Ballast Tank Refurbishment (Cargo Vessel) by Chemco

Ballast Tank Refurbishment (Cargo Vessel) by Chemco

CASE STUDY

OVERVIEW

The ballast tanks onboard a large cargo vessel required a full refurbishment of over 6,000m² (double bottoms tanks, wings tanks and deep tank) after the original coatings had failed.

CHALLENGE

Some areas of the ballast tanks were heavily corroded with limited access.

There was also a very limited timescale for completion of this project and, as a result, grit blasting was not permissible.

SOLUTION

Water jetting – to WJ-3 standards – was utilised as the surface preparation method.

One stripe coat of solvent-free, wet & rust tolerant epoxy RS 500P was then applied, followed by one full coat of RS 500P @ 200µm.

In some localised areas, where most of the existing paint was still adherent, one primer coat of RS 500P was applied, followed by one topcoat of solvent-free, wet tolerant epoxy RA 500M @ 250µm.

OUTCOME

The work programme was successfully completed within the timeframe given and to the satisfaction of all concerned: Owner, Classification Society and Shipyard.

BENEFITS

• Solvent-free
• Wet & rust tolerant
• No grit blasting required
• No humidity or dew point restrictions
• No recoating limitations
• Reduced Health and Safety concerns and risk of Fire Hazard
• No disruption to other work ongoing nearby (including hot work)

After Surface Preparation by Chemco

After Surface Preparation

After Surface Preparation by Chemco

After Surface Preparation

Bosuns Locker During Stripe Coating by Chemco

During Application

WBT Refurbish Stripe Coating in Progress by Chemco

During Application

Ballast Tank by Chemco

Completed Application

Completed Ballast Tank Application by Chemco

Completed Application

Source: Chemco International Ltd