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SHIP REPAIR SERVICES / 04   —   HULL REPAIR / STEELWORK / PIPING

Structural & Fabrication

Class-related hull repairs, structural renewals, steel and aluminium fabrication, marine piping work and weld inspection supported by documented project experience.

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WHAT THE CUSTOMER NEEDS TO KNOW

Restoring structural integrity through controlled repair execution.

From the initial assessment of damaged structure to approved repair details and final inspection, KME undertakes marine structural and piping repairs across a range of vessel types. The scope can cover onboard replacement or workshop fabrication followed by installation.


Service focus

Hull & tank renewals

Repair objective

Defined scope, verified completion and clear handover

SCOPE OF SERVICE

Structural repair and fabrication services

Specific work is agreed against the vessel’s condition, repair specification, applicable requirements and available access.

01 / REPAIR SCOPE

Hull plating renewal
Damaged shell and bottom plates, side shell and associated structural elements.



02 / REPAIR SCOPE

Bulkheads, decks & stiffeners

Tank-boundary, deck and internal structural renewals, including fit-up and welding.



03 / REPAIR SCOPE

Steel & aluminium fabrication

Marine structural components, brackets, assemblies and replacement parts within the company’s qualified scope.




04 / REPAIR SCOPE

Pipe spool fabrication
New and replacement marine pipelines, fittings, supports and onboard installation.


05 / REPAIR SCOPE

Welding & repair documentation

Joint preparation, qualified welding procedures where required, repair drawings and inspection points.




06 / REPAIR SCOPE

Inspection & testing

Applicable VT, PT, UT and other specified NDT; pressure and leak testing for relevant boundaries and piping.


DELIVERY APPROACH

A documented hull repair sequence

The OISS Patroller II project demonstrates a practical structural repair methodology.


01 

Assess & plan

Survey the damage, agree renewal boundaries and prepare repair drawings or plans as required.


04

Inspect & test

Perform specified NDT or leak tests and record completed repairs before closure.


03 

Renew & weld

Crop damaged material, fit replacements and complete welding to approved requirements.



02 

Approve & prepare
Confirm client/class review points, isolate the repair area and prepare cutting and fabrication.




WORKFLOW PRINCIPLE Each assignment is scoped and scheduled according to its actual technical and operational requirements.


QUALITY & COMPLETION

Welding verification and boundary integrity

Examination and leak-testing methods are chosen according to material, weld type, repair location and applicable class requirements. Verification follows the agreed inspection plan.


Weld examination

Visual examination and appropriate PT, MT, UT or RT when specified in the repair or inspection plan.

Leak-tightness

Vacuum-box, tank or piping pressure tests as applicable to the repaired boundary.

Traceability

Approved repair details, inspection reports, test records and owner/class close-out where required.

PROOF FROM COMPLETED WORK

Project experience related to this service


SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Explore the resources behind the work

Learn more about the specialist teams and technical resources behind this repair service.

Facilities & Machinery

Explore the KME workshop and supporting equipment.

Technical Departments 

See the multidisciplinary resources supporting drydocking work.

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