Reviews & Ratings for the Stena-Forth

Grand Bahama Shipyard (GBS) has solidified its reputation in the global ship repair industry following a stellar performance last month with the swift repair of the ‘Stena Forth.’ Remarkably, this vessel left the yard a full ten days ahead of schedule, garnering attention from international maritime media, including a feature in ‘The Motorship’ online magazine. Renowned as a leading resource for senior marine engineers, ‘Motorship’ reaches an impressive audience of over 20,000 readers monthly. In a detailed interview, Graham Couser, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at GBS, elaborated on the project: “In January 2014, GBS was entrusted with the contract to lift a Blowout Preventer (BOP) Stack onto the ‘Stena Forth.’ This task was executed successfully, after which we began discussions on the rig’s five-year classification renewal program at Freeport, Bahamas.” Couser expressed his satisfaction with the project's outcome, stating, “Given the limited options available to operators like Stena in this region, the success of this project is crucial for the growth of this market segment for our yard.” The dedicated team at GBS invested significant effort in preparing for this ambitious project, further diversifying their service offerings. As one of the Caribbean's largest ship repair facilities equipped with three floating docks and comprehensive support services, GBS is well-positioned to tackle any ship repair assignment. Their commitment to excellence did not go unnoticed, as they were recently honored by the Society of Marine Port Engineers of New York for their exceptional ship repair work during their annual event in New York. Source: Bahamas Islands Info

In an important maritime operation, local construction teams are gearing up to undertake crucial repairs on the vessel 'Stena Forth' in the waters near Rockland. The specialized crew from Cianbro has been commissioned to expertly remove and reinstall three out of the six massive thrusters that are essential for the ship's propulsion. The 'Stena Forth' is scheduled to arrive in the vicinity on June 17, 2010. They plan to work around the clock for an entire week to ensure that the thrusters are replaced efficiently. Positioned approximately a mile and a half offshore from the Rockland breakwater, the workers will utilize a crane mounted on a floating barge to facilitate the lifting of heavy equipment, ensuring a safe and effective repair process.