CHI(Dalian) has delivered the 18-year-old Panamax bulk carrier "PRINCESS MIA" two days early following comprehensive repairs. The project involved 1,200 steel plate replacements and over 300 specialized repairs across hull structures, mechanical systems, and outfitting.

A 70-member team addressed critical cargo hatch watertightness issues through sectional construction and assembly-line workflows, completing seven hatch cover repairs within five days. All repairs passed ultrasonic leak testing on first attempt. The shipyard implemented its "Triple Efficiency" protocol: Minimum 1-hour dry dock time reduction; Minimum 1-day project acceleration; Mandatory cost-saving proposals per department.

Digital project management systems enabled 24/7 coordination between workshops. Modular pre-installation techniques optimized sequential processes like hull painting and boiler cleaning into parallel operations, shortening critical path timelines.

The early redelivery secured favorable charter arrangements for the owner while demonstrating CHI(Dalian)'s capacity in complex vessel refurbishments. Technical solutions developed during this project have already been applied to three subsequent dry bulk carrier repairs.