Conversion to double hull Vicky B
Determines and sets time limits for ship owners who do not meet the current regulations are changed. The conversion of B / T Vicky B has been the beginning and the means for COTECMAR has managed to become the pioneer in Latin America in the double-hull construction certification under the Germanischer Lloyd.
For the changes to be applied the basic concept of group technology, normally used in new construction processes. The organization of engineering and manufacturing project was determined by work zones and each zone had independent information.
COTECMAR participates in a line of business: the conversion of fuel tankers of single hull to double hull, taking advantage of the conditioning situation in the framework of MARPOL 73/78, which determines and sets deadlines to shipowners for vessels not meet the current regulations are changed.The conversion of B / T Vicky B has been the beginning and the means for COTECMAR has managed to become the pioneer in Latin America in the double-hull construction certification under the Germanischer Lloyd.
For the changes to be applied the basic concept of group technology, normally used in new construction processes. The organization of engineering and manufacturing project was determined by work zones and each zone had independent information.
The main objective of the project was making the necessary changes to comply with the provisions of the MARPOL 73/78 Convention, with the smallest penalty in the capacity of the vessel. The expectations were far surpassed owner: its aim was to limit a maximum penalty of 9% volume, but the result was only 3%.
Despite the design changes and the normal difficulties in a new line of service, different areas of the corporation were strengthened and was able to meet customer expectations. In fact, he enlists a group of corporate officers to attend a series of business for new conversions with the same owner and with other stakeholders and that COTECMAR is the executor of the same.
The conversion to double hull of B / T VICKY B is an achievement that generates a market opening to the double hull conversions, gaining competitive advantages among shipyards in the region.