Tailored training course on coatings formulation for the heavy-duty coating market
Various Safinah clients required a tailored training course on coatings formulation for the heavy-duty coating market. For the marine industry, the formulation course focused on the different challenges experienced in the following areas of a ship: Outer shell, Underwater areas, Ballast tanks, Decks, Cargo holds, Superstructure, Cargo tanks
Determining the cause of tank coating blistering
A ship management company required an investigation into the blistering of the cargo tank coatings on a fleet of chemical tankers to determine the cause. Safinah was instructed to survey the cargo tank coatings and take appropriate paint flake samples for analysis by computerised optical microscopy. Based on the inspection, the vessel cargo history and the paint flake analysis, Safinah was able to determine the cause of the blistering was due to poor surface cleaning prior to application of the tank coatings.
Identifying the cause of paint failure, and the cost and method of repair
An insurer faced with a significant claim by a major oil company after a coating failure on an offshore structure. Working on behalf of the insurers, Safinah was able to assess the nature of the failure and recommend an alternative solution reducing the claim value by 50%.
Safinah technical assistance saves pipeline contractor millions
Safinah worked to support the client over a 2 year period on a $3.5bn legal claim for inadequate corrosion protection of a newly installed gas pipeline. Many of the field joint coatings were showing blistering and disbonding along the edges of the joint.
Innovative thinking resolves filler cracking on superyacht
One of the world’s most prestigious super yachts, was suffering from a filler cracking issue at the rear, close to the large stern door. Every time a repair was initiated the filler would crack in the same place with the problem increasing in size usually within a very short time. Major paint companies had tried to repair the area on several occasions but to date without success.
