en.Wedoany.com Reported - Over the past two months, KSR-VII has undergone extensive maintenance, repair, and refurbishment aimed at ensuring its stable operation during the next phase of dredging works in the Maldives. This work, initiated in early 2026 and carried out by an experienced engineering team, was designed to enhance the equipment's operational reliability in complex marine environments. The scope of work included major hull refurbishment, involving thorough inspection and repair of the hull structure; complete renewal of discharge and suction pipelines using corrosion-resistant materials to extend service life; installation of new spud pole brackets to enhance positioning accuracy during operations; reinforcement and structural strengthening of the ladder to handle high-load dredging tasks; installation and alignment of a new gearbox to ensure power transmission efficiency; comprehensive servicing of the main and auxiliary engines, replacing worn parts and optimizing the oil circuit system; installation of new sacrificial anodes to prevent electrochemical corrosion; completion of extensive steel structure and fabrication work, such as custom brackets and bulkheads; overhaul of mechanical and hydraulic systems, including replacement of seals and valves; and complete sandblasting and new painting, significantly enhancing the equipment's appearance and protective capabilities.

The company noted that these maintenance measures not only eliminated potential failure risks but also significantly improved the operational efficiency and safety performance of KSR-VII. As a vessel equipped with advanced dredging capabilities, KSR-VII has played a role in multiple reclamation projects in the Maldives, accumulating rich experience in various working conditions. Following this refurbishment, the vessel will once again be deployed in a major reclamation project in the Maldives, with an expected project duration of 12 to 18 months, involving the dredging of millions of cubic meters of seabed material to expand island areas or construct infrastructure.

"With the successful completion of the maintenance work, KSR-VII has now resumed operations and is fully prepared to undertake another significant reclamation project in the Maldives," the company concluded. This deployment also reflects the company's continued commitment to marine engineering in the Maldives, with potential future expansion to meet dredging needs in surrounding regions.

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