Alewijnse achieves fast timescale for electrical repair

Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen subcontracted the electrical repairs and modifications to Alewijnse, which assembled a team of 40 technicians. The work included repair, modification and commissioning to air humidification systems, air compressors, engine room ventilation, watertight doors and emergency systems. In addition, a port side shaft generator had to be exchanged.

The Stornes, at 175m long and 26m wide, is the largest flexible fallpipe vessel in the Van Oord fleet, and has been operational since September 2011, installing rock in water depths up to 2,200m This was Stornes’ second visit to Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen.

Alewijnse service coordinator Yuri Nieuwenhuizen said:“This is a project to be proud of. Our dedicated team worked hard to deliver a first class service within a demanding time frame. Because of the unique partnership with Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen, Alewijnse is able to match precisely the installation and system integration requirements of the vessels that use the facility for maintenance.”