On November 8, the bulk carrier “Elena” departed from Wenchong Shipbuilding & Repair’s dock after completing its main engine trial, marking the completion of all repair items and its successful delivery, which received high recognition from the shipowner.
The replacement of the anchor mooring winch and hydraulic pipelines for the hatch covers on the “Elena” was a critical repair task, involving the replacement of over 800 meters of pipelines. This work needed to proceed simultaneously with the replacement of other deck pipelines, ultra-high-pressure water rust removal and coating, and steelwork, resulting in significant challenges in coordinating the overlapping operations.
To overcome the construction difficulties, Wenchong Shipbuilding & Repair planned and deployed in advance, efficiently advancing the project: a multi-dimensional communication and coordination mechanism was established, and zonal and time-phased work plans were formulated; adopting a “space isolation + process linkage” model, exclusive safety zones for hydraulic construction were demarcated, and dedicated personnel were assigned to coordinate the progress of multiple trades in real-time; the project team and engineering department maintained full-process control, ensuring seamless connection from pipeline surveying and mapping, prefabrication and installation, to flushing, completing the hydraulic pipeline replacement ahead of schedule and reserving sufficient time for subsequent processes.
On November 9, Wenchong Shipbuilding & Repair completed the fourth five-year special survey repair for the bulk carrier “Rijn”, fulfilling its commitment on schedule with professional and efficient services.
This special survey focused on the optimization of the ship’s key systems and structures, efficiently advancing several key projects: completed structural repairs and full rubber gasket replacement for the hatch covers, along with ultra-high-pressure water coating; carried out structural plate renewal for the topside tanks in an orderly manner; completed structural repairs and load test for the crane jibs.
Regarding the key areas and blind spots in safety management at the construction site, the project team systematically identified risk points and formulated targeted prevention and control measures, strictly implementing the “pre-work safety briefing, post-work hidden hazard inspection” process, forming a management mechanism of “risk prediction—process control—closed-loop rectification” to build a strong safety construction defense line.
During the repair process, a temporary task to repair two additional crane jibs on the dock was added. To ensure on-time delivery, Wenchong Shipbuilding & Repair quickly coordinated a攻坚 effort: the Production Management Department promptly coordinated gantry crane resources, and the Engineering Department assigned key personnel such as welders and riggers from its own teams, completing the temporary task with high efficiency, fully demonstrating its emergency response and履约 capability.
On November 11, Wenchong Shipbuilding & Repair completed the five-year special survey project for the bulk carrier “Azalea”, delivering the vessel two days ahead of the contract period. This efficient履约 won high recognition from the shipowner, who specifically sent a letter of praise to affirm the work.
This special survey project mainly included maintenance of the main engine and generators, substantial repairs to engine room seawater pipes, freshwater pipes, steam pipes, etc., local repairs to steel outfitting for the hatch covers, cargo holds, and living quarter engine rooms, while simultaneously completing the hull coating and underwater dock repair work.
Adhering to the principles of “advance planning, efficient coordination, and strict node control”, Wenchong Shipbuilding & Repair ensured the project’s progress throughout. Before the ship entered the yard, the project team organized a video conference with the shipowner and crew in advance, reviewing key items such as the repair list and spare parts requirements one by one to ensure synchronized information and clear requirements. Simultaneously, by holding pre-production planning meetings and work deployment briefings, the construction plan was refined, responsibilities were clearly divided, and all pre-entry preparations were fully implemented, laying a solid foundation for the project’s rapid start-up.
In response to tight schedules for engine room projects, the project team organized specialized meetings with the mechanical and electrical teams to brief them on safety, quality, and schedule requirements. Under the project team’s全程监控 and the construction teams’ efficient execution, the main engine dock trial proceeded normally, and the pipeline system was completed according to schedule and passed the tests in a single attempt.
