Essential steps for repairing side shell damage
For ship operators and crew, side-shell damage can be a quite troublesome procedure to handle. An IACS class will give particular emphasis to the repair quality standard, especially if the damage is located below the waterline. The new metal sheets and frames should be placed with utmost precision and welded with the highest industry standards. They not only need to withstand the imminent Class inspection but also the future bending moments. A few days ago we performed a side-shell damage repair in just two days. This our insight. THE SHIP REPAIR BEGINS The damage was located on starboard side, a little above the waterline. The side-shell was severely bent between several frames. We pinpointed the exact metal sheet and frames to be replaced and opened an access. This window will assist the fabricators to perform a more accurate cut. Then, the entire damaged plating is carefully separated with cutting torches. Removed metal sheets and frames...