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Marine Engineering & Specialist Marine Services

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Safe Test Wales provides specialist marine engineering, inspection, testing and confined-space services throughout South Wales, the South West and across the UK.

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We support commercial vessels, ports, shipyards and marine operators with practical inspection, repair, maintenance and specialist cleaning services.

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As a director-led engineering company, projects are managed directly by an experienced Inspection Engineer, with additional skilled labour and specialist personnel supplied where required.

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Marine Engineering & Repairs

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We provide support for planned maintenance, repairs, breakdowns and specialist marine projects, including:

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• Deck crane, winch and davit inspection and repair

• Hydraulic fault finding, repairs and hose replacement

• Mechanical repairs and maintenance

• Lifting equipment inspection and testing

• Proof load and operational testing

• Breakdown and emergency engineering support

• Supply of skilled marine engineering labour

• Pre-purchase and condition inspections

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Where possible, we provide a single-contractor solution, helping reduce downtime and the need to coordinate multiple suppliers.

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Specialist Confined-Space Tank Cleaning

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Safe Test Wales provides specialist confined-space tank cleaning for vessels and marine installations, including:

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• Fuel and diesel tanks

• Ballast and service tanks

• Contaminated tanks

• Bilges and machinery spaces

• Other enclosed or restricted-access areas

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Confined-space work is carefully planned and controlled, with appropriate risk assessments, method statements, atmospheric testing and continuous gas monitoring carried out where required.

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Bilge & Fuel System Cleaning

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We undertake bilge cleaning, fuel cleaning and fuel polishing to remove contamination, water, sludge and debris from vessel systems and machinery spaces.

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Where required, cleaning can be combined with associated mechanical or hydraulic repairs as part of a complete marine maintenance package.

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Atmospheric Testing & Gas Detection

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Our atmospheric testing services include:

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• Pre-entry gas testing

• Oxygen level monitoring

• Flammable and toxic gas testing

• Continuous atmospheric monitoring

• Gas-free testing and certification where applicable

• Portable gas detection support

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Marine LOLER Inspections & Load Testing

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We carry out LOLER thorough examinations and load testing on marine lifting equipment including:

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• Deck and knuckle-boom cranes

• Davits and winches

• Chain blocks and hoists

• Lifting beams

• Slings, shackles and lifting accessories

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Where faults are identified, we can often provide the repair, replacement equipment and subsequent testing required to return equipment safely to service.

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Rapid Marine Support

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We understand the cost and disruption caused by equipment breakdowns, failed inspections and vessel delays.

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Where possible, Safe Test Wales provides rapid mobilisation and emergency support to help minimise downtime and keep marine operations moving.

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Marine Engineering. Inspection. Tank Cleaning. Testing. Repair. — One specialist provider.