The Excel W110 recently underwent an extensive refurbishment in Peterhead, with Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd acting as main contractor for the works.

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Excel W110

As part of the refurbishment at Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd, the vessel’s existing Baudouin main engine was removed and refitted with a new Mitsubishi S6A3-MPTAW main engine, including alarm and monitoring system, supplied by Padmos. The vessel’s existing Reintjes main engine gearbox was removed, gearbox beds altered to suit the new main engine and new Padmos supplied Reintjes WAF 364 L gearbox installed. 

Main engine cooling system conversion works were also carried out, with the existing heat exchanger /seawater pump main engine cooling system converted into keel cooling system. All equipment for the new keel cooling system, including heather tanks and pumps, were supplied by Padmos. Auxiliaries were also removed and replaced with a new Mitsubishi 6D16-TE2 hydraulic engine and Mitsubishi S4K-T 70kva auxiliary set, supplied again by Padmos.

Alongside this, the propeller on the Excel was removed, and the pitch altered by FAL Propellers in Buckie before being refitted. To reduce noise impact of trawl doors, heavy-duty plastic install and associated works were carried out on port and starboard side. Old vessel numbers were removed with new ones refitted, and new deep-sea seals fitted to tailshaft.

Along with various other engineering works, an array of carpentry work was also carried out as part of the extensive vessel overhaul. In the wheelhouse, consoles were modified and upgraded with new Formica, handrails were repaired and flooring renewed. Also included in the various other carpentry work done were: repairs to fishroom box steps, and oilskin locker and alleyway floor repairs and refitting.