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STILL SERVICES

Cofferdam Repairs


The Cofferdam has been specially designed, developed and patented by ShipFix to carry out any underwater repair work required on damaged rudders, stern seals, thrusters or any parts of the hull, as if in the dry dock.

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Cofferdam repairs can be undertaken on any emergency problems occurring to the rudder, rudder stock/bearings or pintles, hull plating damage and cracks, etc. Also, sealing arrangements of the stern seals can be dealt with immediately and the repairs are permanent and timeous. Approved by classification societies, the Cofferdam has already been used successfully on many occasions.

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Cofferdam Repairs

The cofferdam has been enthusiastically received by the ship owners and managers due to the cost saving and convenience of loading or discharging while the repairs are affected. The following types of cofferdams are frequently used:

  • Spade Type Cofferdam

  • Skeg Type Cofferdam

  • Hull Type Cofferdam

  • Stern Tube Type Cofferdam

  • Flexi Dam Cofferdam

Underwater Repairs and Diving

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ShipFix’s diving division specializes in underwater repairs, maintenance, underwater surveys, underwater welding and salvage. Our teams pride themselves on finding original, innovative and cost effective underwater repair solutions, where a dry dock is not an option for the ship owner.

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Our scope of work in the Underwater and diving division includes:

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  • Cofferdam design and fitment.

  • CCTV surveys.

  • Underwater welding repairs

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We are recognised by the following class societies:

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  • Det Norske Veritas

  • American Bureau of Shipping

  • Bureau Veritas

  • Russian Class

  • Lloyds Register of Shipping

  • Germanischer Lloyd

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Blasting and Painting


Our ship blasting and ship painting division now operates with the largest blasting pots in South Africa and is able to operate more than 60 blast nozzles simultaneously. The waste materials are disposed of using environmentally approved / certified waste disposal components. All major paint brands are available in service Ports.

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Ship blasting and ship painting

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Ship Blasting and Ship Painting services Include:

  • Grit Blasting

  • HP Washing at 200 bar

  • Ultra High Pressure Blasting

  • Mobile blast units for easy transport to all locations

  • Afloat and offshore Blasting and Painting ability for Platforms, FSOs, FPSOs and MODUs

  • Environmental Protective Wrapping

  • Standard Panamax full blasting and coating in 10 days

  • Silicone hull treatment application

Electrical and Electronic Repair Works

 

ShipFix’s Electrical Repair Works focuses on the servicing of almost all the electrical equipment on vessels. Our team of sub-contractors are professionally trained and highly skilled engineers who provide top quality electrical repair services. Ship electrical repairs. Our ship electrical and electronic repair works include:

  • Supply of New Standard Frame Size Motors

  • Overhaul and/or Rewinding of Motors and Alternators of All Sizes

  • Rewinding of Transformers and Manufacture of New Transformers

  • Balancing of Rotors and Impellors

  • Re-Sleeving and Machining of Motor-end Shields and Bearing Journals

  • Manufacture of Switch Gear and Control Panels

  • Supplier of Most Electrical Equipment and Spares

  • Fault Finding and Repairs to Automation Systems (Electrical and Programmable Logical Computer)

  • General Installation Work (e.g. Running of Cables, Fitting Units and Multi Cable Transits)

  • Shore Supply and Generator Hire

  • Ship electronic repairs

  • Cleaning of Switchboards

  • Supply of Personnel for Off Port Limits and Riding Crew Work

  • Repairs and Navigational Equipment

  • Boiler Repairs

  • Fire Damage Repairs

  • Flooding Damage Repairs of Engine Rooms and Various Machinery Compartments

  • Repair and Install Alarm Systems (Fire Alarms, Main Engine Alarms, General Alarms)

  • Repair to Fire Detection and Smoke Detection Systems

  • Installations and Repair of Telephone Systems

  • Installations and Repairs to Temperature Monitoring Systems

  • Repairs to Cranes and other Various Cargo Equipment

  • Repairs to Electronic Cathodic Protection Systems

  • Repair and Supply of Galley Equipment (Galley Range, Bake Ovens etc)

  • Calibration of all Flow Meters, Gauges and Regulators

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