Year 2008 was the year of extremely large and technically complex projects in the field of modernization of ships for AB Vakaru laivu gamykla (VLG) subsidiary company UAB Vakaru laivu remontas (VLR). About 30 %. of all company's orders was a major ship modernization.
At the end of February, this year, UAB Vakaru laivu remontas (VLR), together with the Norwegian companyEgil Ulvan Reder AS, has signed a cooperation agreement for the modernization of the fish farming industry ship ”Michal With“. During the ship's modernization her hull will be extended by 12 meters with a 250 tons insert.
”We have adoped our market share in the segment of the modernization of ships; not only Western European ship-owners trust us, but also Scandinavian companies with a huge fleet. The Norwegian order confirms that the VLG group of companies distinguish themselves not only by high quality of work, but also by strict compliance of terms. This is a pretty evidence that our company is going the right direction“, – saidBC Algis Rukas VLR director.
Bunkers, for fish food, a new fish food distribution line shall be installed on board. DP system will also be installed, the capacity of power plant shall be increased by the integration of additional 500 kW diesel generator ”Scania DSI 16“. Modern air conditioning and hydraulic systems will also be fitted.
Currently, UAB Vakaru inzinerijos grupe specialists are in progress with the project coordination with the classification society Germanischer Lloyd, and the arrangement of the working documentation.
All M/V ”Mikal With“ hull insert production and installation works will be carried out by other VLG daughter company – UAB Vakaru korpusu konstrukcijos.
Currently, UAB Vakaru laivu remontas (VLR) also carries out modernization work on the Italian M/V ”Sentinel“ under the ownership of Diamar SpA company. DP system will be installed on the offshore market ship, the entire power plant will be renewed, fore and aft thrusters will be installed, living spaces will be renovated, and a lot of other work will be executed.