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Oman Drydock Company (ODC) claims it has made a ‘giant leap’ forward in its campaign to become one of the leading shipyards in the world for LNG carrier repairs, after it was formally awarded a Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) license at the recent Posidonia Shipping Trade Fair in Athens, Greece. In a statement at the event, GTT said it has been very impressed by ODC’s commitment to high standards and had seen evidence of ODC’s determination to continue to improve. The company pointed out that GTT technology is advanced and ODC had to reach a very high level technically to secure the license. With many LNG carriers using this technology onboard their ships, the GTT license is expected to strengthen ODC’s offering as far as work to cargo containment systems is concerned. Furthermore it shows ODC has a clear intent to grow and diversify into the LNG market. Recently ODC has launched a new venture with its South Korean partner, DSME, developing what is claimed to be one of the most advanced LNG repair packages in the world. ODC’s new LNG services will cover key areas, including managing the supply chain of various materials such as INVAR, insulation boxes, membranes, prefabricated panels and cryogenic safety valves. The yard, located in Duqm, is also investing in new facilities and is enhancing its cryogenic shop so it can cater for repairs to up to four LNG carriers simultaneously.
