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Other work includes the instal- lation of five new low and high pressure compressors, together with three new 1,100-kW genera- tors. In addition, both main engines will be overhauled and the vessel will be converted to diesel- electric propulsion by the installa- tion of two propulsion motors — as well as two 1,300 kVA generators — coupled to the existing main engines. The existing accommoda- tion will be completely renovated and additional cabins, mess, com- puter and instrument rooms will be built for crew and operators. In addition, new radio and naviga- tional equipment will be installed.

The conversion project involv- ing the 4,641 dwt Swedish-regis- tered chemical tanker CT Sun has now been completed at Poland's

Gdansk Shiprepair Yard (Remontowa). Owned by

Gothenburg's Brostrom Shipping and managed by Ferm

International Ship Management, she, in fact, underwent lengthen-

Meanwhile, the repair work includes hull blasting/painting, engine room repairs, main and auxiliary and pump overhaul, cool- er cleaning, mooring and anchor winch overhaul and ballast and hydraulic pipelines renewal.

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General cargo vessels continue to dominate the yard's orderbook during this year, with a total of 60 ships being repaired ing operations, with a 82 ft. (25 m) steel section being fitted.

The scope of the lengthening work included: hull extension; lengthening of pipes and cables; installation of new cargo pumps and cleaning equipment; renewal of cargo pipeline systems; renewal of life boats; renewal of high alarm system in cargo tanks; installation of gas detection system; rebuilding of cargo control room; renewal of fire-fighting system (removal of existing halon system and dry power system); and installation of new foam system and new C02 system.

The modification work included repositioning of the deck crane, chain lockers, and the double bot- tom tank arrangement.

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