Project Overview A Chinese shipyard building a series of six 80-ton bollard pull harbor tugboats needed complete navigation and signal lighting packages for all vessels. The lights needed CCS Type Approval and COLREG compliance for international trading certification. Challenge Tugboat-specific lighting configuration — includes towing lights and all-round lights not found on cargo vessels LED …
Project Overview A Chinese shipping company retrofitting ballast water treatment systems on four 57,000 DWT bulk carriers needed booster pumps and backwash pumps to support the new BWT units. The pumps were not included in the BWT system package and needed to be sourced separately. Challenge Pump specifications dictated by the BWT system maker — …
Project Overview A 76,000 DWT bulk carrier undergoing special survey required a complete overhaul of the hydraulic hatch cover operating system. The existing hydraulic cylinders showed piston rod scoring and seal failure, while several control valves had internal leakage exceeding class limits. Challenge 7 hatch covers × 2 cylinders each = 14 hydraulic cylinders to …
Project Overview An 82,000 DWT bulk carrier undergoing a mid-life crane modernization at a Chinese repair yard needed replacement electric motors for all four deck cranes. The existing motors had reached end-of-life after 15 years of service, with insulation degradation making continued operation unreliable. Challenge Four different motor ratings required (hoist, luff, slew, travel) — …
Project Overview A leading Chinese shipyard constructing a 174,000 m³ LNG carrier needed CCS-certified plate heat exchangers for the engine room cooling system. The package included lubricating oil coolers, freshwater coolers, and jacket water coolers — all requiring dual classification approval (CCS primary, DNV notation). Challenge Dual class approval (CCS + DNV) significantly increases documentation …
Project Overview A major Chinese shipyard building a series of 64,000 DWT bulk carriers required CCS-certified main and emergency air compressors for their newbuild program. The yard needed a reliable supply partner who could coordinate with the compressor manufacturer, handle classification society documentation, and deliver within the tight hull outfitting schedule. Challenge The shipyard’s original …
Project Overview A 180,000 DWT Capesize bulk carrier under construction required a full ventilation fan package: engine room supply and exhaust fans, cargo hold ventilation fans, accommodation HVAC fans, and emergency fire fans. Total 28 fans across 8 different specifications, all requiring CCS type approval with BV as secondary class notation. The Challenge Engine room …
Project Overview A state-owned shipping company ordered container lashing equipment for a fleet of 5 new multi-purpose vessels (3,500 TEU each) being built at two shipyards simultaneously. The lashing system needed to secure containers up to 9-high on deck in North Pacific winter conditions (significant wave height 6m+). The Challenge Fleet orders across two shipyards …
Project Overview A specialized reefer vessel operator needed to replace the entire cold storage evaporator bank on their 12,500 DWT reefer vessel during a scheduled drydock. The vessel has 6 independent cargo compartments operating at different temperatures: frozen (-25°C), chilled (+2°C), and banana ripening (+14°C). Total 24 evaporator units across all compartments. The Challenge The …
Project Overview A chemical tanker newbuilding project at a domestic Chinese shipyard required a complete deck machinery package including anchor windlasses, mooring winches, and capstans. The vessel operates under dual CCS/DNV classification, requiring all deck machinery to carry both society approvals — a requirement that significantly narrows the supplier pool. The Challenge Dual classification (CCS …