Follow the renovation of the school ship Sørlandet summer 2024 - week 13
The school ship Sørlandet is at the "Bredalsholmen dokk og fartøyvernsenter" (BDF) shipyard in Kristiansand and will undergo hull repairs, get a new main deck, overhaul the rig, and much more. The shipyard period is scheduled to last from May 20, 2024 to August 25, 2024. The new school year on board begins on August 31, 2024, by which time the ship must be ready. The project is estimated to cost between NOK 32 million and NOK 34 million, depending on whether there are any works that have not been included in the plans. These works are necessary to renew the sailing permits for five more years and be ready to be one of the main attractions during Tall Ships Races Kristiansand 2025. See pictures at the bottom of this page.
Now the project is definitely underway!
Painting of the new steel plates, 2x layer of antifouling and green belt in the waterline is completed despite challenging weather conditions. The last coat on the topside is expected to be completed 21.08.2024.
There is still good progress on the interior work in banjer, including banjer pantry. Berths on the starboard side back in place. The rebuilding of the banker pantry is ongoing.
All trades (carpentry, plumbing, interior, shipyard, ventilation) expect to complete their works on 23.08.24. Some smaller works will be completed during the week.
New lanterns are expected to be delivered to the yard on 23.08.24 or 26.08.24. A plan for installation is in place. Alternatively, an exemption may be required for a sea trial on 26.08.24 (during the day).
New anchors and chain shackles arrived 19.08.24. Installation and testing is ongoing.
Propeller and shaft are reinstalled by Hundested Propeller. Some concerns were raised regarding the quality of line drilling, but both Marineshaft and Hundested have accepted the result.
Assembly of the rudder and steering arrangement is in progress.
Warranty work in the fresh water tanks is ongoing.
All yards are back in place and assembly of the running rigging is ongoing.
The association continues with sanding and painting of sea chests and deck fittings. The equipment is being reinstalled on board.
Start-up and testing of generators and main engine together with Volvo Penta.
Medical refrigerators for the hospital on board have been procured and installed.
The following milestones are expected in the coming days:
23.08: Filling water in the dock
23.08-25.08: Commissioning and testing of equipment in-house
26.08: Testing with the Norwegian Maritime Authority and DNV in the morning, followed by a sea trial in the afternoon.
27.08-29.08: Preparation of the ship at Pier 6
30.08: Open ship for parents and an event for supporters
31.08: Departure for A+ students - new school year begins
