Anti-slip Deck Resurfacing on Gardenia Seaways
- BIMAGRIP LS ANTI-SLIP SURFACING
- MARINE
Summary
The Gardenia Seaways, constructed by Flensburger shipyard for DFDS in 2017, had serious safety issues concerning deck slippage. WJ Marine was tasked to remedy this by applying Bimagrip LS anti-slip surfacing during a short layover in the Dutch port of Vlaardingen. This project showcased WJ Marine’s ability to efficiently meet demanding schedules while delivering high-quality results.
Objectives
The primary objective was to enhance the safety of the cargo being transported on the Gardenia Seaways by providing a robust, durable, and anti-skid surface on the decks. The client required this to be completed within the vessel’s short layover, which necessitated precise planning, fast execution, and meticulous attention to detail. WJ Marine aimed to achieve all of this while adhering to the client’s budget and minimizing disruption to the vessel’s regular operations.
Solutions
WJ Marine deployed experienced operatives to the site who marked out the areas to be worked on. Surface contaminants were removed before captive blasting treatment was administered to the marked areas to Swedish standard SA2.5. A rust-inhibiting polyurethane primer was used to protect the steelwork from corrosion and to ensure a strong bond between the Bimagrip LS system and the deck. Once primed, areas were masked again, and Bimagrip LS was installed to the weather decks and lower decks along with other small defective areas.
Results
In one day, the WJ Marine team installed 200m² of anti-skid safety surfacing across various areas on the vessel. The new surface was given a full overnight cure before trafficking, and any loose aggregates were cleared the next morning, well before the vessel was scheduled to be loaded again. This project significantly improved the safety conditions for drivers transporting cargo on the Gardenia Seaways regularly.
