Project: M.V. HANDIN TIDE

Clients:

TIDEWATER MARINE INC.

Suppliers:  

F.E. Sullivan & Co. Ltd.

Overview

Mediterranean Trading Shipping was appointed as agents for the vessel by Tidewater Marine to oversee and coordinate agency matters and refurbishing works on board the vessel HANDIN TIDE

Scope of work

• Arrival documentation, booking of the berth in Valletta, coordination of logistics and survey providers employed through company F.E. Sullivan & Co. Ltd, crew changes, clearing and delivery of spare parts and logistic coordination and liaising with dry-dock company for the 5 yearly surveys and necessary repairs and maintenance and certification period

Resources

• Mediterranean Trading Shipping (MTS) personnel
• F.E. Sullivan & Co. Ltd (FES) – Appointed Ship Chandler
• Frida transport (Local haulage company)
• Palumbo Shipyards
• Platinum Cabs
• MMH
• Kamoy Engineering

Procedure

• 1^st June 2021 – M.V.  HANDIN TIDE arrival from Alexandria, Egypt and berthed at MMH berth Quay west 1 at 08:00hrs.
• 2^nd June – coordinating of several service providers employed by FES for timing and quality.
• 28^th June – vessel shifted to Palumbo Shipyards for repair and maintenance, pilot, mooring party and tug ordered by MTS.
• 23^rd July – vessel shifted from Palumbo Shipyard to MMH after period of repairs and maintenance. MTS organised pilot and mooring party for MMH.
• 24^th July – Kamoy Engineering personnel commenced hot works on back deck with installation of mezzanine deck and locking points in preparation for next project.
• 26^th August – MTS organised pilot and mooring party to shift vessel from MMH to within territorial water for sea trails.
• 27^th August – sea trails completed vessel returned to MMH berth.
• Continuation of mobilization of the vessel for next charter.
• 20^th September – vessel on its second sea trails period for shake down and trim adjustment.
• 22^th September – vessel returned from sea trails.
• 11^th October – vessel received provisions.
• 12^th October – the HANDIN TIDE sailed for Anchorage area 4 at 0800hrs to receive bunkers and then proceed to Algeciras, Spain.

Conclusion

During the 5 month period of the duration of the stay by the vessel HANDIN TIDE in Malta, Mediterranean Trading Shipping team performed satisfactorily with excellent coordination between the various department when keeping in mind the restrictions imposed by the authorities due to the Covid-19 pandemic in relation with crew changes and importation of spares.

Clients feedback

Hello Alex & Peter,

Thank you and the Sullivan Team for the excellent and invaluable support during our stay.

Once again, we appreciate your help as always through the many years.

 

Kind Regards,

Lucien A. Shaw, Master

M/V Handin Tide

10/12/2021