Sandblasting and Coating Services
Sandblasting and Coating Services
Sandblasting and coating work is one of the most common causes of “rework” in shipyard and offshore projects. This is often not due to the paint brand or application equipment, but rather stems from the lack of systematic management of the process. Surface preparation and coating are not a single-step process: access solutions, protection and isolation, cleaning, surface preparation, checkpoints, and the application workflow must all be planned together. If a step is skipped, on-site rework and schedule delays become inevitable.
On-site inspection and application plan (area, access, sequence)
Protection/isolation and surface cleaning preparations
Surface preparation and application
Checkpoints and handover records (depending on the nature of the work)
On-Site Operation
DEGEM approaches scraping/painting processes as an “on-site operation.” First, the work area and access requirements are determined through site survey. Then, the application sequence is established: which areas first, which areas later; how to proceed without affecting ship operations; at which checkpoints to stop and verify; what is the acceptance standard? Work does not commence until these questions are clarified.
The DEGEM Approach: Holistic Discipline in Offshore and Shipyard Operations
Especially in offshore and shipyard environments, blasting and painting operations are not merely about labor; they also involve workplace safety, site organization, team coordination, and the readiness of materials and equipment. Therefore, the DEGEM approach aims to establish a controlled and traceable implementation framework that aligns with safety regulations and site permit processes.