Overboard Repairs
5 Oceans offers a range of Overboard Repairs for damages found presented at overboard pipes and its surroundings. All of these solutions can be carried out in-situ during cargo ops. Helping you to avoid costly, unexpected time in drydock.
We can provide:
- Pipe renewal with a class approved insert
- Wet coating repairs
- Dry coating repairs
- Welding repairs
- Hyperbaric welding repairs
- GRE pipe laminating
- Insert plate repairs
- Blanking of overboard pipes
- Plugging of overboard pipes
- Cofferdam installation
These services are crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of vessels and minimizing operational downtime. 5 Oceans provides a fast service for underwater overboard repair needs, worldwide. Using custom fabricated cofferdams, hyperbaric habitats or calculated blankings and plugs, defective overboard pipes can be replaced underwater using dry welding procedures that qualify as permanent repairs by all top tier classification societies.
What are overboard pipes?
Overboard pipes on ships are pipes that discharge various fluids, such as ballast water, bilge water, and scrubber washwater, directly into the sea. They are essential for ship operations and environmental management but are susceptible to corrosion and wear due to the harsh marine environment and aggressive fluids they carry. Maintaining these pipes is crucial for safety, preventing seawater ingress, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for discharges.
Challenges and maintenance?
Corrosion: The harsh marine environment, including saltwater, high pressure, and temperature fluctuations, causes significant corrosion. Additionally, discharged washwater from scrubbers is acidic and accelerates internal pipe corrosion.
Maintenance: Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary to keep overboard pipes functioning correctly and to address corrosion. This can involve repairing or replacing corroded pipes and applying protective coatings to extend their service life.
Specialized materials: Due to the corrosive nature of the fluids, pipes for certain systems (like scrubbers) are constructed with corrosion-resistant materials or internal coatings to provide long-term protection.
Contact us
Contact us today to schedule an consult about our overboard repair options. Our team is ready to provide repair plans which will meet your requirements and save you time and money by reducing downtime.
