Problem solving
Safinah provides authoritative, expert advice on the whole chain of activities that links ships, structures, coatings and the environment.
The breadth of our experience – from the chemical analysis of coatings to ship operations and the effects of different application methods – means that we can analyse and identify quickly the cause of the problem and recommend efficient and cost-effective solutions.
We provide a unique problem solving service covering:
- Evaluating potential paint failure including cargo contamination and speed loss claims
- Quantifying what has happened
- Suggesting and evaluating options to solve the problem
- Estimating costs of re-painting the specific vessel or structure
- Identifying how repairs should be carried out
- Assessing what can be done to reduce client’s costs
- Providing expert witness support in arbitration or in court.
Case study
- The client:
- The owner of a fleet in Northern Europe
- The project:
- To provide urgent technical assistance to develop a definitive scenario model for anti-fouling environmental impacts at the new build and repair phases of ships, leisure craft and aqua culture.
- Safinah used a functional coating specification approach to identify the key attributes for the client in the critical vessel areas.
- The outcomes:
- The owner selected coatings based on through life costs and technical merit - rather than simply on the basis of the lowest bid.
- The selected products are performing in line with expectations.
- The client continues to use Safinah for technical support work.
