Creative use of quarantine time
The blocks are maintained by crews in quarantine
2020-10-07

Creative use of quarantine time

While the Covid-19 pandemic holds a clammy hand over how we carry out the maintenance of "Sørlandet", care and willingness is emerging among crew and onshore staff to impress.

BECAUSE SHE DESERVES IT.

First Mate Agata Luczynska came to Norway from her time off a few days ago. Because of the strict restrictions, she stays in quarantine in a camping cabin near the yard. To make time pass and do some good for herself, Agata has been sent blocks, some paint and other equipment so she can refurbish them. She'll make them ready for next season while she waits. They should be cleaned, sanded, painted and lubricated.

"What a fantastic group we have who take on all kinds of tasks regardless of rank and education comments director of the Knut Arne Gjertsen Foundation.

The school ship Sørlandet is docked in Skudeneshavn and receives extensive maintenance. Many of the steel plates in the hull of the 93-year-old lady are thinly worn by wear and tear. Now they are repaired by traditional methods by skilled professionals from "Bredalsholmen dock and vessel protection center.

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