Only days after we returned from our Vava'u trip Lyndon had to re-pack and fly to Cairns to relieve Dave at Tropical Reef Shipyard on VOEA PANGAI. PANGAI is conducting a Nation funded slipping as well as Hull modifications and a Communications upgrade and all in (hopefully) 8weeks. The boat was already in the floating dock when he arrived and the boys well into the ship staff maintenance. It's a great opportunity for them to learn a few tricks from the yard staff too.
PANGAI in the floating Dock with the seamen doing some painting prep's.
The view across the yard from half way up the mast. Our office is in the white building in the middle.
The ship is nearly gutted to conduct the Hull modifications. This is the view looking up toward the Junior Sailors accommodation. Not too many trip hazards.
The bridge has also been gutted as part of the Communications upgrade which includes re-running all the cables. Spaghetti central in some areas.
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We tested our Engine room fire depression system (Hi-Fog) you could be in the space as it is only water but the better / dryer spot is through the main access hatch. A first for most of us.
The boys are so keen they were preparing the outside while the welding contractors were burning from the inside. The brown spot is actually burning paint.
Who said 20mm gun mounts only have one use? They make a nice pillow for a lunch time nap too. Especially if it's in the shade.
The boys enjoying some VB on the esplanade courts.
A rare sighting one Bay class customs vessel, one Armidale Class vessel (ACPB) and one mighty Pacific class vessel (PPB) all docked at Norship slipyard. Our contractor DMS (Defence Maritime Services) conduct the maintenance support for all three classes.
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