Holiday cheer from the BLRT REPAIR YARDS Tallinn team!

Our gratitude goes to all our colleagues, partners and friends who have supported us throughout the year. Your trust makes every success possible!

The Tallinn team kicks off the festive season with their warm Christmas wishes. Watch the video and let their joy bring a smile to your day!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our friends worldwide!

FD22, completed in spring 2024 and fully operational since August, has already serviced 10 vessels, including the COOL ROYAL operated by Cool Carriers Ltd.

This facility enhances the capacity of BLRT REPAIR YARDS Tallinn, enabling the maintenance of larger ships and creating new opportunities for Estonia’s maritime industry while supporting local economic growth.

Watch the video and experience the action!

In early 2024, BLRT REPAIR YARDS Tallinn and MindChip joined forces to develop and produce the MindChip MC4000, an innovative autonomous robot designed for cleaning oil spills and other pollutants.

This robot is specifically engineered to operate in the southern and northern basins of Tallinn Shipyard, preventing contamination and ensuring the cleanliness of the water surface.

The MindChip MC4000 offers several advantages over traditional methods

▪️ Safety: reduces human involvement in hazardous operations

▪️ Efficiency: faster and more effective than traditional cleaning methods

▪️ Smart technology: equipped with sensors for real-time data collection, enhancing operational efficiency and maintenance planning

▪️ Eco-friendly: fully electric with minimal environmental impact

▪️ All-weather operation: works seamlessly even in challenging conditions

Phase III of the project is now underway, with the prototype of the MindChip MC4000 scheduled for completion in the spring of 2025

The MindChip MC4000 project is supported by the KIK (Environmental Investment Centre), a hub for innovative and efficient ecological solutions in Estonia.

BLRT REPAIR YARDS Klaipeda has seen countless vessels, each with a story, but some ships carry a legacy that stretches far beyond their hulls  

Meet the Adhémar de Saint-Venant, a Jan De Nul Group multi-purpose vessel. Named after the 19th-century mathematician and engineer who laid the groundwork for modern mechanics, this ship is as unique as her namesake. Designed to bury subsea cables, install rocks, and handle a full range of offshore tasks, she offers versatility that significantly reduces operational costs- a concept that would make Saint-Venant himself proud

Our team gave her the full treatment during her time with us for the 2nd intermediate survey. From steel renewal between the bow thrusters to freshening her silicone-based protective coating, ensured she was prepared for all that lay ahead. Our work also included cleaning the box coolers, repairing cabin floors, and ensuring the galley ventilation was spotless.

We proudly keep vessels like the Adhémar de Saint-Venant ready for the open seas. By blending respect for history with modern skills and technology, we ensure ships can tackle their next challenges with confidence.

Have you ever wondered how fresh fruits and vegetables cross oceans to reach your local market?

Behind almost every fruit and vegetable is a journey across the seas, made possible by reefers like the COOL ROYAL operated by Cool Carriers Ltd, a 155-meter-long vessel specially designed to transport perishable goods while maintaining optimal conditions throughout the journey.

The BLRT Repair Yards Tallinn team stepped in with their expert approach to keep the COOL ROYAL performing at its best. They renewed the ER side seawater cooling lines, repaired the main engine air cooler, and gave the hatch covers some much-needed attention. Serviced crane hydraulic cylinders and maintained the ME. Overhauled the propulsion system, bow thruster, windlass, and mooring winches to ensure maximum performance and smooth mooring operations. Last but not least, tested circuit breakers for reliable electrical performance.

Vessels like COOL ROYAL are essential to maintaining the global supply chain of temperature-sensitive goods.

Finferries’ trusted workhorses- Mergus, Aura, Kökar, and Merisilta- are currently at Turku Repair Yard, one of BLRT REPAIR YARDS for simultaneous routine maintenance, a mission we take to heart.

This essential upkeep ensures that each vessel is ready to serve our communities, connecting Finland’s mainland with its beautiful islands. From daily commutes to supporting local economies and welcoming tourists, these vessels keep the archipelago thriving!

Thanks to the skilled hands here, Mergus, Aura, Kökar, and Merisilta will soon be back on the water, ready to take on the challenges of the coming season

Today, November 7th, we proudly celebrate 35 years of Turku Repair Yard!

Founded in 1989, Turku Repair Yard initially operated at the former Wärtsilä shipyard in central Turku. In 2004, it moved to Naantali to expand production and technological capabilities, and in 2007, it officially became a subsidiary of the BLRT Grupp.

For decades, Turku Repair Yard has been a key site for ship docking and repair, earning a reputation as a strategic asset.

Happy 35th Birthday, Turku Repair Yard! Warmest wishes for continued success, satisfied customers, and countless success stories.

Meet ORANGE STARS, an impressive crude oil tanker of International Andromeda Shipping measuring 249 meters in length and 43.8 meters in width, fresh from maintenance at BLRT REPAIR YARDS Naantali.

LR2 ORANGE STARS is a medium-to-large tanker perfectly designed to transport crude oil and refined products. Its size range allows it to access a variety of ports around the world.

Team Turku Repair Yard ensured:

• HP water washing, hydro blasting, and painting over 20,000m² of surfaces
• Pipe renewals and valve overhauls to keep operations smooth
• Propeller shaft withdrawal to ensure efficient sailing
• Additional routine DD jobs

With a fresh round of maintenance, ORANGE STARS is ready to set sail toward her next destination!

Team BLRT REPAIR YARDS in Naantali has just finished maintenance on ANNIKA, a general cargo vessel owned by Finland’s Sea-Lake Shipping.

We gave her the care she needed for her upcoming journeys in the Baltic Sea: Fresh paint | Steel replacement | Mechanical tune-up

She is ready to take on exciting plans! And we are proud to support Sea-Lake Shipping as they grow their fleet.

Team BLRT REPAIR YARDS Klaipeda just wrapped up work on research vessel R/V Marcus G. Langseth owned and operated by the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University.

To keep the R/V Marcus G. Langseth ready for its next mission, our team undertook several key repairs: surface treatment of hull, decks, superstructure, tanks | overhaul of shipside valves | rudders and stern tube seals repair | bow thruster controller renewal | ER fans renewal and bilge wells replacement | renewal of gun rails and major piping works and other DD routine jobs

From its labs and deck spaces to its advanced seismic equipment, the R/V Marcus G. Langseth will soon set off on its next journey – and who knows what discoveries it will bring to light?

Team BLRT REPAIR YARDS Klaipeda just wrapped up work on research vessel R/V Marcus G. Langseth owned and operated by the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University.

To keep the R/V Marcus G. Langseth ready for its next mission, our team undertook several key repairs: surface treatment of hull, decks, superstructure, tanks | overhaul of shipside valves | rudders and stern tube seals repair | bow thruster controller renewal | ER fans renewal and bilge wells replacement | renewal of gun rails and major piping works and other DD routine jobs

From its labs and deck spaces to its advanced seismic equipment, the R/V Marcus G. Langseth will soon set off on its next journey – and who knows what discoveries it will bring to light?