Hindustan Shipyard Limited Successfully Completes Emergency Repairs Of Great Eastern Shipping Vessel.
Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has successfully completed emergency repairs of the vessel MV Jag Radha belonging to M/s Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd., Mumbai.
The vessel of dimensions 189.99 Mtrs X 32.26 Mtrs with a DWT of 58,133 tons suffered extensive damage to the hatch covers and its hydraulic operating system while discharging the cargo at Kattupalli port.
The vessel arrived at HSL on 26 Aug 23 and all projected repairs were completed on war footing basis to the satisfaction of class surveyors. During the course of repairs, all structural damages were made good, hydraulic system checked, hydraulic cylinders were brought ashore, overhauled and defective parts such as seals, bearings & barrels were renewed.
Also ram cylinder pins that were damaged were replaced with new units. Further to ensure integrity & water tightness of the hatch covers, retaining channels & rubber packing were renewed. After completing these repairs, hatch covers were aligned and tested for their structural integrity, water tightness & smooth operation. The entire job was completed in 05 days time on war footing and vessel was given clearance for sailing on 31 Aug 23.
