Overview

A leading ship management company approached CTS to modify their container ship’s main engine and scrubber uptakes to ensure compliance with commercial air draft requirements. However, the vessel could not be stopped to carry out the repairs as this would require the vessel to be off hired; this presented a challenge as the project involved heavy equipment to be lifted and all work to be executed at sea in harsh weather conditions. However, CTS quickly devised a plan of action to guarantee that the work was completed safely and efficiently.

Result

The team carried out the modifications as per the owner’s and Class requirements while ensuring HSEQ standards were met throughout the process. CTS’s vast experience working in harsh environments in-situ enabled our team to overcome the challenges faced on board. By streamlining all work processes, CTS ensured
that the project was successfully completed on schedule.

Overview

The ship management company contracted CTS to provide riding teams to carry out the in-situ steelwork onboard one of their crude oil tankers. The vessel’s Panama chocks and bow chain stopper were in need of an upgrade. Avoidance of downtime was crucial for the vessel owners; therefore, CTS developed a plan that would allow for the vessel to continue operations while ensuring an efficient installation. CTS deployed two skilled welding and steel fitting experts to commence work onboard in Greece.

Result

The CTS team worked around the clock to renew the Panama chock and chain stopper. The scope of work was expected to take five days; however, with proper planning and a competent team, CTS was able to complete the project ahead of schedule.

Overview

CTS was contacted by a shipping and maritime group to fabricate and install a BWT system for one of their container ships. A 9 person team of skilled fitters and electricians were dispatched to carry out the piping installations and cabling work on board during the vessel’s voyage to prevent downtime. A 3-D scan was taken of the space allocated to the BWT system and a model was prepared to evaluate the current layout of the area in order to design the BWTS. The pipes were prefabricated, and hot dip galvanized as a longlasting, cost-effective solution to help prevent corrosion.

Result

The CTS team finished the scope of works over the span of 25 days, all work was executed during the vessel’s route and completed without disrupting the journey. With regard to the intricate nature of the project, the client acknowledged CTS’s expertise and ability to provide practical solutions.

Overview

A highly skilled team of 38 specialists were selected to complete a series of projects for Columbia Cruise Services’ passenger vessel. Columbia Cruise Services had a wide range of work requests, therefore CTS prepared an extensive strategy in order to complete all the project tasks on time and to ensure that everything suited their needs. The team consisted of naval architects, class approved welders, electricians and tank cleaners. The CTS team spent a total of 23 days on board the dry-docked ship.

Overview

We recently completed a double bottom tank cleaning that included an inspection and painting of external hatches. The client that we worked with on this project is a repeat customer which demonstrates our high standards and quality work.

We handpicked an experienced team to fulfil the job on time and we delivered a professional working standard throughout that was praised by the Chief Engineer.

Overview

The BorWin gamma topside has been successfully welded to its jacket by CTS Teams, a location 130km off the German shore, deep in the North Sea. This key milestone marks completion of a critical hook-up phase during the massive offshore project that will deliver enough clean energy over one million homes via the German national grid.

Constructed between 2014 and 2018 at DryDocks World in Dubai, and commanding half of its capacity, this 900MW HVDC converter platform began its voyage to where it would be united with its jacket, already installed 40m’s deep. During its journey the megastructure battled treacherous weather conditions and was delayed despite its impressive size and construction as the sophisticated equipment and technology housed within the chassis demanded proper protection.

Overview

Contracted by Leading Oil Major for Company’s 216,000m³ LNG Vessel, we deployed a team of IRATA certified technicians to conduct cosmetic maintenance and repairs on aloft areas, accommodation and engine casing bulkheads.

CTS completed works without disruption to the vessel, meaning no downtime and no lost earning days. Vital for ships that adhere to strict schedules. All rope access gear, PPE and all blasting and painting equipment was supplied by CTS.

Result

We thoroughly blasted and coated an area totalling over 2500m², more than initially estimated, however, undeterred by this we set about delivering the solution to the client within the given timeframe to not impede normal operations.

From start to finish the project was completed to high industry standards and so in keeping with our first-rate quality work.

With full support from the technical superintendent and vessel crew, we were able to complete the job in time, safely and with prolific result.

Project Brief

In August, CTS was approached by a long-term client to examine and repair the bottom area of its vessel’s number one water ballast tank and forepeak tank – all within a complete turnaround of 35 days.

Our team executed the following:

• Replacing six main frames partially on the bottom, and to add inserts to three of the secondary frames on the port-side
• Replacing three main frames partially on the bottom on the starboard-side
• Renewing 27 tonnes of steel in the ballast tank and forepeak tank

Project Brief

CTS was invited by the owners to inspect and execute the retrofit on a Turnkey basis for a series of 5 container vessels to increase the refer carrying capacity by 20 percent. The client required ship specific adaptation and fabrication/installation of the new ducts & fans based on CFD calculations.

The CTS team was deployed to the vessel to execute following-

• Inspect and produce ship specific execution duct designs and plans.
• Arrangement of steel team with material and equipment to make openings for duct insertion and required strengthening of the deck.
• Exhaust air flow analysis and drawings for new mushroom vents.
• Fabrication and installation of ducts.
• Execute on plans and drawings for new fan installation and old fan exchange.
• Testing and commissioning of the system.

All works were inspected and approved by classification society.

Results

CTS adhered to timelines and varying requirements of the project to achieve the desired result. In view of the complexity of the project clients recognised CTS capabilities and put us in charge to lead other contractors to achieve deadlines, often working in conjunction and providing practical solutions.

Project Brief

Client required modification of mooring arrangement to meet the new Panama Canal Modification in accordance with regulations N01-2014-Rev01.

Modification as a turn-key solution, including supply of suitable fittings, materials, consumables and skilled, qualified coded welders’ team to carry out the work as per class approved drawings at OPL Singapore safely and in short time. Class surveyor was only available to attend at inner anchorage, so work had to be completed flawless as no hot work allowed at inner anchorage.

Risk assessment and JSA was carried out to identify all hazards prior to commencing with proper safety planning and additional measures to ensure safe operations.

CTS provided a dedicated certified skilled steel team to work round the clock with aim to complete job in record time without any down time.

Results

Work on all 3 vessels was completed safely and in time to the satisfaction of the client and attending Class surveyor without any downtime.