Fifth issue of Tanker Focus marine technical news
publication
Lloyd's Register has published its most recent edition of
Tanker Focus, its technical publication for the tanker
industry. This special edition focuses on the Arosa, the world's
first double-hulled VLCC, as she completes a major milestone in her
career.
According to the special edition:
"At the start of 2008, a decade and a half after ushering in a
new era in tanker design, the Lloyd's Register-classed
Arosa presented herself for her most searching 'health
check' to date. At just after 12:10 hours on 28th February, the MT
Arosa entered the Number 1 dry dock at Drydocks
World-Dubai to complete her third Special Survey.
"The 291,400 ton dwt VLCC, managed by Neda Maritime Agency Co. Ltd,
of Piraeus, was handed over to the repair yard's ship manager, and
work began preparing the ship for scrutiny by Lloyd's Register
EMEA's marine surveyors. Arosa is the first double-hull
VLCC ever built, and the eyes of the tanker industry were always
going to be on this event."
Ends.
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