Gibdock completes Thomson Majesty repairs

The docking coincided with the 41,000gt ship’s intermediate special survey. In addition to high pressure hull-washing and a new antifouling coating, the renewal of seals on one stabiliser and one stern thruster, pipework and anchor chain renewals and propeller polishing, the project’s scope included extensive steelworks in way of the double bottom tanks and engine tank tops. Fourteen lifeboats were lifted ashore for inspection and bracket renewal, while davits were also tested.

Part of the project required access holes to be cut into sections of the ship’s flat bottom. A prior inspection of the ship in Las Palmas and detailed measurements were carried out by Gibdock project manager Jonathan Pocock. “By pre-planning, we were able to prefabricate steel sections and optimise work processes during the project,” he said.

The vessel left the dock on 18 November before departing the yard on 21 November.

Richard Beards, managing director, Gibdock, said: “Gibraltar is a popular destination for cruise ship calls and it is especially satisfying when Gibdock’s capabilities for on-schedule high quality work are vindicated by a high-profile owner in the luxury cruise market.”