Shipbuilding services: material supply, fabrication, blasting and engineering
From Visakhapatnam and Singapore, two of Asia's busiest maritime centres, we help shipyards and ship owners deliver new builds and repairs on time.
What we deliver
Material supply for ships
The right marine-grade materials, to specification and on schedule, so production never waits for stock.
- Steel plates, profiles and structural sections
- Pipes, valves, flanges and fittings
- Welding consumables and fasteners
- Marine paints, coatings and outfitting items
- Mill certificates and documentation for class approval
Fabrication
Skilled fabrication of structural and piping work for new builds, repairs and conversions.
- Hull blocks and steel structures
- Pipe spool fabrication and installation
- Foundations, seatings and outfitting steel
- Repair and replacement of steelwork
Ship blasting and surface preparation
Clean, correctly profiled surfaces so coatings last as long as they should.
- Abrasive and grit blasting of hulls, tanks and blocks
- Surface preparation to ISO 8501-1 grades such as Sa 2.5
- Profile, dust and salt checks before coating
- Coating application and inspection support
Ship engineering
Engineering support that turns requirements into buildable drawings.
- Structural, piping and outfitting design
- Production and workshop drawings
- 3D modelling and drafting
- Repair, retrofit and modification engineering
- Documentation support for classification society approval
How we work with shipyards
- UnderstandWe review drawings, specifications and the yard schedule.
- PlanWe agree scope, manpower, materials and milestones.
- DeliverOur teams supply, fabricate, blast or engineer to plan, with daily progress reporting.
- Hand overInspection, documentation and sign-off with your QA and class surveyors.
Who we work with
- Shipyards
- Ship repair yards
- Ship owners and operators
- Offshore fabrication yards
- Naval and defence contractors
- Marine equipment suppliers
Shipbuilding questions
Where do you provide shipbuilding services?
We work from Visakhapatnam on India's east coast and from Singapore, supporting shipyards, ship repair yards and ship owners in both regions.
What materials can you supply for ships?
Marine-grade steel plates and sections, pipes, valves and fittings, fasteners, welding consumables, paints and coatings, and general outfitting items, sourced to your specifications.
What surface preparation standard do you blast to?
We blast to the standard your coating specification requires, typically Sa 2.5 under ISO 8501-1, and check surface profile and cleanliness before coating.
Can you take on both new builds and repairs?
Yes. We support new construction, ship repair, refits and retrofit projects.
Discuss your shipbuilding project
Send us your scope, drawings list or material requirement and we will come back with a plan and quote.
Prefer email? Write to info@iwfstech.com.