Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) has showcased its maintenance and repair capabilities during a refit for one of the Isle of Wight’s leading ferry operators. The Wightlink FastCat catamaran, Wight Ryder 1, underwent its annual refit at the Trafalgar Shipyard in mid-November in a fast and efficient turnaround taking less than three weeks.
Responsible operation During this year’s refit, WSC took advantage of the space and facilities available at the Trafalgar yard in Portsmouth Harbour. The focus of this refit was spread across a number of areas, with upgrades including modifications to the hydraulic piping system.
Christian Ktomi and Jon Makin during the Wightlink refit
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Wight Shipyard Showcases Capabilities During Wight Ryder Refit
By Adam Richardson
East Cowes Wight Shipyard Co has showcased its maintenance and repair capabilities by completing the refit of a cross-Solent ferry.
The Wightlink FastCat catamaran, Wight Ryder 1, underwent its annual refit in mid-November in a turnaround taking under three weeks.
A refit is a process in which an operator undertakes maintenance and inspections to ensure that a vessel is safe and reliable for operation.
During this year s refit of Wight Ryder 1, Portsmouth s Trafalgar yard was used by the Island-based team, to complete necessary tasks such as conducting maintenance on bow thrusters and upgrades to hydraulic systems.