Gibdock repairs two Shearwater vessels
Offshore staff
GIBRALTAR – Gibdock has completed a two-seismic vessel drydocking and maintenance project for Shearwater GeoServices.
The Oceanic Sirius was drydocked for 14 days in Dock 1, and the SW Empress remained in Dock 2 for 26 days before being moved to South Mole for testing and sea trials.
On the Sirius, the Mediterranean ship repair facility replaced the electric propulsion motors and generator and renewed the hull’s antifouling coating.
On the Empress, the shipyard upgraded the seismic handling system and repaired the pipework and lifesaving appliances. The vessel was also rebranded, with its name changed from Polar Empress to SW Empress. Its hull was repainted in Shearwater colors.
Richard Beards, managing director of Gibdock, said the project went smoothly despite the changes to working practices following the coronavirus pandemic.
He added the work on the Sirius was completed two days ahead of schedule.
Built in 2011 the Sirius is 106 m (348 ft) long, 28 m (92 ft) in breadth, and has a gross tonnage of 12,550. Built in 2015 the Empress is 113 m (371 ft) long, 26 m (85 ft) in breadth, and has a gross tonnage of 10,146. The 1A*-ice class vessel has a capacity for up to 220 streamers. Both vessels are Norwegian-flagged.
07/10/2020