Drydocks World and Maritime have completed work on one of the four largest super tankers of world, vessel Overseas Laura Lynn for Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. Founded in 1969, Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. owns 66 vessels comprising crude oil tankers, FSO’s and tugs.

The huge oil tanker Overseas Laura Lynn weighing approximately 442,000 tonnes, with an immense capacity of loaded crude oil reaching 3,000,000 barrels, was docked for the first time during 2008 at Drydocks World – Dubai shipyard.

The vessel previously known as Ti Oceania and subsequently renamed Overseas Laura Lynn, has now completed the second visit to the yard. The scope of work entailed routine dock work including main engine overhaul, boiler cleaning, cargo & ballast valves overhaul, pipe renewal, cooler & heaters overhaul.

Drydocks World facilities are among few in the world that can accommodate such super tankers. The project has been delivered according to the highest safety and quality requirements, efficiently completing all works in a timely manner with high client satisfaction.

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