In addition to scheduled maintenance, both vessels underwent a complete Panama upgrade, receiving additional bollards both fore and aft. The most challenging part of the work saw the vessels vertical and bottom sides – some 20,000 m2 each – ready for complete hull repainting.

Additionally, both vessels had their cargo and spray pumps, valves, thrusters and TAs overhauled. Their propellers were removed for inspection and the main turbines, main condenser and cargo tanks were also inspected. All on board cranes were tested and the steering bearings renewed.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Hoegh back to Damen Shiprepair Brest with ‘Arctic Lady’ and ‘Arctic Princess’ – both previous visitors to our yard. Both projects passed off successfully, with ‘Arctic Lady’ leaving the yard precisely on schedule and ‘Arctic Princess’ two days ahead of schedule,” said the responsible project manager at Damen Shiprepair Brest.