Fjordstraum first to enter revamped floating dock at Tallinn Shipyard
Image shows Fjordstraum, middle, occupying Tallinn’s new floating Dock No. 2, flanked by the recently recoated Cool Magnus, left, and general cargo vessel Lucita, right (Source: BLRT)
Tallinn Shipyard has completed the modernisation of its long-serving Floating Dock No. 2, with Norwegian tanker Fjordstraum becoming the first vessel lifted into the renovated facility last week for an intermediate survey.
The 99m-long, 16m-wide chemical and oil tanker, operated by Utkilen AS, has a deadweight of 5,846 tonnes. Its arrival marks the return to full operation of one of the yard’s key assets following extensive repair and upgrade work that began in February.
Floating Dock No. 2 has been a central part of Tallinn Shipyard’s operations for decades, supporting vessel repair, maintenance and modernisation. The upgrade is part of a broader investment programme by BLRT Grupp to enhance infrastructure across its Baltic shipyards.
In addition to the updated dock, Tallinn Shipyard also operates a newbuild floating dock, commissioned in August 2024, expanding its capacity for handling a wider range of vessels.
All seven of BLRT Grupp’s docks in Estonia, Lithuania and Finland are now operational. The company said recent infrastructure investments reflect its continuing focus on safety, sustainability and readiness to meet future demand in the ship repair sector.
After Fjordstraum’s departure, the dock was subsequently occupied by general cargo vessel Kati, with Finnish-flagged general cargo vessel Eira calling at a neighbouring dock, according to AIS data.
