BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct. 5
By Fidan Babayeva – Trend:
The repair of the “Uzeyir Hajibeyli” dry cargo vessel used in external waters has been completed in Azerbaijan, Trend reports citing the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company.
The vessel belongs to the Transportation Fleet of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO).
The vessel was repaired at the “Zigh” Ship Repair and Construction Yard.
The main and auxiliary engines and pumps of the ship have been repaired at the Yard. Moreover, pipes, cables were laid, automation work was carried out and the hull was welded.
Moreover, the underwater and surface parts of the vessel were completely cleaned with abrasive sand and painted. The living and service areas have been renovated in accordance with contemporary standards.
After the completion of the repair, the ship was successfully tested and returned to the sea.
“Uzeyir Hajibeyli” dry-cargo ship is involved in cargo transportation outside of the Caspian Sea. Today, the ship will pick up the cargo from the port of Bektash, Turkmenistan, and sail to the port of Gebze, Turkey.
The “Uzeyir Hajibeyli” vessel has been sailing in external waters under the flag of Azerbaijan since 2014. The vessel is 108.33 meters long and 16.74 meters wide and has a carrying capacity of 5,200 tons.
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