BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 21. The ferry
belonging to ASCO, part of the AZCON holding company, has undergone
major repairs. Trend
reports via ASCO.
The repair work undertaken at the Zigh ship repair and
construction yard has been completed swiftly and with exceptional
quality, according to reports.
During the refurbishment, comprehensive restoration was carried
out across both the underwater and above-water sections of the
ferry. The lower and upper decks, the main deck, engine room, and
superstructure were thoroughly cleaned and repainted. The ship’s
steering and auxiliary equipment, along with its propulsion
systems, were also meticulously repaired. Furthermore, propeller
shafts were restored, and extensive piping work was conducted both
on the deck and within the engine room. In addition, electrical
installations and automation systems were upgraded.
A new state-of-the-art Standard-22 NX gyrocompass and a Navtex
NX700 meteorological data receiver were installed on the vessel,
alongside six portable VHF radio stations. Additionally, the ship's
GPS navigation systems and communication devices underwent a
complete overhaul, ensuring they were fully operational before
being handed over to the crew.
Moreover, the living quarters and service areas of the ferry
were renovated to meet modern standards and expectations.
After successfully passing sea trials, the ferry was put back
into service for cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor. In
this context, the vessel made its first voyage to the port of
Turkmenbashi-Baku.
The ship is 154.5 meters long and 18.3 meters wide. With a total
carrying capacity of 2,425 tons, the ferry can simultaneously load
32 diesel locomotives and 28 railway cars.
