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THE UK OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS FABRICATORS DIRECTORY
2016
Projects and Markets
Prior Experience/Projects
Harland and Wolff has a long track record of successfully
completed projects, a strong order book and robust finances.
We enjoy the support of a wide range of repeat customers.
Fabricate and renew a bulbous bow for the AL ORAIQ
LNG tanker
In December H&W saw the on-schedule departure of the
Al Oraiq liquefied natural gas tanker from the building
dock, complete with a new bulbous bow, having arrived on
17 October for an emergency docking.
Al Oraiq measures 315 metres x 50 metres, which the building
dock at 556 metres x 93 metres, was more than capable of
holding. The 136,685 gross tonnage vessel, built in 2008, is
managed by “K” Line LNG Shipping (UK) Ltd and is currently
sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands. It is the biggest
cargo ship to have docked in the city for almost 30 years.
In six weeks, H&W fabricated, installed and painted a new
bulbous bow, internal steel repairs and side shell repairs,
totalling circa 80 tonnes.
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