Press release of Press Service of “Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping” Closed Joint-Stock Company
On the dredger vessel “Akhtubinsk” with a deadweight of 415 tons, a length of 14.7 meters and a width of 13 meters, a number of repair works are being carried out. So, major overhaul of the main engine of the vessel, fuel devices, cooling pumps, water cooler, pipe compressors, auxiliary engines, etc. has been done.
Along with this, the ground pump of the floating device, the crane, the dredging milling cutter, the pipeline systems, electrical panels, generators and other equipment was adjusted, and the comfort in the cabins was created. In addition, partial painting of the underwater and above-water part of the vessel’s hull is completed.
The “Zigh” Ship repair yard is also repairing the MZ 152, which provides towing and supply services to the “Akhtubinsk” vessel. Capital repairs of engines and pumps, performed the necessary welding work on the hull of the ship. Note that the function of this floating craft is to assist the vessel “Akhtubinsk” in carrying out various works at sea.
In general, the vessel “Akhtubinsk” has a rather interesting history. So, this vessel, built at the former Baku Shipyard named after Vano Strua of the Caspian Shipping Company, was originally called “50 years to Soviet Azerbaijan”. The basis of the vessel was laid in December 1967, the construction was completed in April 1971.
In the 70s of the last century it was planned to build 16 units of this type of dredging vessels. The vessel “Akhtubinsk”, then called “50 years of Soviet Azerbaijan”, was considered a flagship. The vessel is currently operated under the national flag of the Russian Federation.
The vessel is designed for dredging. The crew of the ship consists of 36 members. The speed is 10 knots. It is planned to complete the repair work on the ship in the near future.
It should be reminded that the main activity of the “Zigh” Ship repair yard is to repair the vessel and technical equipment belonging to Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company and other organizations. The yard also performs installation and adjustment of vessel systems and installations, engines, instruments, including checking the underwater hull, steering device and propellers of vessels by lifting them to the dock.
The structure of the yard includes mechanical-repair, hull-welding, cleaning-painting, docking departments, as well as woodworking, foundry and electrical installation sites.
