However, while we were delayed working out the stern sections, the boilermakers were busy fitting large plate sections amidships. These sections arrive from the steel yard cut to shape as all the other steel. They also are pre-rolled to follow the hull shape around the turn of the bilge. The shapes have been cut and formed very well, and seem to fall right into place. Inside the ship, the pipe fitters continue installing bilge and fuel systems.
Electricians are spot welding studs everywhere, eventually to hold up wire trays.
The shed where arriving equipment is stored is starting to fill up rapidly. The main engine was delivered late last Friday. The local Caterpillar distributor painted it white, so it won t look like a bulldozer in the engine room. To see past editions, visit The Shipyard Journal Archives . For more pictures, visit our Shipyard Photo Album .