We are pleased to share that for the first time, esteemed Boomsma Shipping and BLRT REPAIR YARDS have joined forces to ensure efficient maritime operations

General cargo vessel FRISIAN SEA of Boomsma Shipping underwent a special survey at one of BLRT Repair Yards in Tallinn – a comprehensive examination to assess and ensure its integrity, #safety, and compliance with Class requirements.

To align with #environmental regulations and sustainable shipping, specialists at our retrofit department have installed a Headway OceanGuard BWMS HMT-300 ballast water treatment system.

Check out this stunning makeover of a general cargo vessel ARCTIC ROCK of Hartman Seatrade!

We’ve followed every step of the project execution and proudly unveiled the result!

Silicone paints provide a smooth, sleek finish that enhances the vessel’s appearance and ensures a long-lasting protective barrier, extending the vessel’s lifespan and its coating, which is crucial for both operational and environmental sustainability.

Witness the vessel’s incredible journey to efficiency and sustainability. Explore a new look in the video reference 👇

Tallinn Shipyard, one of the three BLRT Repair Yards, has installed the first DACS air lubrication system on the DANITA general cargo vessel owned by shipping company Amisco. The DACS air lubrication system is a joint development of the Damen Shipyards Group and the Delft University of Technology.   

The Damen Air Cavity System (DACS) is a special system that maintains a carpet of stable thin air cavities over the flat bottom of a ship, achieving a significant reduction in water resistance, leading to a fuel consumption reduction by up to 15%, and, therefore, lower emissions, and increased efficiency.     

Sergei Kravtšenko, a Tallinn Shipyard management board member, said that the shipyard team is delighted that Estonian-based shipping company Amisco, their long-standing partner, trusted none other but Tallinn Shipyard with the project. “We are committed to excellence and marine innovations, and years of experience and expertise prepared our seasoned team to handle the project. This cutting-edge technology will definitely enhance vessel performance and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. We are proud to have been a part of the project.”

Air Lubrication Systems are generally considered low-maintenance compared to other efficiency-improving technologies, providing a reliable and practical solution for long-term use.     

With the DACS-equipped Danita, Amisco will achieve the CII rating will achieve the necessary CII rating to continue operating in the Baltic Sea amidst new, stricter emissions regulations. At the same time, the considerable reduction in fuel consumption allows for a rapid return on investment.

In Mid- February, Turku Repair Yard, one of BLRT Repair Yards, members of BLRT Grupp was honoured to welcome SEYCHELLES PATRIOT, a 189.02m- long 1A ice-class oil product tanker managed by German shipping company GTS Shipmanagement GmbH & Co KG for regular 5-year service in accordance with the requirements of the Classification Society.
 
In addition to standard service, team Turku Repair Yard also carried out such works as:

–  Hull treatment and painting
–  Repairs of different piping systems
–  Steel replacement
–  Overhaul of electric motors
–  Overhaul of anchor winches
–  Other routine jobs

The Estonia will celebrate its 105th anniversary of independence on February 24.

In mid-January, floating dock 12 which happens to be the largest floating dock in the Baltics, welcomed a 234.06 m long and 35.33 m wide car carrier DELPHINE for repairs and maintenance.

Because RoRo Cargo DELPHINE is the largest car carrier accepted for repairs in the history of the Western Shiprepair, one of BLRT Repair Yards, project preparation required even more detailed and precise approach, including preparation of the documentation for the docking operation.

DELPHINE underwent First Special Survey with additional:

– overhaul of the steering and propulsion group including five (5) thrusters

– installation of the foundations for wind rotors

– other routine jobs

DELPHINE is managed by the world-famous company Anglo-Eastern – a leading global provider of ship management services.

The company manages  over 600 vessels in its fleet and deservedly named one of the largest ship operators in the world.

Worth mentioning, that this is not the first project that was implemented in cooperation with Anglo-Eastern company.

A few years back, team BLRT Repair Yards in Klaipeda successfully repaired Federal type bulk carriers managed by Anglo-Eastern.

Yesterday, on January 23, a splendid keel-laying ceremony for the floating dock being built for BLRT Grupp took place at Hat-San Shipyard

A 180m long and 30m wide dock is currently under construction at HAT-SAN Shipyard and will be Tallinn Shipyard’s largest one, opening up the possibility to accommodate #Handysize vessels.

“I am delighted that the work is going according to schedule and will be completed in spring 2024. The new dock will secure the further #expansion of our vessel repair and upgrade capabilities and contribute to reducing environmental impact.”- said Chairman of the Management Board of Tallinn Shipyard Sergey Kravchenko

The event was attended by the Estonian Ambassador to Turkey, Anneli Kolk, and Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Turkey, Selim Dursun.

Our team is proud and happy! Here`s a sneak peek at a ceremony.

Video 👇👇👇

In December, Tallinn Shipyard repaired the multi-purpose ship Alaskaborg, thus completing maintenance of all A-type ships owned by the Royal Wagenborg shipping company. 

Over the past three years, from 2020 to 2022, – the yard has maintained 14 A-type vessels, with four of them – Amazoneborg, Avonborg, Americaborg and Alaskaborg – undergoing repairs in 2022. 

On top of general maintenance, most of the Royal Wagenborg vessels coming to BLRT Repair Yards also had #bwts installed. For instance, in 2020, Tallinn Shipyard professionals fitted BWTS onto 13 vessels of the long-standing partner, 15 – in 2021 and 9 – in 2022. 

Royal Wagenborg considers the Ocean Health initiative of great importance, which is why the company has set an #ambitious target to install at least 20 ballast water treatment systems per year. And BLRT Repair Yards are proud to be able to share the #goal!

A steel cutting ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of a new dock for the BLRT Grupp’s shipyard in Tallinn.

The 180-metre-long, 30-metre-wide, 10,000 tons lifting capacity floating dock is currently being constructed at Hat-San Shipyard in Turkey. The dock is scheduled to be completed in spring 2024.  

The new dock will replace the existing one – 155 m long and 27 m wide – and will be able to accommodate Handysize vessels in addition to all the other cargo carriers currently welcomed at the shipyard. 

Over 270 ships a year are repaired, upgraded and maintained at the BLRT Grupp’s ship repair yards in Estonia, Lithuania and Finland. The acquisition of the new dock will work towards expanding the capacity of Tallinn Shipyard by opening the possibility to accommodate larger vessels. Furthermore, ships calling at Estonian ports, which previously had to turn to other shipyards of the holding due to a lack of technical capabilities at Tallinn Shipyard, will now be able to come there. 

“The new dock construction is yet another step of the investment programme for the ship repair segment of the industrial holding aimed at a significant expansion of the facilities and resources made available to ship owners at our shipyards. Over the last five years, we have invested more than 75 million euros into that segment, and we have every intention to proceed with the investments in the future,” commented Veronika Ivanovskaja, a member of the BLRT Grupp Board.  

The construction agreement for the new dock was signed in the late summer of 2022. 

BLRT Grupp is one the largest industrial holdings in the Baltic region. The group operates Tallinn Shipyard in Estonia, Western Shiprepair in Lithuania and Turku Repair Yad in Finland, providing comprehensive 24/7 vessel repair and upgrade services.