BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 12. The Mahmud Rahimov universal dry cargo ship of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO), one of the AZCON Holding companies, has been repaired and, after the repair, made its first voyage to Aktau, Kazakhstan.
The data obtained by Trend from ASCO shows that the vessel's main engines were replaced with new ones, and the auxiliary engines were repaired.
In addition, the ship's mechanisms and air compressors were adjusted.
At the same time, pipe installation, electrical installation, automation, and hull welding work were carried out on the ship.
The underwater and surface parts of the ship were completely cleaned and painted, and the living and service rooms and storage hatches were repaired.
During the repair, work was also carried out in the field of communications and electric radio navigation.
The ship was equipped with one modern, new electronic map and two VHF (Very High Frequency) portable handheld radio stations.
After the completion of the work carried out at the Zigh Ship Repair and Construction Plant of Azerbaijan, the ship successfully passed the relevant inspection and set off on its first voyage to the port of Aktau.
The length of the Mahmud Rahimov ship is 117.5 meters, its width is 16.5 meters, and its carrying capacity is 4,100 tons.
The “Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping” Joint-Stock Company merged the country’s main fleets, the Azerbaijan State Caspian Sea Shipping Company and the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic’s Caspian Sea Oil Fleet. The “Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping” CJSC has two shipyards and offshore support and commercial fleets. The merchant fleet has 51 ships: 20 tankers, 12 ferries, 16 dry cargo, 1 Ro-Ro, and 2 Ro-Pax. By integrating maritime fleets, the “Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping” CJSC takes on high-level responsibilities.
