Dry Dock Experienced
Our team has worked in the dry dock environment for periods ranging from days to months.
Machining Windlass/Mooring Brake Drums
In-place machining to reestablish true effective braking surfaces.
Mooring Equipment
Shipwright Marine Services is a force in the industry in mooring equipment repairs and overhauls. Our team has the experience and tooling to accomplish any number of repairs to the deck mooring equipment. Our service can be as simple as replacing the woven brake linings or as complex as removing the winch from the foundations and replacing the mooring drum spool bushing, and more. In many cases we can provide all the components needed to prevent long downtimes waiting on materials from part providers. We invite you to read more below.
Wellness and Dry Dock Preparation Inspections
Mooring Equipment Wellness Inspections. Our inspection can identify work required for preventative maintenance or extensive repairs for upcoming dry dock.
Brake Strap Relining - Pads or Bands
Windlass Spring Cylinder Overhaul and Replacements
Windlass Spring Cylinder Overhaul and Replacements
Band brake woven lining replacement is one of our primary services, pads or bands of any size. We use American-made components and brass fasteners. Once the worn lining is removed, the inside of the brake strap is mechanically cleaned prior to applying the specialized two-part adhesive that is required.
Windlass Spring Cylinder Overhaul and Replacements
Windlass Spring Cylinder Overhaul and Replacements
Windlass Spring Cylinder Overhaul and Replacements
Spring cylinder hydraulic leaks—in some cases we can make repairs on-site; if not, we offer complete overhaul service through our consortium partner. Any and all components of the cylinder can be replaced, and material long lead times are not required.
Brake Strap Relining
Windlass Spring Cylinder Overhaul and Replacements
Brake Strap Relining
Continuous lining replacement.
Mooring Winch Repairs
This mooring winch was required to be removed from the foundation and rotated to facilitate the removal of all rotating components. The mooring spool bushings, along with all the seals, were replaced with new ones. This service can be accomplished in service or during Dry Dock Availability.
Spool Bushing Replaced
Replacement of mooring spool bushings can be accomplished in service or during dry dock availability. In some instances the bushings, bearings, and seals can be provided.
Structural Repair
Structural Repairs by Certified Welders and Mill-Certified Materials. We provide structural welding and installation of a number of structural components. Having our own certified load cell, we pull-test any lifting point we install and provide an SWL certificate for use.
Drag Plates Replaced
Drag plates can be replaced in service, which in most cases is preferred. A 100,000-pound anchor support fixture is put in place supporting the anchor, allowing the anchor chain to be removed. An engineer will visit the ship to template a drawing of the drag plates. The plates will be fabricated to be an exact replacement for the original.
Hinge and Tang Plates
Pad Eyes and Lifting Points
Pad Eyes and Lifting Points
Over time numerous hinge and tang plates wear, causing misalignment of doors and hatches. Templates and drawings of them can be obtained for the replacement of such.
Pad Eyes and Lifting Points
Pad Eyes and Lifting Points
Pad Eyes and Lifting Points
On numerous occasions, lifting points are not adequate nor in place. I/H beams can be installed in line with the center line of equipment to facilitate disassembly and reassembly. Using 4- and 5-axis laser lights, the placement can be accurate.
Chain Guide Extensions
Pad Eyes and Lifting Points
Chain Guide Extensions
Extensions can be added to meet the OEM-required spacing between the chain stopper roller and the Gypsy Head.
Load Testing
Equipment Guards
Equipment Guards
Load testing using load cells for proofing installed rails.
Equipment Guards
Equipment Guards
Equipment Guards
Guards of any shape or size can be fabricated and installed to protect vital components.
Monorail Beams
Equipment Guards
Monorail Beams
Monorail beams are designed and installed to facilitate the overhaul of installed machinery.
Load Testing
Equipment Guards
Monorail Beams
Accomplishing safe working load testing using calibrated load cells.
Deck Fittings
Fairlead Roller
Fairlead Roller Upgrade
Ship Deck Fittings
Fairlead roller upgrades are a very successful product in our line of services. The steel rollers and shafts are removed and replaced with a solid composite tube and a stainless steel shaft. This arrangement becomes a maintenance-free roller set. The natural color is a dark grey. They can be lightly painted to match the ship's scheme.
Ship Deck Fittings
Fairlead Roller Upgrade
Ship Deck Fittings
Our source for the deck fittings is all class-approved fittings. AWS-certified welding procedures are used for installation.
Fairlead Roller Upgrade
Fairlead Roller Upgrade
Fairlead Roller Upgrade
Composite rollers and stainless steel shafts were installed 4 years ago. This arrangement has extended the life of the mooring lines and reduced the maintenance, as this arrangement is maintenance-free.
Windows Washing Equipment
Robot Removal From Ships Rail
Robots in Various Stages of Completion
Extreme Conditions Found
Before and After Robot Trucks
Before and After of Manual Drive System
Drive Assembly Upgraded
Upgraded Drive and Anchoring Systems with All Stainless Steel