Tightness test of tank and pipes
Tightness testing for yacht tanks and pipes ensures the integrity of fuel, water, and waste systems, typically using low-pressure air tests or hydrostatic (water) tests. These tests are essential to verify that tanks and pipes are sealed and structurally sound, especially before closing up areas of the yacht. Inquire our team of experts and discover endless solutions at your fingertips.
Calibration of anchor chains
This activity ensures each link is uniform, allowing smooth operation through a windlass gypsy, typically matching DIN 766 or ISO 4565 standards. Correct calibration requires precise matching of pitch (internal length) and diameter to the gypsy to prevent skipping or jamming. Inquire us to obtained your tailored quote.
Anchor weight
Proper anchor weight is essential for safety, with general guidelines recommending specialized, high-holding-power equipment for modern yachts to reduce weight while maximizing performance. To know more about this job, contact our shipyard’s team by filling the below contact form.
Thickness measurements
Yacht hull thickness measurement, primarily using ultrasonic (UTM) gauges, is a non-destructive testing method to assess steel or aluminum corrosion, usually done on dry dock. It identifies remaining metal thickness, often checking through paint, to ensure structural integrity. It is essential for insurance, pre-purchase surveys, or identifying corrosion in older vessels. At Mansueto Marine, we know how to deal with this. Inquire us to know more.
Load and stability test
Load and stability tests on yachts, including inclining experiments, determine the vessel’s center of gravity (VCG), lightship displacement, and ability to right itself after heeling (GM value). These tests are mandatory for commercial compliance and involve moving measured weights across the deck to monitor the heel angle, ensuring safe operation under various loads. We can carry this job everywhere around the Mediterranean and norther Europe.
Intact stability calculation and booklet
An intact stability booklet for a yacht is an approved document providing the master with essential data—including hydrostatic tables, tank capacities, and loading conditions (e.g., departure, arrival)—to verify stability in compliance with IMO/flag state regulations. At Mansueto Marine, we have the necessary skills to deal with this.
Inclination tests
The purpose of the inclining test is to determine the coordinates of the lightship centre of gravity of the vessel, and most importantly the position of the vertical centre of gravity (VCG) often referred to as KG in naval architecture terminology. Knowing the position of the lightship centre of gravity is necessary in order to calculate the stability characteristics of the ship for variable loading conditions, and to determine whether the vessel meets the statutory stability criteria with which the ship needs to comply.
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