By
Rebecca Gibson |
Thomson Cruises’ Thomson Majesty has resumed service after undergoing repair and renewal work at Gibdock yard in Gibraltar.
Owned by Louis Cruises, Thomson Majesty spent two weeks in dry dock so engineers could clean her hull, add a new anti-fouling coating, renew seals on one stabiliser and one stern thruster, upgrade pipework and anchor chains, and polish propellers. Engineers also completed extensive steelworks on the double bottom tanks and engine tank tops. Fourteen of the ship’s lifeboats were lifted ashore for inspection and bracket renewal, while davits were also tested.
“Gibraltar is a popular destination for cruise ship calls, and it is especially satisfying when Gibdock’s capabilities for on schedule high quality work are vindicated by a high profile owner in the luxury cruise market,” said Richard Beards, Gibdock’s managing director. “The yard makes a vital contribution to the economy of Gibraltar, and is proactive in its service provision in this specialised ship market. It has also been a pleasure to renew our longstanding relations with Louis Cruises.”
Thomson Majesty left the dry dock on 18 November and departed the yard on time on 21 November.
“We are delighted with the efficient way that Gibdock handled the various items of work required on Thomson Majesty, ensuring that she left the yard on schedule,” said Crysanthos Crysanthou, technical manager of Optimum Ship Management Services, which represented the owner on this project. “For cruise ships, with pre-planned itineraries, there is no scope for any delays, and having used the yard before, we were confident that they would redeliver as promised - which they did.”