Gwella Contracting finishes thermal insulation project for TSHD Arco Dijk

Gwella Contracting Services Ltd recently completed a thermal insulation project on a large dredger vessel.

As reported, the company successfully wrapped up the inspection and insulation of exhaust gas pipes onboard Arco Dijk, a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger built in 1992.

Gwella Contracting removed and replaced 20+ worn-out insulation jackets surrounding the inner and outer bellows/Turbo Transition and flanges.

The project also included removal and renewal of 2 sections of 0.5m exhaust uptake cladding and underlying insulation on each engine.

All jackets and cladding were fitted to comply with SOLAS regulations with downward overlaps to allow for run off in the event of a flammable fluid leak.