Shipyards

Shipyards are industrial facilities where vessels are built, repaired, and maintained. They play a critical role in the maritime sector, handling everything from newbuilds to drydock repairs, coating applications, and surface preparation.

Where are shipyards important?

Shipyards are essential in:

• Marine shipping – commercial vessels, cargo ships, tankers.
• Naval & defense – warships, submarines, patrol vessels.
• Offshore energy – supply vessels, FPSOs, offshore wind SOVs.
• Superyachts – high-value vessels with strict quality demands.

For you as a shipyard operator or vessel owner, efficient maintenance means shorter drydock time, lower costs, and compliance with environmental rules.

Extra explanation

Shipyard challenges include:

• Corrosion – hulls, decks, ballast tanks exposed to seawater.
• Coating failures – blistering or flaking that requires surface prep.
• Environmental regulations – restrictions on grit blasting and microplastic release into harbors.
• Downtime pressure – every day in drydock costs thousands.

Traditional open blasting in shipyards:

• Creates dust clouds that affect nearby work.
• Produces grit waste that pollutes soil and water.
• Requires extensive clean-up before painting.

Pinovo and shipyards

Pinovo’s dust-free blasting supports shipyards by:

• Capturing all grit and coating debris at the source.
• Reducing clean-up costs and preventing microplastic pollution.
• Enabling parallel work other trades can continue safely in drydock.
• Complying with ATEX rules in tankers or enclosed spaces.

Pinovo tools for shipyards:

• PiWalk™ – large hull and deck surfaces.
• PiPoint™ – spot blasting on joints and welds.
• PiHab™ – confined space blasting in tanks.