A damage survey with consequential repair carried out in Dakar, Senegal. GKC repair team carried out laser alignment inspection of crankshaft and engine block iwo main bearing pockets. Root cause of the damage identified and repair proposal accepted by owners. Full story to be continued upon completion of the repair project.

Overhauling (30000 running hrs) of a MAK 8M43C main engine carried out within 10 working days. Subsequent repairs that carried out on the same vsl, were the overhauling of both auxiliary engines and repairs of cell-guides of cargo holds.

GKC was awarded with the overhauling of 3xYanmar 6N21 AL-GV of a series of 4 suezmax tankers.

Hydrobasting between 900 and 1200 bar carried out on a passenger vsl's flat bottom, boot-top, vertical bottom and top-side. Due to the seasonal trading of the vsl, her schedule in DD had to be reduced to absolute minimum. Hydroblasting works including full coating specification works completed within 4 days.

Reconditioning of the M/E HFO pumps of B&W 6L50MC, overhauling of auxiliary engines Daihatsu DK-20 and installation of new auxiliary boiler control system carried out O/B a cargo vsl.

In view of the IMO MARPOL reg.14 regarding SOx emmisions (01/01/2015), GKC was awarded with the modification of HFO & MGO piping systems of a series of 10 Aframax tankers. The first vsl delivered successfully after 6 days of non-stop works.

GKC awarded with the modification of crane foundation of 6 sister product carriers. The first vsl delivered to the Owners after 32 hours of exhaustive works.

GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd commenced the steel repairs of a LPG. A team of 22 engineers (Fabricators and Coded Welders) despatched on site.

A damage survey and corresponding repairs of a Daihatsu 6DL-26 carried out afloat on a 2500 TEU container vsl. Crankshaft big end bearings show signs of overheating. GKC carried out O/B investigation / identification of the root cause, took hardness measurements and provide the shipowners with a repair procedure. Procedure approved by owners and class and GKC proceeded with the successful repair of the engine.

Exhaustive works carried out by GKC in order to construct the foundation of a crane on the aft st/rd side of a chemical tanker. Without any structural dwgs provided in advance, GKC completed the works within 32 hours from the time of vsl's berthing to the satisfaction of the attending DNV surveyor and owner's representatives.

GKC awarded with the Boiler fuel oil system modification of a series of chemical tankers. After thorough planning and material procurement, project on each vsl completed within 14 sailing days.

GKC commenced the planned maintenance project of a series of Wartsila A9L20 engines.

Subject engine presented severe deterioration of both mechanical and electrical part. GKC attended, identified the root cause and successfully repaired the auxiliary engine.

After soft collision of the vsl, GKC was awarded with the contract of steel replacement. Project successfully completed without vsl going to DD.

GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd celebrated its 3rd anniversary with a smooth dinner. All employees and their families attended the celebration. Dinner finished with the traditional New Year's cake, cut by Mr Chalaris with wishes of health and success in the years to come.

Marine Maintenance World Expo 2014 From October 14th to October 16th 2014 you will find us in stand no. 5033 in Brussels, Belgium.