Marine & Shipbuilding

At Libellum, we provide specialist Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), inspection, and QA/QC services for commercial, naval, and offshore vessels, ensuring compliance, traceability, and asset reliability.

Inspection Services for Marine & Shipbuilding Assets

We deliver inspection and integrity assurance for:

• Commercial ships, cargo vessels, and passenger ferries

• Naval vessels and offshore patrol vessels

• Offshore platforms, support vessels, and rigs

• Structural components, hulls, decks, and superstructures

• Fabrication, assembly, and commissioning verification

Our inspections reduce risk, prevent failures, and maintain operational efficiency and safety.

Comprehensive QA & Vendor Support

Libellum provides full quality assurance services for marine projects:

• Vendor inspection & supplier quality surveillance

• Review and approval of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) & Quality Control Plans (QCPs)

• Material certification verification & full traceability (MTCs)

• Welding procedure & welder qualification (WPS, PQR, WPQ)

• Dimensional inspection & fabrication verification

• Documentation control, review & handover packs

• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

• Third-party inspection & client representation

• Non-conformance management & technical reporting

Advanced NDT Services for Marine Assets

We provide precision NDT services to ensure structural and mechanical integrity:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

• Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

• Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)

• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

• Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)

• Visual Inspection (VT)

• Corrosion mapping & condition monitoring

These inspections are vital to detecting defects, corrosion, or fatigue in critical marine assets.

Compliance & Standards in Marine & Shipbuilding

Libellum ensures inspections meet relevant UK and international standards:

• IMO and SOLAS standards

• Lloyd’s Register and classification society requirements

• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)

• ISO standards for welding, fabrication, and QA

• Client-specific technical and regulatory requirements

Why Specialist Marine Inspection Matters

Marine assets face unique challenges:

• High-stress structural components exposed to harsh marine environments

• Corrosion, fatigue, and material degradation from saltwater and weather

• Complex assembly, welding, and fabrication processes

• Strict compliance, classification, and safety requirements

Libellum ensures every inspection is documented, traceable, and compliant, providing confidence in asset integrity, operational safety, and regulatory compliance.