Shorouk Express 
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. The “Rasul Rza” dry
cargo ship, operated by ASCO (Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping
Company)—a company under AZCON Holding—has completed major repairs
and returned to service, Trend reports.
The repair work was carried out at the “Gisan” shipyard located
in Türkiye’s Tuzla.
Throughout the comprehensive refurbishment process, the vessel’s
primary and supplementary propulsion systems, fluid transfer
apparatus, and ancillary mechanisms underwent meticulous
evaluation. Furthermore, the integration of piping and electrical
infrastructures was executed alongside the implementation of
automation protocols and hull welding operations.
The vessel underwent a comprehensive maintenance protocol, wherein
both the submerged and exposed components were subjected to
abrasive cleaning methodologies followed by a meticulous repainting
process. The residential modules and ancillary spaces underwent
comprehensive refurbishment and modernization to align with
contemporary benchmarks. The cargo holds underwent a thorough
cleaning and repainting process to ensure optimal operational
efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
Furthermore, comprehensive evaluations of critical life-support
apparatus and fire prevention systems were executed.
Subsequent to the culmination of remedial interventions, the “Rasul
Rza” has adeptly navigated all requisite technical evaluations and
has been reinstated into active service. The vessel is presently
undergoing pre-departure protocols for its forthcoming
expedition.
“Rasul Rza” has been navigating the maritime domain under the
Azerbaijani ensign in global waters since 2016. The craft exhibits
a longitudinal dimension of 108.33 meters, a transverse breadth of
16.74 meters, and possesses a volumetric cargo capacity of 5,200
tons.
The “Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping” Joint-Stock Company merged the
country’s main fleets, the Azerbaijan State Caspian Sea Shipping
Company and the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic’s
Caspian Sea Oil Fleet. The “Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping” CJSC has
two shipyards and offshore support and commercial fleets. The
merchant fleet has 51 ships: 20 tankers, 12 ferries, 16 dry cargo,
1 Ro-Ro, and 2 Ro-Pax. By integrating maritime fleets, the
“Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping” CJSC takes on high-level
responsibilities.
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