Fugro Searcher is a 66m Research Vessel built in 2010, she is technically managed from Aberdeen. Wilmot Marine have developed a good working relationship with the team at Fugro Aberdeen and as a result our shipyard principals have managed to bid and win work from this offshore fleet.
Some of the works carried out on the Fugro Searcher at Astican:
Mechanical / hydraulic works:
·Port and starboard side Schottel propeller renew.
·Renew bow thruster
·Overhauling of hydraulic cylinders from A-Frame and provision crane
·Replace starboard and portside launch booms
·Overhaul 6 blocks PVG valves
·Alignment of electric drive motors
Electrical Works:
·Overhauling electric motor bow thruster
·Alternators: Renew bearings, clean with dielectric products, check insulation, dry, refit covers and mount back in good order
·Checking and tighten all connections and insulation test of Main Switchboard and Emergency Switchboard
·Testing and cleaning breakers in workshop. Safety test on board.
Hull treatment works:
·Install carpet as hull protection
Welding Works:
·Installation of the BWTS Skid mounted unit and pipe modifications.
·Manufacture and weld a protection plate for new schottels
