Project Overview A 19,800 DWT chemical tanker newbuild at a Chinese shipyard required explosion-proof electric motors for the cargo pump room. The motors needed to comply with both BV classification and IECEx certification for operation in Zone 1 hazardous areas. Challenge Cargo pump room classified as Zone 1 — requires Ex-d (flameproof) enclosure IIB T4 …
Project Overview A European ship management company operating 12 chemical tankers needed a cost-effective alternative to OEM spare parts for their fleet’s marine air compressors. The fleet was classed with DNV, and all replacement parts needed to meet DNV material and testing requirements. Challenge OEM spare parts pricing had increased 40% over the previous 3 …
Project Overview A chemical tanker newbuilding project at a domestic Chinese shipyard required a complete deck machinery package including anchor windlasses, mooring winches, and capstans. The vessel operates under dual CCS/DNV classification, requiring all deck machinery to carry both society approvals — a requirement that significantly narrows the supplier pool. The Challenge Dual classification (CCS …