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 client contacted CTS to oversee the re-activation of their vessel. CTS was tasked with ensuring that the vessel’s technical compliance aligned with the port authority’s regulations and allowed for safe navigation. The vessel had been out of service for over a year, and neither the main engine nor any of the four
generators were running. It was no surprise that the vessel required an extensive amount of repair work.

Result

CTS oversaw the yard’s scope and provided the client daily reports on the repair process. CTS also brought in a team of specialists to resolve the electrical issues and fully repair the main engine and generators. Despite the significant amount of work required, with strong communication and thorough planning, CTS was able to deliver the project 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 Offshore and Marine received an inquiry from a Cruise Ship Management Company to replace their passenger ship’s HHP type, stockless anchor. CTS quickly responded to the inquiry and was promptly awarded the job. CTS immediately mobilized a six-man team and the necessary lifting equipment to carry out the job. Our team developed a work procedure and provided port permits to remove and replace the anchor swiftly and carefully.

Result

To meet the vessel’s tight deadline, CTS suggested the swivel shackle be replaced in addition to the anchor to allow for quicker turnaround time. CTS was able to source the replacement anchor and swivel shackle quickly and completed the work within the required time frame.

Overview

CTS received an urgent inquiry from a leading shipowner and operating group regarding their 189-meter bulk carrier. The vessel’s cargo hold plates suffered damage and required a quick repair as the vessel needed to adhere to a strict schedule. CTS, therefore, sent a team of coded welders to complete the steel renewal. The damage was located in cargo hold no. 1 between frame no. 209 and 210 of the vessel. After further inspection, CTS devised an elaborate plan to remove the damaged area as quickly as possible.

Result

The cargo hold plates were renewed, and dye penetrant tested to ensure the welding seams met industry standards. With CTS’s detailed planning, the project was successfully completed within the required timeframe, saving the vessel owner significant downtime and lost operational cost.

Overview

CTS was approached by the vessel owners to replace a damaged Yanmar 6EY22W engine onboard one of their bulk carriers. CTS, with their Yanmar specialist (twelve years of experience), compiled a six-man team to ensure that the overhaul went smoothly. The team was met with a challenge when it came to getting the new engine inside the engine room as the skylight was small, and the engine itself was over the safe working load limit of the vessel’s crane. There were also no lifting points or standard procedure to lift the engine. However, after careful planning, the team was able to come up with a tailor-made solution.

Result

The job was complicated by the limited space of the engine room; however, the CTS service team was able to adapt and worked efficiently to complete the overhaul. The scope of work was completed within seven days. The client appreciated CTS’s professional and thorough approach and was satisfied with the team’s quality work.

Overview

Columbia Cruise Services reached out to CTS to undertake various
projects on-board their ship, the Marella Dream, in preparation
for its 7th Class Renewal Survey. CTS assembled a team of 59
technicians with a wide range of specializations to fulfill the large
scope of projects over the course of 2 months. Our experience in
major turnkey EPC projects enabled us to implement a strategy to
complete the full extent of work on time while meeting our high
standard for quality.

Result

Due to the age of the ship, there was a significant amount of steelwork required. Additionally, since numerous modifications had been carried out over the lifetime of the vessel, the drawings provided were no longer accurate. Fortunately, our team conducted a pre-evaluation to get a sense of these potential obstacles early on.

CTS worked closely with the owners to avoid any delays and was able to complete the project safely and on schedule. Columbia Cruise Services was impressed by our team’s expertise and requested for CTS to assist with future projects.

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.

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