Shipboard Welding Solutions by Drew Marine: Reliability and Safety at Sea

Welding on a ship presents unique challenges, from safety hazards to space constraints and exposure to harsh marine environments. Drew Marine’s Shipboard Welding Solutions provide engineers with robust tools, consumables, and safety equipment to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality welding on any vessel.

Quality and Global Availability provide the ship operator with assurances that onboard maintenance activities are well within the Drew Marine capabilities profile.

High-Performance Welding Gases and Equipment

Drew Marine's AMEROX® Gases—oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, and argon—are optimized for shipboard welding, cutting, and brazing. Engineered to withstand the marine environment, AMEROX products include:

• Reliable Cylinder Supply: The cylinder exchange policy simplifies gas management by allowing vessels to exchange empty cylinders for full ones at major ports.
• Central Gas Installation (CGI) Systems: Designed for easy operation and maximum safety, CGI systems provide a stable and efficient gas supply onboard, ensuring smooth welding operations even under demanding conditions.

"Onboard ship repair often relies upon the use of various forms of welding processes, including gas brazing as well as gas and arc welding and cutting.  The Drew Marine line of welding and cutting equipment, supplies and consumables, and accessories, will meet the particular requirements of shipboard activity in these areas."

Cutting-Edge Welding Equipment for Marine Applications

AMEROX Gas Welding and Cutting Kit
The AMEROX kit includes essential components for gas welding, cutting, and brazing, such as nozzles, blowpipes, and torch attachments, all of which are interchangeable with standard onboard equipment. Key features include:

• Flashback Arrestors and Backfire Valves: Safety-focused elements that prevent flashbacks and provide peace of mind to operators.
• Quick Couplings: Convenient connections for hoses and torches that enhance ease of use and prevent gas leaks.

Advanced Plasma and Arc Welding Machines
For those seeking versatile welding options, Drew Marine offers AMERARC Plasma and Arc Welding Machines. Built with inverter technology, these machines are lightweight, highly durable, and suitable for cutting materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and copper alloys. The machines also feature:

• High-Speed Plasma Cutting: Capable of slicing through up to 45mm of metal cleanly, ideal for maintenance in limited ventilation areas where traditional methods are less safe.
• Durable Design: Plasma machines are equipped with protective roll bars and IP-23C water spray certification for marine conditions.

Consumables and Accessories: Quality You Can Trust

Every shipboard welding solution requires top-quality consumables. Drew Marine’s welding consumables are specifically tailored for marine use:

• Brazing and Welding Rods: With options for various metals, Drew Marine’s rods provide strong, reliable bonds, and the low-fuming design reduces air contamination.
• Protective Gear: Safety goggles, gloves, and face shields are crafted with marine engineers in mind, ensuring optimal comfort and safety while working in challenging conditions.

A worldwide technical service team provides consultation and recommendations to support compliance requirements.

Shipboard Safety Reviews

The Drew Marine Global Technical Services network is equipped to review safety criteria related to gas distribution systems and arc welding processes. Drew Marine can better prepare your ship for upcoming independent surveys.

• Safety Service Report: a comprehensive service identifying best practices and recommended adjustments to current practices or safety devices.
• Safety Checklist: a monthly on-board checklist to track equipment status and to ensure safety protocols are in place.

Calibration Gases for Accurate Compliance

In line with regulatory standards like MARPOL Annex VI, Drew Marine’s calibration gases help ships maintain compliance by ensuring onboard monitoring instruments are precise. Certified mixtures provide accurate readings for oxygen, flammable gases, toxic gases, and exhaust emissions, allowing vessels to maintain safety standards.

“Drew Marine’s Shipboard Welding Solutions are crafted for marine durability, safety, and ease of use, ensuring that every engineer has reliable tools for any onboard welding task.”

Why Choose Drew Marine for Shipboard Welding Solutions?

Drew Marine’s shipboard welding solutions provide:

• Safety and Compliance: Products designed with safety features such as flashback arrestors, safety charts, and calibration gases for compliance.
• High-Quality, Durable Equipment: Equipment and consumables made to withstand the marine environment.
• Global Support: A vast network of supply points and support in major ports worldwide, ensuring engineers have the resources they need, wherever they are.

Equip your vessel with Drew Marine’s welding solutions to experience reliable, safe, and efficient welding performance at sea.