Recently, the company successfully completed the repair and modification projects for MSC MAXINE and MSC SARA ELENA—vessels under Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Both ships set sail on January 17, 2026. The projects undertaken for these two vessels involved numerous energy-saving and environmentally friendly upgrades as well as complex modifications. In particular, the company overcame the significant challenges posed by winter construction, once again demonstrating its comprehensive implementation capabilities in large-scale ship modification.

     Precise coordination to ensure the successful first installation of the new equipment.

         During the repair project of the vessel "Mediterranean Maxine," more than ten key tasks—including the installation of windbreak walls, the HCO system, demisters, propeller replacement, and specialized coatings—were advanced simultaneously. Among these, the installation of the shaft-driven generator system marked the first collaboration between our company and MSC on this particular equipment, and it also served as a critical milestone in the project. Before the vessel entered the shipyard, the single-vessel project management team proactively engaged in comprehensive coordination with the design team, effectively integrating and scheduling various production resources and developing a meticulously planned construction schedule. Throughout the construction phase, through rigorous process control and highly efficient technical coordination, we ensured the smooth completion of the system’s installation and commissioning, thereby accumulating valuable experience for future projects of a similar nature.

        Overcoming challenges and delivering on commitments for complex projects.

       The repair and modification project for the vessel “Mediterranean Sara Elena” covers a wide range of areas and involves massive workloads, with multiple tasks progressing in parallel. Among them, the complete replacement of the bulbous bow is the project’s top priority. Faced with an extremely tight schedule—from design and drawing preparation to material procurement, machining and assembly, final joining, and painting— the single-vessel project management team coordinated and integrated all production workshops, scientifically allocated human resources and equipment, and organized 24-hour shift rotations across various trades to ensure efficient and seamless collaboration throughout the entire construction process. Through meticulous process coordination and dynamic scheduling, the single-vessel project management team completed the entire process—from prefabrication to installation and acceptance—in just 45 days, rigorously controlling quality while firmly guaranteeing timely completion. Meanwhile, during the vessel’s stay in dry dock, the working conditions were temporarily adjusted to accommodate the demanding requirements of silicone coating application. To cope with the low temperatures typical of northern winters, the single-vessel project management team innovatively adopted a solution combining “a comprehensive insulated enclosure plus dynamic heating.” By erecting an insulated canopy covering the entire ship and using heaters along with smokeless carbon heaters for continuous heat supply, they ensured that the coating environment met the stringent process requirements. As a result, the entire exterior plating silicone coating work was successfully completed, earning high praise from the shipowner.

     Professional and efficient, showcasing comprehensive service capabilities.

    The successive arrival of the Mediterranean vessels “Maxine” and “Sara Elena” at the shipyard, followed by their simultaneous completion, once again served as a real-world test of the company’s capabilities in project management, technical execution, and resource coordination for refit projects. Faced with tight deadlines, severe winter cold, and unexpected changes to engineering tasks, the company relied on its solid technological foundation, flexible organizational scheduling, and innovative problem-solving approaches to ensure the safety, quality, and timely completion of all maintenance and refit work.

        Xinhong Heavy Industry is always committed to providing customers with reliable and efficient ship repair and modification services. We will continue to accumulate experience and optimize our processes, relying on a professional team and a pragmatic approach to meet every entrusted task and support every voyage.