BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct. 6
By Fidan Babayeva - Trend:
The overhaul of the ‘General Aslanov’ dry-cargo ship, which belongs to the Marine Transport Fleet of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping (ASCO) CJSC, has been completed, Trend reports referring to ASCO.
“The repairs were carried out at the Bibi-Heybat Shipyard. The main and auxiliary engines, mechanisms (pumps) of the ship were repaired. Also, the cargo hold doors, the electric control system for the cargo crane used to lift the doors, have been adjusted. Along with this, the installation of pipes, electrical installation, as well as work on automation and welding of the hull was carried out on the ship,” the ASCO said.
“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 to modern standards,” the company said.
After the completion of the repair, the ship was successfully tested and was handed over to the seamen.
‘General Aslanov’ dry-cargo ship is again involved in cargo transportation in the waters outside the Caspian Sea. On October 5, the ship picked up the cargo from the port of Bektash in Turkmenistan and sail to the Turkish Gebze port.
The ship has been sailing in external waters flying the flag of Azerbaijan since 2016. The length of the ship is 108.33 meters, width is 16.74 meters, and the carrying capacity is 5,200 tons.
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