Wadi Sudr - Egyptian Bulk Carrier

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Innovative response to repair of the bulk carrier Wadi Sudr demonstrates Cascade General's experience, technical knowledge and full-service capabilities in bulk ship repair.

The Wadi Sudr, a 70,000 DWT bulk carrier owned by National Navigation Co. of Alexandria, Egypt, sustained major damage to its rudder horn and stock in an accident which occurred on the Columbia River in Oregon.

Cascade General's engineering and repair teams immediately assessed the damage following the accident and worked in conjunction with the owners and insurance adjusters to develop a cost-effective repair strategy. The extensive repairs were performed on an accelerated basis to meet the owner's charter schedule.

A historic undertaking in ship repair, this marked the first time - according to Lloyd's of London Registry records - a detached rudder horn had been successfully reattached and approved for permanent repair.

The unusual nature of the damage required innovative approaches to repair which incorporated welding, cutting, straightening and furnacing. Given the wall thickness of the cast steel, extensive use of X-ray and NDT procedures were necessary to continuously verify the quality of the reattachment process.

At Cascade General, we provide a wide range of specialized repair services for bulk ships including: cargo gear, hatches, cranes, hydraulics and mechanical systems. We can also handle the largest, most complex steel renewals and blast and coat jobs.