Visit us at SMM - COLDOCK Stall Number B3.EG.205 T I M E S “...an Odyssey of Excellence” VOLUME 08 I SEPTEMBER 2014 www.cdl.lk 40CYearselebrating of Excellence The truly international Dockyard in South Asia with principal equity alliance with Onomichi Dockyard Co. Ltd, Japan. Colombo Dockyard was established in 1974 August 1, with the prime objective of providing ship repair facilities to the local industry requirements. The shipyard had evolved over the last four decades from a small time repair work shop to a full service ship repair facility acclaimed as an International shipyard competing with the best in the world. HIGHLIGHTSHIGHLIGHTS COLDOCK T I M E S INSIDE THIS ISSUE ... CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE 03 MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO’S MESSAGE 04 CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLOMBO DOCKYARD PLC 05 CONTAINER CARRIER “NIARA” MANAGED BY SEACHANGE MARITIME (S) PTE LTD REPAIRS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY 09 A HIGHLY COMPLEX MULTIPURPOSE PLATFORM COLOMBO DOCKYARD BUILT MV CORALS, SUPPLY VESSEL WAS RECENTLY DELIVERED TO HER THE FIRST OF TWO 400 PASSENGER VESSELS SINGAPOREAN OWNER FOR THE UNION TERRITORIES OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 10 PRODUCT CARRIER “INTREPID REPUBLIC” MANAGED BY BERNHARD SCHULTE SHIPMANAGEMENT (CYPRUS) CO. LTD IN FOR DRYDOCK REPAIRS 12 MCLARENS SHIPPING LIMITED 13 A HIGHLY COMPLEX MULTIPURPOSE PLATFORM SUPPLY VESSEL WAS RECENTLY DELIVERED TO HER SINGAPOREAN OWNER 14 WARTSILA IN SRI LANKA 16 “PANGAEA” SUPER LUXURY YACHT CALLS COLOMBO FOR HER LAY UP REPAIRS JAPANESE COAST GUARD DELEGATION VISITS COLOMBO DOCKYARD 17 BULK CARRIER “JAL VAHINI” OWNED BY GLOBAL UNITED SHIPPING INDIA REPAIRS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY 18 “PANGAEA” SUPER LUXURY YACHT CALLS COLOMBO FOR HER LAY UP REPAIRS 19 PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES (PIL), LOOKS TO COLOMBO AS A REPAIR HUB FOR THEIR VESSELS OPERATING IN THE REGION 20 DOCKYARD GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 21 COLOMBO DOCKYARD BUILT MV CORALS, THE FIRST OF TWO COLOMBO ATTRACTS MULTIPURPOSE AND DIVING 400 PASSENGER VESSELS FOR THE UNION TERRITORIES OF SUPPORT VESSELS FOR MAJOR LAY UP REPAIRS. LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA YARD OCCUPANTS AS AT 19TH AUGUST 2014 22 FACTS / FESTIVALS OF SRI LANKA 23 WHY LOOK AT COLOMBO FOR YOUR DRYDOCKING/AFLOAT REPAIR REQUIREMENTS? 24 MARINE SECTOR OEM’S, CLASS & OTHER BACK - UP SERVICES ESTABLISHED IN COLOMBO 26 OUR WORLDWIDE AGENTS 27 YARD LAYOUT 28 P.O.Box: 906, Port of Colombo 15, Sri Lanka. Tel: +94 11 2429000 Fax: +94 11 2446441 E-mail: [email protected]/ [email protected] Web: www.cdl.lk CONTAINER CARRIER “NIARA” MANAGED BY SEACHANGE MARITIME (S) PTE LTD REPAIRS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY “...an Odyssey of Excellence” 02 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE This is indeed a poignant moment for us at Colombo Dockyard as we Our prudent approach has deservedly earned us the reputation as a celebrate 40th Anniversary of operations, established in 1974 August consistent, high quality maritime solutions provider. 1st. We felt it was only fitting that we mark this great milestone in a In the recent times of tough recession market conditions, Colombo simple religious ceremony to evoke blessings on our most valuable Dockyard has managed to take timely and prudent decisions with a asset, the workers. customer centric approach, that have strengthened the companies stand as a reliable shipyard able to provide high quality product/ Over the four decades we have grown in strength and stature, gaining service meeting the owners requirements. wisdom and experience with each step.I wish to draw your focus to a specific moment in our distinguished past. The year was 1993, a In the recent past we have been successful in carving out certain defining moment for Colombo Dockyard.We were confident that the niche markets. Our expertise is highly recognized and sought after proposed strategic alliance with Onomichi Dockyard would be the across the globe, particularly in the manufacture of sophisticated harbinger of good fortune in the years ahead and we were right. The Offshore Vessels. We are also gaining momentum in the region as a tactical move on the part of the Japanese too, proved to be mutually Builder of Efficient, Economic & Environment friendly Passenger beneficial as evidenced by Colombo Dockyards performance in the vessels. These are definitely encouraging signs and provide the ensuing years. impetus to strive for bigger things in the decade to come. Almost immediately Colombo Dockyard was able to reap the benefits of change, helped also by the strong historical ties between the two While gaining a deeper understanding of the business perspective, in countries. the future we will continue to further develop bi-lateral ties between Sri Lanka & Japan and work towards nurturing sustainable long term The similarities in the cultural dynamics and social value systems of relationships. In conclusion, I take this opportunity to extend my the two countries eased our transition to a hybrid of Sri Lankan/Japa- heartfelt thanks to all those who have stood by us, over the past four nese corporate philosophy. Over the years we have also gained decades. To all the Colombo Dockyard staff, clients and all stakehold- immeasurably from Onomichi’s experience and superior technical ers in our business, in this anniversary issue of COLDOCK TIMES is know-how. If anything, the Japanese management concept has a toast to your unquestionable loyalty. Colombo Dockyard and myself, reinforced not only our engineering skills,but also provided a deeper we are deeply indebted to you. understanding into human resources management. We feel proud that dockyard has used these resources wisely to improve overall efficiency by fine tuning our processes. Furthermore, Akihiko Nakauchi we have been inspired to showcase our ship repair and shipbuilding capabilities on an expanding international landscape. Chairman, Colombo Dockyard PLC. “...an Odyssey of Excellence” 03 MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO’S MESSAGE Throughout the four decades since its inception in August 1st 1974, The partnership with Onomichi Dockyard Co. Ltd. Japan, in 1993 had Colombo Dockyard has remained the live wire of Ship repair, been the pivotal point in our long and illustrious journey so far. We are shipbuilding activities in one of the most strategic locations in the indebted to Onomichi for their decision to invest in us 21 years ago, marine map. From the fledgling operation that commenced in as a despite the fragile business environment in the country at the time. small repair outfit in 1974, we have grown to be a dynamic engineer- The recent years have seen the shipping industry going through one ing organization in the forefront of Sri Lanka’s economic development of the worst recessions in the history; the expected recovery has been and a source of national pride. long overdue since 2012. However, we have always remained true to our conventional values. The industry landscape and competitive forces in the region and Following a simple, diligent and prudent work ethic, we have accepted globally have changed dramatically over the past decade, thus our accomplishments with subtle grace and humility. This fortieth creating a highly competitive scenario for all shipyards including anniversary milestone event was celebrated in simple religious Colombo. I am confident that as a close knit team we have the neces- events to evoke blessings on the dedicated workers, the most sary where withal to face any challenge successfully and guide treasured asset. Colombo Dockyard across these economically turbulent times. Our forte has always been high quality ship repair and shipbuilding. I take this opportunity to thank all stakeholders who have been with We are proud to have nurtured this specialty from its infancy in Sri Colombo Dockyard over this eventful journey over the past four Lanka. Over the decades we passionately learned the nuances of our decades, during good times and tough times. Rest assured we will trade and now stand tall as master craftsmen and master builders of ensure that all efforts are taken to provide our valued clients a high countless sea faring vessels. We believe the nature and complexity of quality service level meeting world class standards. our work alone speaks volumes of our skills and expertise in the field. Yet we continue to embrace each milestone with humbleness and gratitude to our pioneers, as we march forward in our journey Ranil Wijegunawardena challenging the norm to achieve greater things. Managing Director / CEO, Colombo Dockyard PLC “...an Odyssey of Excellence” 04 Colombo Dockyard PLC Celebrates 40th Anniversary COLOMBO DOCKYARD CELEBRATES FORTY YEARS OF EXCELLENCE in Ship Repairers, Ship builders and Heavy Engineers. Colombo Dockyard established in 1974 August 1, with the prime objective of providing ship repair facilities to the local industry requirements. The shipyard had evolved over the last four decades from a small time repair work shop to a full service ship repair facility acclaimed as an Internation- al shipyard competing with the best in the world. In addition to attending to ship repair work, the shipyard was also entrusted with the responsibility of building small patrol boats to the Sri Lanka Navy and Work Boats for the ports that were in operation during the early era. The ship repair sector has been the key sector that has been driving the shipyard to greater heights over past decades, across recessions 1990’s, 2008-13 and boom periods 1980’s, 2004-7. The Shipbuilding sector has been the driving force of the technological development of the Shipyard through the acquisition of the skills and knowledge necessary to build highly sophisticated Offshore Support Vessels for the Oil and Gas exploration and production domain. ‘Pahan Pooja” to evoke blessings on the employees and pioneering teams. 1974 – 1984: FORMATIVE DECADE In the early days when the facility had been in its infant stages the workforce numbers were small and the Colombo Dockyard team’s dynamism managed to nurture this operation to handle many challenging repair projects, gaining a reputation even in those early days from international callers, especially Greek, Indian, Pakistan and Russian.