Coldock Times special issue Apr Sept 2013

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SPECIAL EDITION ANNIVERSARY ISSUE APRIL/SEPTEMBER 2013

“...an Odyssey of Excellence”

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20 YEARS

Collaboration with Onomichi Dockyard of Japan

Chairman’s Message This is indeed a poignant moment for us all at Colombo Dockyard as we celebrate 20 fruitful years of our collaborative partnership with Onomichi Dockyard of Japan.

Colombo Dockyard attracts Maersk Line owned MV. Safmarine Ngami for drydocking repairs A P Moller -Maersk one of the biggest vessel operators globally with over 600 vessels places repeated confidence in Colombo for repairs, as one of the latest container carriers in their fleet Safmarine Ngami (DWT: 35,119, LOA: 210.00 M, Beam: 29.80 M) called in for her first special survey repairs during January 2013.

We felt it was only fitting that we gather our thoughts and recollect the path that led us to where we are today. It is a celebration of the glorious history which has made us who we are today. We have evolved through time, holding firm to certain indelible values, while embracing bold new frontiers. Over the years we have grown in strength and stature, gaining wisdom and experience with each step.

The container carrier Safmarine Ngami called in for her first special survey and drydocking repairs to Colombo on the 18th of January. Colombo Dockyard was selected on the excellent repairs carried out on MV. Maersk Ronneby also owned by the same owners during February 2012.

I wish to draw your focus to a specific moment in our distinguished past. The year was 1993, a defining moment for Colombo Dockyard. We were confident that the proposed strategic alliance with Onomichi Dockyard would be the harbinger of good fortune in the years ahead and we were right. The tactical move on the part of the Japanese too, proved to be mutually beneficial as evidenced by Colombo Dockyard’s performance in the ensuing years. Almost immediately Colombo Dockyard was able to reap the benefits of change, helped also by the strong historical ties between the two countries.

The Colombo Dockyard was the best option for the owners/ managers given the strategic location placing the vessel on the trading route, the vessel discharged her containers in the Port of Colombo and shifted directly into drydocks for her lay-up repairs.

The similarities in the cultural dynamics and social value systems of the two countries eased our transition to a hybrid of Sri Lankan/Japanese corporate philosophy. Over the years we have also gained immeasurably from Onomichi’s experience and superior technical know-how. Continued on page 03

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