The repair of the Maestro Niyazi dry cargo vessel of the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) has been completed, Report informs, citing ASCO.
Main and auxiliary engines of the vessel, pumps and air compressors and other mechanisms were repaired at the Zygh Ship Repair and Construction Yard. In addition, pipelining, electrical installation, automation works, and welding of the hull were carried out. The ship's auxiliary steam boiler was also repaired.
During the repair of the Maestro Niyazi vessel, the underwater and surface parts of the vessel, cargo compartments, covers, anchor chains and anchors were completely cleaned with abrasive sand and painted. Also the living and service premises of the vessel have been renovated and furnished upon modern standards.
After the repair, the vessel successfully passed water trials and was put into operation.
The vessel with a deadweight of 5,500 tons is 140.33 meters in length, and 16.5 meters in width.