07-07-2021
Ciramar Shipyards signs alliance with Fassmer Group
Agreement will expand its operations in the naval industry area with a positive impact on national development through the creation of qualityjobs and technology transfer, complying with demanding international standards.
As a business strategy, Fassmer-Ciramar will increase their regional, hemispheric and global competitiveness with state-of-the-art engineering processes, positioning the country on the map of nations that offer such specialized services.
Santo Domingo. Ciramar Shipyards, a renowned company in the repair, maintenance and construction of vessels, signed a business alliance with the Fassmer Group, a German capital consortium with experience of more than 170 years in the naval and maritime area, also dedicated to the manufacture of components and equipment for the renewable energy industry.
The agreement signed today establishes the principles of cooperation in various fields: design and local construction of new ships and multipurpose vessels manufactured in the Dominican Republic through its subsidiary Fassmer-USA. Maintenance, manufacture and local marketing of mechanical products (such as propulsion propellers, shaft lines, stabilization and steering systems, thrusters, azimuth thrusters); naval automation; ship repair; and personnel training and consulting in the field of plan design and construction of naval devices.
Luis Contreras Brea, President of Ciramar, considers that “an integrated and avant-garde maritime services company, with more than 170 years of experience such as Fassmer, presents synergies and opportunities not only for our company, but for the country, since it will locate the Dominican Republic within the extensive network of 52 specialized providers around the world. Fassmer offers high added value services that we can capitalize on by offering solutions to its clients and ours, in a more professional manner, as well as incorporating a new innovative, competitive and integrated offer into our portfolio ”. Contreras pointed to the open and flexible collaborative model that this agreement proposes, as the basis for developing long-term productive relationships with his new partners.
Through this agreement, Ciramar will expand its portfolio of solutions providing attention and service to a potential market of more than 7,000 ships that circulate annually in the region and that view the Dominican Republic as a strategic location for the maintenance and adaptation of their ships. In the same way, it will be responsible for manufacturing the electrical components of the clients of the German multinational such as General Electric and Siemens to be exported to the United States market, in addition to offering solutions for the national hydroelectric sector.
“This new alliance presents a solid development of benefits and advantages for both organizations, but also for the country, since it will allow the generation of more than 600 specialized direct jobs in the first stage, projecting an expansion to 1,200 direct jobs in the next three years, ”added Contreras.
Given the experience of the Fassmer Group in the design and construction of high-tech ships, as well as in supporting their life cycle, it has put its ability to cooperate and provide support to the Navy of the Dominican Republic, providing processes such as the reduction of terms and investments and the minimization of risks.
The agreement positions Ciramar as a strategic partner for other business opportunities as an allied to Fassmer Group in the Greater Caribbean region, in which the shipyards are a benchmark in terms of construction and repair, and for what it is expected that this agreement will serve as catalyst. For Fassmer, it is also another step in its internationalization and diversification plans.
About Ciramar
With more than 35 years of experience, Ciramar has become the leading shipyard in the Caribbean region. With a wide portfolio of solutions, ranging from design, construction, repair and maintenance, in addition to its strategic geographical location, it has allowed it to repair in the last 10 years, more than 1,200 vessels that seek excellence in service, quality and speed.
About Fassmer
Founded in 1850, Fassmer is a fifth generation family owned business owned by Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG based in Berne, Germany. Its internationalsuccess is based on six business areas: Shipbuilding, Boats and Davits, Deck Equipment, Wind Power, Composites Technology and After Sales Service.
06-12-2021
10 curious facts about maritime transport
1. Maritime transport represents 90% of world trade shipments.
2. The cost of building large container ships can exceed $ 200 million.
3. Only between 2% and 10% of the containers that transit around the world are inspected.
4. Maritime transport is an ecological form of transport, if we compare it with trucks or airplanes.
5. The average cost of shipping a bicycle is $ 10. The cost of sending a can of soda is $ 0.01.
6. Right now, there are about 20 million containers traveling by sea.
7. The engine of a container ship is 1,000 times more powerful than that of a car.
8. About two-thirds of commercial ships do not have advanced communication facilities on the high seas. Only 10% of the boats have Internet on board.
9. The ports of the East Coast of the United States, New York and New Jersey, carry a third part of all the traffic of the North Atlantic.
10. There are approximately 1.5 million sailors, the vast majority of whom come from the Philippine Islands.
17-11-2021
Importance of underwater ship repairs and maintenance
Standard support and fixes to your boat is a fundamental piece of being a vessel proprietor; it assists with guaranteeing wellbeing and security, keeps your boat in top condition and can set aside you time and cash over the long haul
Every so often, a submerged fix is the lone possible alternatives, especially in occurrences of body, propeller and plating upkeep.
Submerged boat fixes can:
· Signify your necessities
· Set aside cash over the long haul
· Lessen time spent in dry dock
· Further develop transport proficiency
Here’s why certain underwater repairs and maintenance are so important:
Hull Cleaning
Maybe the main sort of submerged boat fix, body cleaning ought to be finished consistently.
By keeping your boats structure spotless and kept up with, you can stay away from terrible shocks like barnacles, marine scavangers that whenever left untreated can connect themselves permanently to the underside of your boat.
Propeller Polishing
Regular propeller polishing can assist with diminishing the surface's harshness and thusly, can save huge costs eventually. Smooth propeller surfaces become ungracious to marine living beings, which means the underside of your boat will not turn into a homing ground for marine life that could cause harm.
Hull Plate Repairs
Damaged hull plating can be the result of many factors; natural corrosion, stress from long voyages or unavoidable wear and tear after years of use. Allowing defective hull plates to go unnoticed can cost you, both financially and in time, so immediate repair and maintenance once a fault has been identified is important. Repair methods are varied; from a hydraulic ram to specialist tempering.
Underwater Ship Painting
There will without a doubt be a period where submerged composition or cement work to the lower part of your boat is required, especially if any defensive covering starts to break down and erode. Customary upkeep on your boat's paintwork can assist with hindering such erosion as well as putting aside your money; if rust or oxidization is left for a really long time, it turns into a significantly more costly issue to have.