Case Study

MV Ross Point Refurbishment

MV Ross Point Refurbishment

Major Repair

In 2018 we were tasked with bringing the Briggs Marine owned Ross Point back to the water and overhauled the vessel from top to bottom.

Our tasks included:

  • Complete external & internal component removal.
  • Preparation for shot blasting.
  • Installation of new fender.
  • Fabrication of deck access doors & safety rail.
  • Plate repairs to bow & forward mooring post.
  • Supply & mount new hull anodes.
  • Install propeller & shaft with new bushes & gland seals.
  • Complete overhaul of steering mechanism including quadrant control cylinder, helm, rudder shaft & gland seals.
  • Drain & clean fuel system.
  • Installation of engine & gearbox aligning to inboard propeller flange.
  • Complete electrical rewire – re designing and upgrading with marine grade components.
  • Cleaning of all raw water pipework & coolers assembling with new hosing.
  • Design & fabricate new wheel house door.
  • Design toilet & kitchenette facilities.
  • Install, certificate new fire suppression system.
  • Fabricate & certificate davit arm.
  • Paint in marine grade company colours.
  • Assisting the MCA with inspection.
  • Sea trials.
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