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Crude oil storage tank, floating roof

Cleaning & painting

Ferry boat “Groningerland”

Coating , rust and marine growth removal on the hull of a ferry boat

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Removal of 200 m2 – 2,150 ft2 coating, rust and heavy marine growth.

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Case details

March 2020

Delfzijl, the Netherlands

Koningklijke Niestern Sander shipyard

Ferry boat “Groningerland”

45 x 12 x 2 m | 148 x 39 x 6,6 ft

Classifying company Joosten

Cleaning & painting

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About the client

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Project Challenges

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Challenges

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Used Solution

VertiDrive M3 Crawler

The basic operational process of abrasive blasting equipment is fairly similar throughout the variety of different types available for use. Firstly the operator must select a blasting abrasive to best suit the task at hand; as can be seen on the graph below the type of abrasive selected depends upon the desired surface finish, the characteristics of the abrasive itself and the material to be worked upon.

When the abrasive material is selected we then place it into the blasting pot. This pot is a component of the blasting equipment that has been designed to withstand pressure and securely house the abrasive material until it is ready for use.

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Before and after comparison

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Results

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80 m2 / 860 ft2

per 8 hour shift

80 m2 / 860 ft2

per 8 hour shift

80 m2 / 860 ft2

per 8 hour shift

80 m2 / 860 ft2

per 8 hour shift

Very happy with the delivered result

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Joshua Nahafahik | Consultant | Joosten Groep

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Conclusion

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Proven Experience

Case Studies

VertiDrive produces magnetic robotic crawlers for automated surface preparation, cleaning, and inspection. These robots adhere to steel surfaces, enabling hands-free operation for tasks like high-pressure water blasting and vacuum cleaning. Used in industries such as marine and oil & gas, VertiDrive’s solutions enhance efficiency, reduce labor costs, and improve safety in hazardous environments.

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