Teekay Corporation released a video depicting the makeover of a giant LNG carrier during dry-docking.
The full range of works included cleaning, blasting, painting, anchor replacement, shaft inspection, propeller cleaning and testing, lifeboat inspection and testing, cargo tank inspection and testing, pump overhauls, main engine inspection, sea chest inspection, bridge upgrade, etc.
According to the company’s statement, the ship will undergo many more inspections, repairs, upgrades and testing so she can sail away all new for another 5 years.
The ship, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, recently completed seven years of operation without reports of lost time injury (LTI).