This project has suffered some delays, however, completion date is getting nearer and we will shortly start to build the shipping cradle. The hull and superstructure has been rotary buffed as the boat is not being painted. Many small practicable additions have been made to the base design for ease of servicing in the future and we think the boat looks great!
Now into week 11 work on the ferry for Pumpkin Island in Australia is progressing smoothly. Full welding of hull and decks is complete and fabrication of the superstructure and upper deck is well underway.
Windows and doors have been ordered and should arrive by the end of this month. Engines for this boat will be fitted in Australia so sea trials will also be done there.
This 11.80 meter aluminum ferry which is being built to Australian government survey NSCV 1D now has the hulls fully plated and 60% of the hull internal welding finished. The first survey inspection was passed two weeks ago and construction is on schedule.
Hull plating has proceeded without a hitch and all parts fitted exactly.
We are currently stopped for the annual Songkran festival [Thai New Year] and work will restart on the 20th April 2015.
Frame set-up was completed early in Week 3 and we now have all the tunnel and inner side plate fitted and tacked. Bottom plate outside up to the chine has also been fitted and tacked. We now await the first visit from the Australian surveyor and. assuming all is ok, will start fully welding the hulls inside and the main deck.
