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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: Selection of Coatings for a Specific Working Model
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 Outcome
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.
Case Study: Cargo Tank Contamination
The Client
Ship manager in Southern Europe
The Project
The client had 8 chemical tankers which had been rejected for cargo carriage as a result of perceived problems with the cargo tank coating.
Safinah investigated the nature of the contamination problems and made an independent assessment of alternative cleaning strategies for the client.
This work was the first of its kind to involve the analysis of the major proprietary cleaning agents and how they should be handled without damaging the very expensive coatings.
The Outcome
Safinah recommended a cleaning procedure and the appropriate materials suitable for the coating and the cargo carried. This has now been implemented by the owner and the ship is back in operation.
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International Independent Coating Inspectors Network website live.
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Website enables application packs for Inspectors to register as Members and Clients to register to use the network can now be downloaded. Go to www.iicin.com. IICIN is managed by Safinah Ltd.