Quality you can see. Expertise you can trust.
Independent coating consultancy and inspections for superyacht newbuild and refit projects. Supporting owners, owner’s representatives and shipyards with practical advice, thorough inspections and clear reporting.
With more than 15 years of hands-on experience in the superyacht industry, Dennis Dekker provides independent, practical and technically substantiated coating consultancy. Clear reporting and transparent communication help all project parties make informed decisions. Learn more about what a superyacht coating consultant does and when independent technical support can add value.
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From specification review to final finish: inspection of surface preparation, application conditions and coating quality at agreed project stages.
Explore service →Define the repair scope, assess existing coatings and monitor the work. Practical support from initial survey through to assessment against agreed acceptance criteria.
Explore service →Clear coating specifications and cosmetic acceptance criteria, developed with the selected coating manufacturer and project team.
Explore service →Inspection and consultancy for underwater protection systems, antifouling, drinking water and ballast tanks, voids and technical spaces.
Explore service →Assessment of coating defects, documented findings and practical repair recommendations to support warranty discussions and defect resolution.
Explore service →Deck-by-deck condition surveys and technical bidbooks that define the repair scope and provide a clear basis for refit tenders.
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Checking the fairness of a faired surface using a straightedge before the next coating stage.
Assessing reflections in the show coat to identify remaining surface irregularities before further preparation.
Visual inspection of blasted tank surfaces, welds and structural details prior to coating application.
Visual inspection of the applied coating system on tank surfaces, welds and structural details.
Comparing the blasted surface profile with an ISO comparator prior to coating application.
Recording dry film thickness readings to assess coating build against the specified requirements.
Reflections in the finished hull coating illustrate the surface appearance and clarity of the reflected image.
Photographs, relevant measurements and clear descriptions that help your team understand the coating condition and any areas requiring attention.
Inspection findings considered against the agreed specification, coating manufacturer’s requirements and relevant project acceptance criteria.
Practical advice on preparation, repairs and follow-up inspections, helping the project team agree and plan the next steps.
Findings assessed against the project specification and agreed acceptance criteria, with photographic reporting and practical recommendations for the next steps.
For inspections, surveys, specifications, bidbooks or independent consultancy support.