The extensive refit of the trawler SCH 302, burnt out completely in 2007, has been brought to a successful close.
Trawler ‘Willem van der Zwan’, over 142 metres long and owned by shipping company Van der Zwan, has undergone a two-year rebuild at Vlissingen.
Extended Life Span
In 2007 a big fire during a refit of the refrigeration/freezing installation caused a total loss of the SCH 302. The owner, Van der Zwan shipping company, decided to have the trawler rebuilt because this would take less time than delivery of a new ship. After the large steel constructions had been finalized by Scheldepoort repair yard at Vlissingen, Alewijnse Marine Rotterdam started work in December 2008 in order to provide the huge trawler with a technical installation that will extend its life span by many years.
Scope of Supply
The stern trawler’s entire electrotechnical installation has been replaced. This involved installing new distribution systems, replacing switchboards and generators, and manufacturing new consoles for the bridge and engineering room. A new frequency-regulated winch was installed and the refrigeration/freezing installation was completely renewed. The ship was also equipped with five refrigeration rooms, a fish processing and packing room, and accommodation for a crew of 54. Besides cabling for navigation, communications and fish processing equipment, Alewijnse also supplied a power management system as well as alarm, monitoring and fire alarm systems. To conclude: one of Holland’s largest stern trawlers is once again ready for many years at sea.
Picture: Refit Willem van der Zwan
Source: https://www.hme.nl/english/News/Refit_trawler_SCH_302__Willem_van_der_Zwan__completed__Alewijnse_supplies_full_electrical_installation_.aspx?rId=749[HME]
