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Marine Inspection

Coating Inspection

Condition assessment of protective coatings on accessible structures and tanks.

Inspection scope

  • Coating condition assessment
  • Visible damage and breakdown
  • Measurement where applicable
  • Documented observations

Who needs this service

  • Owners of tankers and newbuildings
  • Operators managing ballast tank and hull coating
  • Class-related coating survey support

How it works

  1. 1
    Confirm standard

    Agree the coating standard or specification and the inspection points.

  2. 2
    Inspect surface

    Check surface preparation, film thickness, curing, pinholes and damage to the coating.

  3. 3
    Measure film thickness

    Take dry film thickness readings at agreed locations and record them.

  4. 4
    Report

    Provide a coating inspection report with readings, observations and photographs.

Frequently asked questions

What does a coating inspection check?

Surface preparation, dry film thickness, coating application quality, and defects such as pinholes or damage.

Is coating inspection presented as class certification?

No. It is independent inspection support; class certification follows the classification society procedures separately.

Independent inspection work is presented as commercial inspection support and should not be read as a statutory, class or flag-administration function.

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