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COLOMBO DOCKYARD CEREMONIALLY LAUNCHES “KDDI CABLE INFINITY” BEING BUILT FOR KOKUSAI CABLE SHIP CO. LTD. JAPAN

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) ceremonially launched the first ever Cable Laying Vessel being built for Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd. (KCS) Japan, on 3rd September 2018. This is the biggest ever vessel, price-wise as well as length-wise, to be built by CDPLC in its illustrious journey of shipbuilding excellence and the first ever ship built ‘in its class’ from Sri Lanka to Japan.

The ceremonial launching of a vessel is the process of transferring of the vessel to the water for the first time, by breaking a ‘pot of milk’ over the ship’s bow area and inviting good luck to the vessel, the crew and the owners. The ceremony was graced by Mr. Takaaki Anraku President KCS, Mr. Yukihiro Fujii Managing Director (Engineering & Facility Planning Department) KCS, Mr. Shigeyuki Sato Deputy Director KCS, Ms. Hitomi Kumazawa Manager KDDI, Mr. Masanori Kato MOL, Mr. Hiroshi Shimotai Site Manager MOL Ship Tech, and a host of other distinguished officials from Japan. Representing Colombo Dockyard, Dr. Toru Takehara Chairman, Mr. D.V. Abeysinghe MD/CEO, Mr. K. Utsumi Director, Mr. K. Kanaya (Alt. Director), Mr. H. Tanaka (Advisor), Mr. Y. Kijima, the Corporate management team and staff participated. Dr. Abdul Rahim Regional Manager South Asia for ClassNK also participated.

(Mr. Takaaki Anraku, President Kokusai Cable Ship Company Ltd of Japan, cutting the rope to break the milk pot against the vessel’s hull)

Mr. D.V. Abeysinghe MD/CEO Colombo Dockyard PLC presenting the symbolic axe used to launch the Cable Laying Vessel “KDDI CABLE INFINITY”, flanked by Dr. Toru Takehara Chairman CDPLC and Mr. Yukihiro Fujii Managing Director KCS

This Cable Laying Vessel is a high technology vessel, which is intended for subsea operation and cable installation and repair works of ‘optical cables’ as well as ‘power cables’ adding to the versatility of the Vessel. For the handling of power cables, the forward tank has been fitted with a carousel system with a Spooling Arm.

The vessel is specially designed and equipped with a focus on maintaining good sea keeping ability and excellent station keeping performance. Passive roll reduction tanks help minimize the effect of ship rolling. The vessel has many special features including low resistance hull lines designed for speed and low fuel consumption. The vessel is extremely eco-friendly, enabling high reduction of harmful emissions, waste storage solutions, water ballast treatment, eco-subsea coating etc…

The vessel is diesel electric driven and has optimized power, which is another key feature. Power is provided by four generator sets, developing 2,250 kW each. Three generators out of the four available are sufficient to cope with the highest propulsion power demands, ensuring high reliability. Transit at economic speed with two engines efficiently running will optimize fuel consumption. The Vessel shall have a bollard pull of 80 tonnes with a range of 10,000 nautical miles and has Dynamic Positioning capability to Class 2 for precision maneuvering.

The basic design and production drawings for the construction are supplied by VARD Designs, Norway. This Vessel is being built and is classed by ClassNK and meets the regulatory requirements of the Japanese Government.

This vessel which is 113.1 meters in length, 21.5 meters in breadth, 8.8 m depth, with a maximum load laying draught of approx 7.1 meters has a deadweight carrying capacity of 5,300 DWT and a planned average cruising speed of 14.5 knots with accommodation facilities for 80 persons.

Colombo Dockyard PLC is a flag ship investment of Japan and operates in joint collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited of Japan. Also the Sri Lankan Government institutions hold more than 35% stake in the Company. Colombo Dockyard PLC is Sri Lanka’s front runner of its industrialization drive.

A DOUBLE CELEBRATION FOR COLOMBO DOCKYARD: CELEBRATES ITS 44TH ANNIVERSARY AND 25 YEARS SINCE COLLABORATION WITH ONOMICHI DOCKYARD CO. LTD, JAPAN

Shipyard a hive of activity, plays a major role in providing full-service repair facilities located inside the very port of Colombo in the drive of gaining “Maritime Hub status for Sri Lanka” in the global landscape.

Colombo Dockyard PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier ship repair and shipbuilding facility celebrates its 44th anniversary on the 1st August 2018. Incidentally, this year also marks the 25th anniversary of the collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Company Ltd of Japan. The collaboration enabled Colombo Dockyard to blend Japanese technological know-how with the skill and competence of a fully Sri Lankan workforce. Colombo Dockyard is considered as the Flag Ship investment made by Japan in Sri Lanka.

Mr D V Abeysinghe, Managing Director / CEO

During its long and exciting journey, the shipyard has offered repair assistance to over 10,000 ships and have contracted over 245 new ships for both local and international clientele. This indeed has been a remarkable journey, for a shipyard which started off with a humble beginning now to be recognized as an internationally acclaimed, modern, integrated shipyard. Located inside the port of Colombo, the shipyard provides an essential service to ship owners patronising Colombo as well as regional waters.

Since its inception way back in 1974, Colombo Dockyard has been on national duty and is one of Sri Lanka’s largest foreign exchange earners, generating an average annual turnover of around US$ 90 million. In addition to the economic benefit, the socio-cultural benefit it provides to the country is immeasurable, providing employment to over 3000 Sri Lankans, and developing the indigenous industry in the country and placing Sri Lanka in the world map of elite Shipbuilders.

The impetus for the good work performed by Colombo Dockyard is the guardianship of Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited of Japan which has enabled Colombo Dockyard to offer Japanese quality products and service standards, guaranteed delivery times, at highly competitive prices and maintaining its market competitiveness over the past years.

Presently Colombo Dockyard is building a high technology Cable Laying Vessel for Kokusai Cable Ship Co., Ltd., of Japan, which is intended for subsea operation and cable installation and repair works of optical cables as well as power cables with a cable carrying capacity of 5000 tonnes. For the handling of power cables, the forward tank has been fitted with a carousel system with a Spooling Arm. This vessel has many special features including low resistance hull lines designed for speed and low fuel consumption and is diesel-electric propulsion driven. The vessel is eco-friendly, enabling high reduction of harmful emissions, waste storage solutions, water ballast treatment, eco-subsea coating scheme etc… for the environmental protection and is capable of operating in ‘emission control area’.

In addition to the Cable Laying Vessel, Colombo Dockyard recently contracted to build a specialized Catamaran hull Pilot Station Vessel and a Buoy Tender Vessel for General Company for Ports of Iraq through Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan. The Pilot Station Vessel is suitable to perform multi-purpose roles, such as Transport Pilots and Provisions, Provide Pilots with Accommodation Services, Provide Station and Necessary Support for Pilot Boats etc… in unrestricted waters.
The twin screw Buoy Tender Vessel is intended for operation in unrestricted waters for multi-purpose roles such as to retrieve & launch marine navigation buoys, provide repair and maintenance to marine navigation buoy, transport marine navigation buoys and/or spare parts, transport general cargoes etc…

The Colombo Dockyard’ ship repair sector has been providing required repair support regional owners as well as international ship owners over the past four decades. The shipyard has been successful in serving the regional and international owners requirements efficiently, gaining the confidence of the ship owners.

The shipyard is currently busy with repairs to MT. Desh Bakht, MT. Samudra Ratnakar owned by Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), MT. Lahore owned by Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, MV. TCI Surya owned by TCI Seaways, India, LPG Sigas Ingrid managed by Swan Shipping Corporation, Philipines and MV. Niumath owned by Midsea Shiping Lines, India.

Colombo Dockyard has had its Quality Management System (QMS) certified, since 1999, to the ISO 9001: 2015 standard. The Occupational Health & Safety as well as Environmental Management System in accordance with the requirements of OHSAS 18001: 2007 & ISO 14001: 2015 standards. Meeting the global industry requirements for a full-service dynamic shipyard.

With the visionary guidance of the Chairman Dr Toru Takehara and pragmatic leadership of the Managing Director/ CEO Mr D.V. Abeysinghe, Colombo Dockyard is indeed set to reach newer heights in the odyssey of excellence.

MR. D P AGRAWAL, VICE CHAIRMAN AND MD OF TCI PAYS A COURTESY CALL TO COLOMBO DOCKYARD

Colombo Dockyard had the privilege of a courtesy call from Mr D P Agarwal, the Vice Chairman and Managing director of Transport Corporation of India (TCI) on the 4th of May 2018. A veteran in the transportation industry with more than 51 years experience, heading the TCI group of companies.

Colombo Dockyard has been a long-standing business partner with TCI for more than two decades, providing repair and drydocking facilities for the fleet of vessels owned by TCI Seaways Ltd., a subsidiary of TCI. Colombo Dockyard’s services rendered to the TCI fleet of vessels have been appreciated by TCI team, duly conveyed at this meeting. In return, the trust and confidence placed on Colombo Dockyard by the TCI were acknowledged and humbly appreciated.

During this historic visit, a special token gift was handed over to Mr Agarwal by Mr D V Abeysinghe, MD and CEO of Colombo Dockyard to mark over two decades of business relationship between the two companies.

An odyssey of excellence continues.

HANDING OVER OF THE TOKEN GIFT

Left to Right: Mr Darshana Chandrasekera, Head of Marketing, Ship Repairs, Mr Benny Fernando, General Manager, Ship Repair Business, Mr D V Abeysinghe, MD/CEO, Mr D P Agarwal, Mr Nilan Jayawardena.

COLOMBO DOCKYARD PLC SUCCESSFULLY ENTERS INTO A CONTRACT WITH TOYOTA TSUSHO CORPORATION OF JAPAN TO BUILD TWO VESSELS FOR IRAQ

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has successfully secured a contract with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) of Japan to build two vessels; Pilot Station Vessel and Buoy Tender Vessel, for General Company for Port of Iraq (GCPI).

TTC and GCPI signed the Prime Contract on 27th April 2018 in Dubai. Subsequent to the signing of the Prime Contract, TTC signed the Sub Contract Agreement with CDPLC as TTC’s preferred Shipyard for the construction of these vessels on 2nd May 2018 in Japan.

The picture shows Mr D.V. Abeysinghe, Managing Director/ CEO of Colombo Dockyard PLC and Mr Hiroki Namikawa, General Manager Energy Infrastructure Project Department of Toyota Tsusho Corporation exchanging the Contracts witnessed by Dr Toru Takehara Chairman of Colombo Dockyard PLC.

TTC is a trading and investing company which is also a group company of TOYOTA. By recognizing the potential of CDPLC, TTC decided to collaborate with CDPLC for this project to compete and submit bid proposals in response to a tender floated by GCPI in July 2017. After the selection of the Bid proposal submitted by TTC in collaboration with CDPLC, there were contract negotiation meetings in Basrah, Iraq and in Colombo, Sri Lanka. These negotiations and discussions were able to strengthen the relationship between the parties to enter in to a successful contract.

Both the Pilot Station Vessel and the Buoy Tender Vessel will be constructed using modern technology and will be in accordance with latest rules and regulations of the maritime industry. Both vessels will be classed to Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK).

The Pilot Station Vessel is a catamaran type vessel which will be used to transport of pilots and provisions, to provide pilots with accommodation services and to provide station and necessary support for pilot boats. This is a 50m length vessel with a breadth of 18m and a depth of 6.1m. The vessel is driven by two powerful diesel engine and shall develop a speed of 14 knots. The vessel shall be fully air-conditioned and shall provide accommodation for 47 persons.

The Buoy Tender Vessel is designed to be used to retrieve and launch marine navigation buoys, to provide repair and maintenance to marine navigation buoy, to transport marine navigation buoys and/or spare parts and to transport general cargo. This is a 60m length vessel with a breadth of 12m breadth and a depth of 4.6m. The vessel is driven by twin diesel engines and is capable of achieving a speed of 12 knots. The vessel also shall be equipped with a Crane with a lifting capacity of 22 tons. This vessel too provides fully air conditioned living quarters for its complement of 29 persons.


60 m Buoy Tender Vessel	50 m Pilot Station Vessel
Images courtesy of MTX Marine Design & Consultants Pte Ltd

The two vessels are to be delivered in Iraq in April 2020.

CDPLC established in 1974 mainly for shipbuilding & ship repairing activities, in the span of 44 years, has earned a reputation internationally, of being one of the most competitive and dynamic shipbuilding and ship repairing facility in the South Asia region.

With CDPLC’s technical expertise in the construction of steel and aluminium hull vessels, complimented by a highly skilled, knowledgeable Engineers and Technicians, CDPLC is capable of offering Japanese quality products and services, at highly competitive prices. CDPLC is also known for CDPLC’s capability to fully customise vessels for client’s requirement and making continuous improvement to the design and performance characteristics.

CDPLC operates in joint collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited of Japan who owns a stake of 51% at Colombo Dockyard PLC. CDPLC also has a 35% shareholding by the Sri Lankan Government institutions.

As the leader of Shipbuilding Industry in Sri Lanka, CDPLC continuously proves its excellence through successful securing and execution of shipbuilding projects worldwide and is the front runner of Sri Lankan industrialization.
The delegations from Colombo Dockyard PLC and the Toyota Tsusho Corporation subsequent to the signing pose for a group photo to commemorate the occasion.

(From left to right; Mr Keita Nagasawa, Mr Hiroyuki Yazawa, Mr Masao Kobayashi, Mr Hiroki Namikawa (all from TTC) and Dr Toru Takehara, Mr D.V. Abeysinghe, Mr Prince Lye (all from Colombo Dockyard PLC)

Colombo Dockyard Represents Sri Lankan Ship Repair And Shipbuilding At The Sea Asia 2017 In Singapore

Sri Lanka’s pioneer Shipbuilding and Ship repairing facility, Colombo Dockyard PLC participated at one of the leading International Shipping Exhibitions “SEA ASIA 2017” during April 25-27 in Singapore.

Colombo Dockyard has been a regular participant at many marine exhibitions, such as Posidonia Greece, Norshipping Norway, SMM Germany, Inmex India and other platforms over the past four decades. This is the second instance Colombo Dockyard has participated as an active exhibitor at the Sea Asia. The shipyard has been flying the Sri Lankan flag and promoting Colombo as a competitive repair and building centre in the South Asian region in Europe and Global platforms.

Singapore ship owners and managers represent a large share of the world’s floating tonnage. This naturally makes them one of the key market segments for Colombo Dockyard. This mega international marine exhibition has been a meeting place for South East Asian shipping fraternity stake holders such as: Shipyards, machinery and equipment suppliers, classification societies, flag states, shipbrokers to name a few.

As the anchor event held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week, Sea Asia enjoys strong support from government agencies and key trade associations, firmly establishing itself in the marketplace as the leading platform for both the global and local maritime and offshore communities to explore business, network and unveil new products and services.

Minster of Ports and Shipping Hon. Arjuna Ranatunga was a VIP invitee for the event; he visited the Colombo Dockyard stall with his delegation and encouraged the shipyard team to carry on the good work of flying the Sri Lankan flag high at this international forum. The High Commissioner for Sri Lanka Hon. Nimal Weeraratne visited the stall and conveyed the fullest support from his team to further strengthen the Singapore- Sri Lanka ties.

The positive developments in the country with peaceful environment conducive for business, has been instrumental in many South East Asian, Middle Eastern and European clients looking at Colombo seriously as a potential ship repair and building facility.

During this event, some of the factors highlighted to the potential clients were: Colombo’s strategic location close to the main marine trading routes, minimal diversion for vessel’s calling to discharge in the Indian coast, quality repair services, safe working environment, Japanese expertise available through our collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard, faster turnaround times and competitive rates. The shipbuilding sector highlighted the wide product portfolio on offer for the Offshore Vessels Sector, mainly our market proven Anchor Handling Tugs, Offshore Platform Support Vessels, Crew Boats, Coast Guard Vessels, Harbour Tugs, Work Boats Passenger Ferries and other specialised Vessels.

Colombo Dockyard co-shared the stall with NSS (Nagasaki Sempaku Sobi Co. Ltd. Japan) a reputed Japanese accommodation module manufacturer to maximise the impact at this Exhibition. Palco Marine Services Pte Ltd. Singapore played a role in coordinating the logistics during this event.

Colombo Dockyard team was lead by Dr. Toru Takehara – Chairman, Mr. K. B P Fernando- General Manager (Ship Repair Business), Mr. Vajira Ratnayake- General Manager (Material Procurement), Mr. Darshana Chandrasekera-Head of Marketing (Ship Repairs) and Mr. Prince Lye– Head of Marketing, Shipbuilding.

COLOMBO DOCKYARD DELIVERS THE 80 PASSENGER LAUNCH TO NORTHERN PROVINCE

Colombo Dockyard successfully delivered the 80 Passenger Launch built for the Northern Provincial Council on 10^th January 2017 in Delft.

The 80 Passenger Launch named NEDUNTHARAKAI is capable of transporting 80 passengers and shall be deployed for transferring civilians from Kurikadduvan jetty of Jaffna peninsula to Delft Island, a distance of 8 – 9 nautical miles, one way. This steel hull Passenger Launch has good stability and excellent sea keeping qualities and shall be able to operate in rough weather conditions unlike fibre glass hull boats. The Passenger Launch has been designed and built considering the low water depths prevailing in the operational areas, so that the Launch could traverse through these shallow waters easily.

The Passenger Launch has been built to Indian Register of Shipping Classification Society requirements.

Principal Particulars of the Passenger Launch as follows:

Length Overall   : 22.00 m
Breadth moulded   : 5.20 m
Draft   : 1.10 m
Speed   : in excess of 11 knopts
Class notation   : IRS 卐 SUL “for operating between Kurikadduvan and Delft Island in Jaffna Peninsula” IY

Being the premier Shipbuilding and Ship repairing facility in Sri Lanka building Vessels for operation worldwide, Colombo Dockyard considers it a national obligation to assist in the development of the maritime transportation infrastructure in Sri Lanka and are ready to pledge very special concessionary terms and conditions to fulfill the local requirement, said Mr. D.V. Abeysinghe the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer.

D.V. Abeysinghe Assumes Duties As The MD/CEO Of Colombo Dockyard

D.V. Abeysinghe Assumes Duties As The MD/CEO Of Colombo Dockyard

The Board of Directors of Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) announced today that Mr. Ranil Wijegunawardane, the incumbent Managing Director/ CEO of the company, retired from his services with effect from 8^th November 2016.

Mr. D.V. Abeysinghe the Senior General Manager / Chief Operating Officer with an outstanding career of nearly 31 years at CDPLC will assume duties as the new Managing Director/CEO with immediate effect. Mr Abeysinghe graduated from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in the field of Mechanical Engineering in 1985. Holding a B Sc Engineering (Hons) degree, initially he joined Colombo Dockyard Ltd. (CDL) in 1985 as a Trainee Engineer to the Marine Division. During his tenure as a Ship Repair Engineer, he is also qualified with Nondestructive Testing Examination on Ultrasonic level III from Indonesia in 1990. In 1991, he successfully completed an 11 month JICA training on Shipbuilding, Repairing and Maintenance including Naval Architecture at the Overseas Shipbuilding Cooperation Centre, Japan and returned to the Shipbuilding Division in CDL as the Designs Engineer (Hull). Mr. Abeysinghe is a Charted Mechanical Engineer of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka since 2002 and a Fellow of Royal Institution of Naval Architectures, UK from 2015. He is also a member of the Institute of Certified Professional Managers, Sri Lanka since 2008.

In the meantime, Mr. Ranil Wijegunawardane will take over the responsibility as the new Managing Director / CEO of Dockyard General Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd., to give leadership to this heavy engineering subsidiary of Colombo Dockyard, with focus on expanding operations locally and in to regional markets.

The transition comes at a crucial point in the Company’s journey, where the maritime markets are facing one of the toughest recessions globally.

TW Ship Management Pvt Ltd Appointed As Exclusive Agents To Represent Colombo Dockyard In The Territory Of India

TW Ship Management Pvt Ltd Appointed As Exclusive Agents To Represent Colombo Dockyard In The Territory Of India

On September 2nd 2016 TW Ship Management PVT Ltd, Mumbai a member of the Transworld Group of companies entered into agreement with Colombo Dockyard PLC to represent the shipyard as exclusive agents in the territory of India.
Colombo Dockyard PLC, a Colombo stock exchange listed Board of Investment approved company operating in collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Co. Ltd, Japan has been a major ship repair, building and offshore engineering service provider to the Indian Subcontinent over the past four decades.
Indian repair and building market has been one Colombo Dockyard’s major markets, joining hands with TW Ship Management, a well-respected and established operation with an expansive reach across entire Indian which will give Colombo Dockyard the much needed penetration in this highly competitive industry.
In pursuing the “Odyssey of Excellence” this partnership will strive to provide a professional level of service to the Indian market, reaching the owners / managers more frequently and providing a premium service package to the client. The technical / commercial strength brought in with TW Ship Management partnership will also benefit the client in the longer run.
Mr. Satish Pillania, Chief Executive Officer- TWSM , Mr. Marius Gomez, Vice President, Transworld Group and Mr. Deepak Singh General Manager (Fleet Personnel)TWSM were present, while senior officials from the Shipyard Mr Ranil Wijegunawardana, Managing Director, Mr D.V. Abeysinghe, Chief Operating Officer, Mr M. Koshi, Director, Mr Benny Fernando, General Manager (Ship Repair Business), Mrs. M. Mallikarachchi, Manger Legal, Mr. Prince Lye, Head of Marketing(Shipbuilding), Mr. Wasantha Kumara, Assistant General Manager (Estimating) and Mr. Darshana Chandrasekera, Head of Marketing,(Ship Repairs) were present at this occasion.

Seated L to R: Mr D.V. Abeysinghe, Chief Operating Officer, Mr Benny Fernando, General Manager (Ship Repair Business), Mr Ranil Wijegunawardana, Managing Director, Colombo Dockyard, Mr. Satish Pillania, Chief Executive Officer- TWSM , Mr. Marius Gomez, Vice President, Transworld Group. Standing L to R: Mr. Prince Lye, Head of Marketing(Shipbuilding), Mr. Wasantha Kumara, Assistant General Manager (Estimating), Mr. Darshana Chandrasekera, Head of Marketing,(Ship Repairs),Mrs. M. Mallikarachchi, Manger(Legal), Mr.M. Koshi, Director, Mr. Deepak Singh General Manager (Fleet Personnel)TWSM.

Colombo Dockyard Awarded OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001: 2015 Certifications By LLOYD’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), UK

Colombo Dockyard Awarded OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001: 2015 Certifications By LLOYD’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), UK.

The Technical Review Committee of LRQA has approved the issue of OHSAS 18001: 2007 & ISO 14001: 2015 certificates to COLOMBO DOCKYARD PLC (CDPLC) making us the very first organization in Sri Lanka to receive, from LRQA, a certification to ISO 14001: 2015.

As a major ship repair, shipbuilding and Heavy Engineering service provider in one of the most strategic geographical locations, Colombo Dockyard is now certified to Occupational Health & Safety as well as Environmental Management System in accordance with the requirements of OHSAS 18001: 2007 & ISO 14001: 2015 standards. CDPLC has had its Quality Management System (QMS) certified, since 1999, to the ISO 9001 standard (currently for ISO 9001:2008).

The visionary guidance and unqualified commitment from the Top Management team of Dr. Toru Takehara, Chairman, Mr. Ranil Wijegunawardana, Managing Director and Mr. D V Abeysinghe, Chief Operating Officer to attain these business critical certification upgrades is bearing fruit, within a relatively short span of time, after a dedicated companywide drive.

The project leadership was taken by Mr. Manjula Hettiarachchie, Manager (Compliance)/Management Representative and his dedicated team, supported by sectional compliance representatives who were instrumental in guiding all the divisions, production and nonproduction, effectively to meet with the targeted system requirements. This was a challenging task to all across the system, as the shipyard was fully occupied and busy during the period these system requirements were implemented and audited by LRQA auditors prior to issuing the certification. The excellent guidance capabilities and the patience of the operational leadership need to be mentioned at the point of time of celebration.

The official certificate was handed over at a ceremony on the 11^th of August 2016 by Mr. G.Venkatakuppuswamy, General Manager – Key Accounts (South West Asia), LRQA. The certificate was received by Dr. T. Takehara, Chairman, Mr. R. Wijegunawardana, MD, Mr. D V. Abeysinghe, COO and Mr. Manjula Hettiarachchie, Manager (Compliance)/ MR.

These international certifications provides Colombo Dockyard a competitive edge and the necessary recognition as being amongst the best the regional and international shipyards. Colombo Dockyard has been operating in collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Co. Ltd., Japan since 1993, as a shipyard capable of providing premium quality shipbuilding, repairs and Heavy and offshore engineering. This international certification marks a significant milestone in the corporate calendar of Colombo Dockyard’s odyssey of excellence.

Sinochem Shipping, China Places Confidence in Colombo Dockyard

Sinochem Shipping Co. Ltd (Hainan) Owned Tanker SC Hong Kong Drydocking and Layup Repairs Completed Successfully

Sinochem Shipping Co. Ltd, (Hainan) owned and Aoxing Ship Management (Shanghai) Ltd managed Tanker SC Hong Kong called Colombo Dockyard for drydocking and lay up repairs. This was the first experience for Sinochem Shipping in Colombo. Sinochem group, China is fortune 500 company with more than 300 subsidiaries inside and outside China.

Aoxing Ship Management (Shanghai) Ltd, China managed MT. SC Hong Kong (DWT: 22,100, LOA:159.60 M, Beam: 23.00 M) called in for drydock repairs during Mid July 2016. The Chemical carrier trading in the regional waters selected Colombo as the repair centre for her CAP survey requirements.

The business had been secured as a result of the proven track record of Colombo Dockyard as a reliable shipyard which delivers quality repairs with focus on timely completion. Owners / managers were confident of stemming the vessel to Colombo, given Colombo’s wide experience on tanker repairs.

During this call the vessel was accommodated in Drydock No. 1A+1B (30,000 DWT) which is ideally suited to handle medium size tankers, dredgers and container carriers among other types of vessels.

Yard teams worked in a focused approach to ensure that the vessel was re-delivered to on schedule to meet her next loading port in Far East.

The major repair scope during this call consisted of CAP (Condition Assessment Programme) survey requirements, main deck conduit lines, chain locker steel renewal of approx. 5 tons were renewed. Routine drydocking related repairs were carried out.

The strategic geographical location of Colombo Dockyard, close to the main sea routes, while being located inside the port of Colombo itself minimised any down time for the managers as she was received directly in to yard repair berth soon upon completing her cargo discharging in one of the Indian coastal ports.
Colombo’s professional approach and flexibility of service was appreciated by the Owners/ Managers, as the repair project was re-delivered on schedule meeting owner’s requirements. The project team was headed by Ship Manager Mr. D S Arangala who was well supported by all production departments in redelivering this project.

The owner’s interests were looked after by Mr Zang Yingui – Technical Manager, Mr.Tang Jian –Technical Superintendent and Mr. OM Prakash, Technical Superintendent. The repairs were carried out meeting the Lloyd Register class society requirements. M/s. Prudential Shipping Ltd. handled the local husbanding work smoothly.