities. All these passenger compartments are fully air conditioned using an air conditioning system consisting of central air handling unit and refrigerating plant, designed on the basis of environment friendly refrigerant chilled water system.

 

Well equipped wheelhouse shall provide excellent visibility of the horizon, where the Master and the bridge crew will have unobtrusive view right around the vessel for ease of navigability. Navigation and communication electronic equipment are predominately supplied by European and Japanese Makers to increase reliability and to ensure uninterrupted spare part and service support during the life span of the vessel. The vessel so designed and equipped is a perfect blend of high tech and elegance and could be considered as one of the most eco-friendly vessels to be built by Colombo Dockyard during the recent past, which indeed is a positive feature considering the un-spoilt terrain of the Lakshadweep Administration which the vessels are to operate in.

Due to the vessel’s slender outlines the vessel features very low fuel consumption and has outstanding maneuvering and sea keeping capabilities and shall have low noise and vibration levels which increases the comfort of the passengers and crew of the vessel. The Vessel will be manned by a crew of 69 who will also be provided with comfortable and elegant living quarters matching the world standards available on a vessel of this class.

 

Over the past three decades, Colombo Dockyard has built over 225 vessels for Sri Lanka, India, Singapore, Cyprus, Dubai, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Myanmar to various government and private clienteles. The fact that the Indian Government has placed its utmost confidence once again in Colombo Dockyard to build these Passenger Vessels, is a clear testimony of the maturity and the status that Colombo Dockyard, has achieved in the field of shipbuilding in the region. The contract signing for these new vessels with the Government of India will further strengthen the long and cordial relationship, the two countries have enjoyed over the past.

 

Some salient features of the Vessel….

Principal particulars

Length overall      – 97.00 m              

Breadth moulded – 17.00 m              

Depth                     -   9.20 m

Design Draft          -   4.20 m

Passenger Accommodation

First Class               – 10 persons

Second Class         – 40 persons

Bunk Class             – 350 persons

Crew                       – 69 persons

Capacities

Fuel Oil                  – 400 T

Fresh Water          – 450 T

Dry Cargo              – 200 T

Lube Oil                 – 15 T

Deadweight           – 1200 DWT

Performance

Speed                     – 15 knots

Deadweight           – 725 Tonnes

Endurance             – 10 days @ 15 knots

Power

Main Engines        – 2 x YANMAR each dev. 1920 kW 

Propulsion             – 2 x BERG CPP 3 m diameter

Classification         – Lloyds Register/ Indian Register

Contracts Exchanged for the Construction of 2 Nos 400 Passenger cum 250 Ton Cargo Vessels for INDIA

3 D View of the 400 Passenger cum 250 Ton Cargo Vessel