A profile of Prantik Group of Bangladesh

Prantik stands as one of the most trusted names in the region of comprehensive, end-to-end solutions in the marine industry in Bangladesh and beyond since 1998. Each of our portfolio companies specializes in a distinct market segment and provides a unique value proposition to our esteemed clientele worldwide – from Texan energy giants to logistics titans in Europe, all the way to Chinese salvage masters in the Far East.

A primary overview of its activities showcases engagement in marine engineering, logistical transport, agency services, diving and salvage, and bespoke shipbuilding. Whether the Bangladesh Navy requires technical expertise in equipment shifting, clients building their custom aluminium yachts, or a sinking vessel in the Bay of Bengal demanding emergency support, our expert personnel are dedicated to serving all your nautical needs.

The Group has pioneered several industrial services in Bangladesh, and they strive to share their knowledge and know-how with the rest of the world.

Entities of Prantik Group

  • Faststream Logistics Ltd. (estb . 2001)
  • Prantik Maritime (estb . 2006)
  • Prantik Bengal Salvage & Diving (estb . 2007)
  • Prantik NDT Services (estb . 2007)
  • Prantik MGS Survey & Consulting (estb . 2007)
  • Prantik Consortium Ltd. (estb . 2008)
  • DESH Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd. (estb . 2008)
  • Prantik USA Inc. (estb . 2014)
  • Prantik Singapore Pte Ltd. (estb . 2014)
  • IT Craft Ltd. (estb. 2011)

Salvage operation of containership Haian City (latest assignment)

Prantik Group of Bangladesh is repairing the fully cellular containership Haian City at Karnaphuli Dry Dock inside Chittagong Port of Bangladesh. The Prantik built a steel patch approved by the vessel class NK and insurers’ surveyor, salvage consultant and owners to seal the cargo hold from the outside. The steel patch is 10 meters by 11 meters in size; the height is comparable to that of a three-storied building.

Prantik safely lifted the patch and placed it over the damaged area on May 15, 2022. The work is difficult because the damaged area is 1.3m below the water level and extended to 1.7m below the bilge keel. The objective is to seal the damaged area from the outside with rubber gaskets and toggle bolts fixed by underwater cutting and make it watertight so that the water can be pumped out from the cargo holds. Since underwater visibility is nil, there is limited diving time due to strong tidal current; it is similar to working in complete darkness.

Following that, the damaged area would have to be sealed on the inside and pending a class approval, the vessel will be deemed sea-worthy in the next 7-10 days.

It may be mentioned here that the Singapore-bound container vessel remained stranded in the Bay of Bengal near Kutubdia anchorage since the morning of Apr 14 (for the last seven days) after sustaining damage in a collision with the product tanker, leading to uncertainties over the shipment of its cargo. Due to the impact, an empty container fell into the sea. The product tanker managed to reach the Chittagong Urea Fertilizer jetty (CUFL-Jetty) the same afternoon of Apr 14, but the container vessel remains anchored at sea.

However, on May 04, 2022, with the combined efforts of Chittgram Port Authority and Prantik Bengal Salvage & Diving, the vessel was navigated into the Karnaphuli River Channel escorted by five tugs and safely berthed at Karnaphuli Dry Dock Jetty. This was an unprecedented event for Bangladesh’s waters as a vessel of such draft has never entered the Karnaphuli channel as the maximum permissible draft never eclipsed that of 9.5 meters. Via dredging the area near the jetty, such an impossible task was made possible. Chattogram Port Authority has marked this day as a “Historic Event” by allowing the damaged vessel to enter the port channel. Bangladesh Navy and Coast Guard have safe-guarded the ship during her stay in Kutubdia anchorage for 20 days,

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