Follow the renovation of the school ship Sørlandet summer 2024 - week 6
Sørlandet is at the "Bredalsholmen dokk og fartøyvernsenter" shipyard in Kristiansand and will undergo repairs to the hull, 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. The work is necessary to renew the sailing permits for another five years and be one of the main attractions during Tall Ships Races Kristiansand 2025. See pictures at the bottom of the page.
Below is the weekly report for the past week. We publish the development of the project weekly as it progresses.
The project continues to make very good progress on time-critical jobs.
Very good progress on the steel renewals. The main focus in week 6 has been to install the new hull plates on the port side. All new plates except G7 are fitted and ready for final riveting. It is expected that HMI can start reassembling the banjer interior from week 8 (around July 8).
The process of 3D scanning of the old plates followed by prefabrication by Norsk Stål works well.
"Stretch plates" on the port and starboard sides are mounted and riveted. Painted by the ship's crew.
Both of the yard's traveling cranes have broken down for various reasons. The port crane is operational, but can only be moved with the help of a forklift. Expected to be back in operation mid-July. The starboard crane has a broken cable. A new cable is expected by July 5. Apparently no major problem for the yard. Mobile cranes will be brought in when needed.
Hardanger fartøyvernsenter The laying of the new main deck continues. Most of the framing (randplank) has been installed. Recycling of the aft deck is ongoing. The moisture level in the deck planks and seams has been high, but is now decreasing. More rain is expected at the end of next week.
The crew removed rust and painted the rest of the deck beams over the weekend to speed up the progress of Hardanger Fartøyvernsenter. However, it turned out that the last coat of paint was incorrectly mixed and had to be redone.
DNV has conducted tank inspections, all in order. Some pitting in the starboard diesel tanks will be followed up at the next docking.
Overboard valves inspected. Mostly ok, but some will be renewed to be in shape for another 5 years.
The rig maintenance project is progressing well. New brackets in the masts installed.
The bowsprit has been plagued by leaks around the hull support. Hardanger Fartøyvernsenter has made some new wooden wedges and sealed from the outside.
Propeller and shaft sent to Denmark for overhaul.
Many thanks to Sparebanken Sør, Agder County Council and Kristiansand Municipality for the local support that makes this possible. We would also like to thank Gard, DNV and Jotun for providing good conditions for the world's oldest fully operational full rigger.
