Shipyard
Goltens has long-standing relationships with shipyards all over the world ranging from long-term, informal arrangements to resident contractor arrangements. Goltens’ ability to respond and to solve challenging technical challenges outside the norm for these very capable yards makes it an indispensable resource. Additionally, close working relationships with yards all over the world often enables customers to engage Goltens directly for specialist services inside the yard when the yard is unable to perform them directly.
In-Place Machining
Shipyards have complex requirements for in-place machining and Goltens has the tooling and technicians to support all size and manner of requirements. Some examples of these services include:
- Shaft seal machining
- Rudder post and pintle bore machining
- Stern Tube and Strut Boring
- Large diameter line boring
- Tapered boring
- XY Milling and machining
- Large diameter radial milling
- Laser Alignment and chocking
- 3D Laser scanning / modeling
Engine Services
Goltens’ capabilities as an expert in comprehensive engine services are unquestioned. With 8 decades as an engine specialist, Goltens’ capabilities cover virtually all makes and models of larger bore 4 stroke and 2 stroke engines found in the marine markets. While many yards maintain a basic engine maintenance capability, this is often times insufficient to meet the requirements of the owner in the yard. Examples of engine services often provided to shipyards include:
- 2 Stroke component overhauls
- Auxiliary engine overhauls
- Turbocharger repairs and balancing
- Centrifugal casting of white metal bearings and stern tubes
- Reconditioning of:
- Damaged crankshafts
- Fuel Injectors, nozzles, valves and pumps
- Piston Rods/Connecting Rods
- Exhaust valve spindles, seats and cages
- Cylinder liners
- Piston crowns/skirts
- Cylinder heads/covers
Dry Docking
Goltens provides full docking services at its facility in Dubai Maritime City. The yard can handle dockings for vessels up to 130M x 35M with a maximum capacity of 6,000 tons. Goltens provides a comprehensive range of docking services inclusive of all mechanical, electrical, engine related and steel fabrication and renewal. Additionally, Goltens has the capability to complete vessel conversions as well as restorative services like fire rehabilitation projects.
Case Studies
Conversion of two platform supply vessels to well stimulation vessels in Dubai
Case StudyIn-situ machining & laser flatness measurement for a FPSO conversion ship
Case StudyBioWAVE in-situ machining
Case StudyHyde Guardian BWT Retrofit Installation on a Vessel
Case StudyOn-site machining of 870mm rudderstock in Bahamas
Case StudyExhaust Gas Scrubber Tower Installation for Cruise Ship
Let Goltens Solve Your Challenge
Goltens is the right partner for ship owners and power plant operators all over the world. Response to all service enquiries typically falls within 12 hours.
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