BELFOR Restored a Critical Marine Propulsion System
When a luxury vessel faced critical equipment contamination, its propulsion converter panel was covered in soot. This vital component of the vessel is the “brain” that manages the ship’s motors.
Without professional decontamination, the acidic nature of the soot could have caused permanent corrosion, leading to millions of dollars in replacements and months of downtime.
BELFOR was commissioned to execute a rapid decontamination strategy designed to prevent long-term corrosive damage and avoid the high costs and long delays of full equipment replacement.
Protecting Sophisticated Infrastructure
The core of the issue was the infiltration of fine soot particles into the vessel’s motor and net inverter systems.
In the marine industry, such contaminants can lead to secondary damage where the moisture and soot combine to create acidic reactions that eat away at delicate circuitry. To mitigate this, BELFOR quickly stabilised the environment after the initial assessment to ensure the vessel’s critical systems were preserved.
A Multi-Phased Approach
The restoration focused on a meticulous decontamination process that moved beyond surface cleaning and into specialised technical recovery. Our Recovery Specialists utilised proprietary alkaline cleaning agents to neutralise contaminants on cable trunkings and panel frames.
This was followed by high-precision cleaning of the most sensitive components such as the transformer coils. This multi-layered approach ensured that every trace of soot was removed without compromising the integrity of the high-voltage systems.
Finally, our specialised team implemented controlled drying techniques to eliminate any residual moisture, effectively bringing the equipment to their pre-loss condition.
Rapid Recovery and Reliability
The entire process was successfully executed within four days, showcasing the efficiency of BELFOR’s specialist restoration by significantly reducing operational downtime. This restored the confidence of the vessel operators to move forward with the final testing of their propulsion system.
Whether your business is on land or at sea, disasters can strike without warning. Don’t let soot, smoke, or water damage become a permanent loss. BELFOR’s one-stop solutions are designed to bring your operations back to life safely, efficiently, and professionally.
Contact BELFOR today to learn how our disaster restoration services can protect your vessels and your marine assets.
