MV Evergiven
Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:00 am
There has been a lot of mystery in regards to what is happening with this vessel which is turning into a bit of a saga,there is some good information on utube along with photographs presented by chap who seems to know, the vessel certainly has gained a "Freddie Mills" style nose aka her Bulbous Bow which is extensively damaged along with the bottom part of her Bow up to her leading Bow Thruster Tunnel. The Steel has been folded over and there are cracks in her Hull plating.
There is suspected Rudder Damage and possible Prop Shaft alignment problems as the Propellor was used to 'dig' the Stern out, there is also concern that the Hull may have suffered from 'Sagging' having being perched between the two Canal Banks.
It is well known that this style of vessel suffer from cracking and it is a matter of routine to do inspections with a Welder in tow (we thought the abominable O.B.O,s were bad )
The Chinese Shipyard are making a Copy of the Bow to replace the damaged areas, making "copies" is something the Chinese a very good at, ask the owner of Dyson
There is suspected Rudder Damage and possible Prop Shaft alignment problems as the Propellor was used to 'dig' the Stern out, there is also concern that the Hull may have suffered from 'Sagging' having being perched between the two Canal Banks.
It is well known that this style of vessel suffer from cracking and it is a matter of routine to do inspections with a Welder in tow (we thought the abominable O.B.O,s were bad )
The Chinese Shipyard are making a Copy of the Bow to replace the damaged areas, making "copies" is something the Chinese a very good at, ask the owner of Dyson