On short notice, the Genship downriver team responds to an emergency repair situation. A Ro-Ro ship’s rudder trunk had cracked welds on 60% of the circumference at the hull attachment. Small work floats and portable welding and air-arc equipment were towed to the vessel at its cargo berth, … [Read more...]
Re-Activation of Island Class Coast Guard Cutters
The General Ship Repair Corporation has completed the re-activation/overhaul of two former Island Class Coast Guard cutters Key Biscayne and Grand Isle (renamed Rafaqat and Sabqat) May 30th, 2017. The contract was part of a Foreign Military Sales transfer to the Pakistan Maritime Security … [Read more...]
Mobile Ship Repair in Baltimore
THE PORT OF BALTIMORE • June 25,2003 Story & Photography by Kathy Bergren Smith A million things can go wrong on a ship from main engine failure to problems with the galley mixer motor. Standing ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Baltimore's mobile ship repairers provide the shipyard … [Read more...]