Inspection of a Ship's Hull

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Q:  How do you inspect a ship's hull that has been painted with a polyurethane paint? 

A:  The marine industry is very vigilant in the proper surface prep and painting procedures for protection against corrosion on ocean going vessels.  When a reputable shipyard performs this kind of work, all processes and applications are documented.  This documentation is to be readily available for any inspector, and will provide information on the pre-cleaning, abrasive blasting, the type(s) of coatings used, and how the coatings were applied, along with ambient weather conditions during paint application.

Also available (from the coatings suppliers) are the application specifications for each of the different coatings that are used, listing minimum and maximum film thickness requirements, solids content, proper mixing ratio’s and expected drying schedules. 

To properly inspect a vessel is to verify that these criteria have been satisfactorily met by reviewing all documentation and also by performing spot checks using a variety of instruments on various areas of the ships hull.

We are certified under the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAV-SEA) to perform these types of inspections.  We are available to travel to the location of the vessel, perform various tests in order to confirm that all required specifications for quality and application have been met. 

Please contact us for any additional information.  

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