SeaKing electrical secures Bibby job

MARINE electrical engineering specialist SeaKing Electrical has completed a major upgrade to part of the Bibby Renaissance ship.

The Bibby Renaissance, owned by Liverpool-based Bibby Line Group, is a “Coastel”, used for offshore accommodation.

Birkenhead-based SeaKing was responsible for revamping the central air conditioning plant for the 332-bedroomed vessel. The deal involved work across ports in Malaysia and Singapore.

The work was carried out before the ship’s assignment to the Barrow Island offshore development in North Western Australia.

SeaKing Group business development manager Neil Mellenchip said: “This is a terrific contract demonstrating the electrical engineering expertise we can offer. It also shows the strength of our global reach and ability to work on international projects.

“We sent out a team of three technicians to complete the Renaissance contract. The work involved a complete upgrade to the vessel’s air conditioning system. This included fitting new panel controls to the air conditioning hub located in the plant room. We installed programmable logical controllers (PLCs) and improved visual indication to make the entire system much easier to use.

“The new controls allow temperature conditions around the vessel to be managed with greater efficiency. They also show a broader range of parameters helping with the overall management of the air conditioning equipment including items like compressors.”

SeaKing worked alongside fellow Birkenhead and marine refrigeration specialists Brooktherm. It involved electrical technicians Chris Potter and Ryan Millman and software engineer Tony Parr.