On April 27, the multipurpose icebreaker Botnica arrived at the yard in Naantali after completing ice-breaking duties in Estonian coastal waters, where vessel operated from December 20, 2020 to April 20, 2021.

The shipyard specialists completed the repair of various equipment, hull works, cleaning and painting of the hull and applied a special Inerto160 coating for ice-class ships to the underwater part of the hull.

Now, Botnica is ready to leave for Arctic waters of Northern Canada, where from June to October this year the icebreaker will continue to perform its functions.

The icebreaker Botnica, owned by the Estonian company TS Shipping OÜ, a subsidiary of Tallinna Sadam, has been repeatedly repaired and serviced by BLRT REPAIR YARDS in Finland and Lithuania.
According to international maritime regulations, icebreaker Botnica must undergo scheduled maintenance of the underwater part of the hull and dock at least once every 5 years.

That`s why we do what we do! Happy and satisfied partner ✅✅✅

Tallinn Shipyard, one of BLRT REPAIR YARDS, is completing the repairs of a multipurpose cargo vessel FRASERBORG, owned by the Dutch shipping company Royal Wagenborg, Tallinn Shipyard`s long-term partner.

As an addition to all the good words in regards to performed painting job, the team of Baltic Premator received … a CAKE!
The gift was presented by the representative of the shipping company, who remained very satisfied with the work of the team.

Worth every minute spent working onboard!

Currently, dock nr. 170 is accommodating Transfennica TIMCA, a 205m long and 25.8m wide RoRo cargo vessel.  

Number of subsidiaries of the Group contribute to the repair of the vessel. A team of experienced and higly qualified employees, including ship repairers, hull workers, painters, electricians, scaffolders and mechanics are busy getting this beauty back on track in shortest possible time.

The scope of works include:

• Complex hull repairs and steel replacement
• Complex electrical works
• Painting jobs
• Other routine repair jobs

The dismantling of the steering-propeller complex poses a number of challenges for the Western Shiprepair team. It is planned to dismantle both propellers and two rudder blades. According to Aldas Karinauskas, BLRT Repair Yards Regional Sales Manager, these type of works are unique due to complex`s construction. Repair is quite rare and requires specific technological knowledge.

Transfennica Timca is the fifth vessel to be repaired in our FD 170, which started operating at the end of 2020.

TransfennicaTM is a container and Ro-Ro cargo and door-to-door service provider, member of the Spliethoff Group, yards long- term partner

At the end of February, Western Shiprepair, one of BLRT REPAIR YARDS, completed repair of a 186.42 m long Ro-Ro/ Passenger ship STENA FLAVIA, which belongs to the Swedish shipping company Stena Line. This is the first vessel owned by Stena Line accepted by the yard in a long time.

During 12-day stay employees of the yard performed following jobs:
– Hull, tanks, decks and other compartments treatment – total coating area 18500 m2
– Overhaul of both steering gears
– Maintenance and bonding of both tail shafts
– Piping, valves and heat exchangers repairs and maintenance
– Installation of hull structure reinforcements
– Steel renewal and modification works
– Routine jobs

As stated by Mr. Bjorn Brandone, Fleet Superintendent of Stena Rederi AS: “It has been our true pleasure working together. Everyone who`s been involved in the project has followed execution plan and agreed schedule. As a result, we`ve got an efficient and professionally managed project“.

Now, the vessel is already back on track, and running between Nynäshamn-Ventspils.

At the end of 2020, 186 m long and 25 m wide OPTIMA SEAWAYS ferry, owned by the international shipping and logistics company DFDS visited Western Shiprepair, one of BLRT REPAIR YARDS, for repairs. Lady Optima Seaways was accommodated in FD170 which is meant for the repairs of Panamax type vessels.

But the place in dock is never empty, and soon another beautiful lady, 147 m and 24 m BALTIVIA, owned by the Polish state ferry company Polska Żegluga Bałtycka S.A. – Polferries entered FD170.

We said hello to 2021 and celebrated it by welcoming two ferries owned by TT-Line, and accommodated them in FD12 and FD 219. One of the ferries is MARCO POLO, which was successfully maintained and left the yard a few days ago. And the repairs of the second vessel ROBIN HOOD, should be completed shortly.

With all three operational docks, the company’s capacity increases exponentially and opens up new opportunities for servicing an increasing number of large vessels and replenishing the company’s order book.

In January 2021, Tallinn Shipyard, one of BLRT REPAIR YARDS, proudly welcomed a 158 m long general cargo vessel EIRA, operated by the largest Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping Ltd, for maintenance and repairs.

Some project facts:
– Hull steel renewal
– Hull treatment and painting, 7000 m2
– Anchor and mooring winches repair
– Repair of the cargo cranes
– Propulsion complex service
– Pipelines and valves repair

Last but not least, due to the specifics of some works, and taking into account the European environmental standards, Tallinn Shipyard has developed technical solution by covering the hatch covers of the holds. This type of temporary protection covering made it possible to provide safe access and significantly reduce the impact on the environment.

The beginning of 2021 brought some special project to Western Shiprepair, one of BLRT REPAIR YARDS.

MINERVA TYCHI, 184 m long and 27 m wide tanker, owned by one of the advanced shipping companies in Greece Minerva Marine Inc., was welcomed for repairs.

Minerva Tychi was accommodated in recently launched floating dock nr. 170. Hull treatment, replacement of worn parts and steel structures- just part of the jobs performed onboard of the vessel.

Our partner expected us to meet exceptionally high- quality and safety standards and requirements. We hope that successfully and on-time executed project allowed us to meet our customer’s expectations, and we were able to lay a solid foundation for future cooperation.