BLASTING

Corrosion is the worst enemy of the shipping world and the failure of a preservation system will result in tremendous steelwork repair costs, if left unattended. Frequently, the life expectancy of a coating system is not attained and shipping managers need to consider the application of a new preservative. To undertake blasting and coating of internal or topside structures whilst in dock or laid-up, mean many days of lost revenue.

Matatec’s answer is to provide both shot or ultra high pressure water blasting equipment together with painting machines, plus skilled labour, and systematically blast and re-paint corroded areas whilst the vessels is trading. Hence, saving lengthy down time in dock.

A new solution to add, to the normal procedures mentioned above, is the use of “Rusteco”. We are now working with the owners of “Rusteco” to offer an alternative, in the form of a gel which is sprayed onto the steel. The gel is then left for a curing time and when washed off leaves the same surface finish as blasting. The remaining liquid is totally bio-degradable, thus does not cause any problems for disposal. To find out more information about “Rusteco” please click on the hperlink below.

www.rusteco.com

To assist the ship owner Matatec can offer a full “Turnkey Project” in looking towards a full survey, recommendation of system best suitable. Fixed price costing, including supply of all materials, consumables, plant and labour complete with full quality assurance and inspection acceptance package, alternatively, a labour only arrangement in which the ships management supply all the plant and equipment themselves. Flexibility in the design of the project is entirely up to the ship owner.

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QEII & Caronia
ITB New York
ITB Jacksonville
M.V. "Methane Arctic"
M.V. "Hadra"