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Ahead of its return to service on 28th March, High Speed Craft Manannan has completed its annual dry-dock period and returned to the wet basin at Cammell Laird in Birkenhead.
Manannan, is required to undertake an annual out of water inspection as part of its statutory certification, issued by the Isle of Man Ship Registry.
IOMSPC adheres to a rigorous planned maintenance process and the time in wet- and dry-dock allows for major work to ensure the safety and efficiency of Manannan.
Manannan is powered by four Caterpillar diesel engines which are serviced on a rotating basis, one being stripped and overhauled each winter. This work is undertaken by ship’s engineers, our workshop team and, where necessary, specialist external contractors.
While our vessels are in dry-dock one of the most important tasks is a thorough inspection and renewal of any areas of the hull which may be showing signs of corrosion or wear. The hull is also scoured and repainted with specialised marine coatings.
At the same time, the vessel receives planned servicing of the safety equipment onboard including the liferafts and this year it will received brand new rescue boats.
Other areas of safety that have been addressed in the winter work schedule included the replacement of the vessels onboard CCTV system.
