On November 23, the large container ship “EVER FORTUNE” of Evergreen Marine was successfully completed its maintenance project at China Resources Dadong, achieving the three major goals of “zero safety accidents, zero quality defects, and zero schedule delays”. The shipowner’s representatives gave high praise during the acceptance inspection, adding a significant highlight to the cooperation between the two parties.
The “EVER FORTUNE” is the fifth vessel in this series, with a length of 333.96 meters. Its core projects included the modification of the outer plate and structure of the bulbous bow void space, renewal of the outer plate for the engine room scrubber overboard pipe, and renewal of structures such as the side tank frame platforms.
Although each department had accumulated rich experience in repairing similar projects, this construction faced multiple challenges: 1. It coincided with the company’s peak production period, with multiple projects advancing in parallel, leading to tight resources; 2. The safety production situation was severe, with a concentration of high-risk operations such as work at height and hot work; 3. Additional special safety requirements during the Shanghai CIIE period.
With unity, determination, and forward momentum, all departments aimed for the goals of “zero safety accidents, zero quality defects, and zero schedule delays”, scientifically coordinated resources, and fully advanced the repair project.
The single-vessel management team detailed the safety planning scheme. For the hot work involved in renewing the engine room outer plate, a “dual fire watch” system was implemented. Dedicated fire watch personnel were stationed both inside and outside the dock, comprehensively排查 potential hazards in the hot work area. Red and white warning flags were used to demarcate the work area, ensuring 100% certified personnel for key zones. A mechanism for taking photographic records every 2 hours during middle and night shifts was executed, achieving dynamic control throughout the entire hot work process and setting a record for the fastest completion of a single project.
Protection measures for high-altitude operations, such as the bulbous bow modification and the installation of roller protection round steel, were strengthened. In areas dense with sparks, 2-3 layers of fireproof cloth were laid, supplemented by a double layer of tinplate for dual protection, eliminating safety hazards caused by falling sparks. Comprehensive overhauls were conducted on the ventilation and lighting systems for the side tank project, ensuring safety with no blind spots at every construction point.
During the CIIE period, the single-vessel manager strengthened daily organization, leading safety supervisors and department heads in thorough inspections of firefighting facilities, work protection, and electrical safety, ensuring safety and stability throughout the construction process.
Facing manpower shortages during the production peak, the single-vessel management team put “safety and production in parallel, quality and efficiency with equal emphasis” into practice. Taking “accelerating the schedule and securing the dock period” as the core objective, they prioritized the advancement of key dock projects, overcoming the challenge of insufficient human resources.
Among these efforts, prior to the construction in the bulbous bow void space, materials and equipment preparation were completed in advance, accurately dovetailing with the construction timeline. The side tank project involved a large volume and complex processes; weld work adjacent to the outer plate was prioritized, ensuring the progress of subsequent painting work. Compared to previous ships in the series, all construction tasks were completed one week ahead of schedule, reserving sufficient time for the vessel’s smooth departure from the yard.
In this complex production environment, the repair project for the “EVER FORTUNE” successfully achieved the three major goals of safety, quality, and schedule, demonstrating China Resources Dadong’s proficient construction capabilities in the field of large container ship maintenance.
