Shorouk Express 
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 8. The diving vessel
‘Akademik Tofig Ismayilov’ of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company
(ASCO), one of the AZCON Holding companies, has undergone an
overhaul at the Bibiheybat Ship Repair Plant, ASCO’s statement
said, Trend
reports.
During the process, the main engines, windlass, derricks, pumps,
pipe systems, electrical equipment, crew accommodation, sanitary
facilities, and a canteen were repaired.
“Besides, the underwater and surface parts of the ship were
cleaned and painted. Damaged areas and treads in the underwater and
surface areas of the hull were replaced.
The vessel’s propulsion and steering complex, bottom-side
fittings, anchor devices, and chains were repaired, and the ship’s
helipad’s layer fence and drainage (spout) system were
overhauled.
Three modern, new sets of fixed radio stations, one set of
gyrocompass, and one new emergency radio beacon (EPIRB) related to
communication and electroradionavigation were installed. The vessel
was also equipped with new Inmarsat-C equipment.
After the repair, the diving ship was put on sea trials. The
trials were successfully completed, and the vessel was returned to
service.
The length of the Akademik Tofig Ismayilov vessel is 91.8
meters, and its width is 17 meters. Equipped with a DP system, this
ship can dive to a depth of up to 300 meters. It’s intended for
other underwater efforts in areas up to 100 meters deep,” the
statement added.
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