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Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) Makes History by Achieving Three Significant Milestones on the Same Day

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) made history on June 28, 2024, by achieving three important milestones in shipbuilding on the same day, in the construction of 5000DWT Eco Bulk Carriers for Misje Eco Bulk AS Norway. On this historic day, CDPLC laid the keel marking the commencement of construction of the 8th vessel, launched the 6th vessel, and delivered the 5th vessel of the Eco Bulker series, demonstrating its resilience and commitment to excellence despite economic and market challenges.

The keel laying ceremony of the 8th vessel “Misje Lily” (Yard No. NCO260), launching of the 6th vessel “Misje Lotus” (Yard No. NCO255), and delivery of the 5th vessel “Misje Rose” (Yard No. NCO254) were celebrated in the presence of owner Mr. Roadd Misje, CFO Ms. Alina Printseva, Site Manager Mr. Thusitha Herath, and Site Superintendents Mr. Venura Wanasinghe and Mr. Prince Dharmaranjan.

Representatives from DNV comprised of the Country Manager Mr. Saman A. Kumarasinghe and Surveyor Mr. Gishan Dias. From CDPLC, the event was attended by MD/CEO Mr. Thimira Godakumbura, Director Mr. J. Furukawa, Technical Advisor/Alternate Director Mr. S. Nozaki, and other senior management and staff.

The 89.95-meter DNV-classed Eco Bulk Carriers are designed by Wartsila Norway, with detailed design work executed by CDPLC’s in-house team. These vessels feature an Energy Storage Battery System (ESS) for electric hybrid propulsion, supplementing the conventional diesel propulsion, showcasing CDPLC’s commitment to innovative and sustainable maritime solutions. CDPLC’s ability to reach these significant milestones is a testament to its strong global reputation for delivering high-quality vessels and its strategic adaptability to evolving market demands.

Despite the economic downturns, volatile markets, CDPLC has continued to progress, maintaining its position as a strong competitor in the shipbuilding industry. With the country’s financial position turning healthier and with the commitment of our management team and our hardworking employees, we are optimistic that we can successfully continue this growth momentum into the future.

CDPLC operates in joint collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Company Limited of Japan, with a 35% stake held by Sri Lankan government institutions. With nearly five decades of operation, CDPLC is a frontrunner in Sri Lankan industrialization. The achievements of June 28, 2024, reflect CDPLC’s commitment to excellence and resilience. The company remains dedicated to advancing its strategic goals, ensuring operational efficiency, and meeting the evolving demands of the global maritime industry.

Colombo Dockyard builds underwater restaurant structure for Aanugandu Falhu Island Resort, Maldives

The underwater restaurant structure at Colombo Dockyard premises prior to being towed to Maldives

Colombo Dockyard PLC has successfully completed the contract for the design, supply of materials, fabrication, towing and providing installation guidance of an Underwater Restaurant Structure (UWRS) for Aanugandu Falhu Island in the Republic of Maldives.

Amidst an extremely difficult period in the country caused by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, CDPLC managed to complete the 440T steel structure within just seven months including the design and successfully dispatched the UWRS to Maldives on 18 February. The UWRS reached Maldives on 22 February. The contract was awarded in April 2021.

CDPLC will guide the client’s team to safely submerge this structure and place on the seabed of Lagoon 17, Aanugandu Island.

The client expects this to be a major tourist attraction for their newly developed resort. Once commissioned and put into operation, this will be the largest underwater restaurant in Maldives with a seating capacity of 48 persons with viewing gallery to all guests simultaneously.

The concept design originated from the client which was converted into an engineering marvel with the design developed by AKDA Engineers Lanka Ltd., headed by A.K. Diyabalanage and Colombo Dockyard design team carried out the detail and production design.

The specifications included length: 32.78m; breath: 18m; restaurant depth: 4.5m below Mean Sea Level and seating capacity: 48.

This is the second such project undertaken by Colombo Dockyard. It handled the first-ever Underwater Restaurant Structure (UWRS) project in 2018 to the Uthuru Maafaru Islands of Maldives. Proven capability of CDPLC has allowed this new client to place its confidence on CDPLC to build another UWRS for its hotel chain ‘Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts’ in Maldives. This underwater restaurant will add yet another feather to the portfolio of luxury resorts with exotic underwater dining experience of Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts.

CDPLC is the pioneering shipbuilding, ship repairing and heavy engineering facility in the country and operates in joint collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard Company Ltd. of Japan with Sri Lankan Government institutions having a shareholding of 35%.

As a shipbuilding, ship repairing and heavy engineering company in Sri Lanka, CDPLC said it continuously proves its excellence by successfully securing and executing global projects and earning much needed foreign exchange to the country.