Palfinger provides innovative access and maintenance systems for the shipping and offshore industries. Their systems include Internal Tank Platforms (ITPs) for working inside cargo holds and tanks, Aerial Platforms for difficult to reach areas, and Hull Treatment Carrier systems for automated, environmentally friendly ship hull blasting and coating. The HTC systems can treat hulls faster and with significant reductions in paint usage, overspray, and environmental impact compared to conventional methods.

1. Palfinger Systems Solutions
Ship Access & Hull Treatment

2. ➔ Introduction
➔ Ship systems
➔ Internal Tank Platform – ITP
➔ Aerial Platform – AP
➔ Hull Treatment Carrier System Dual – HTC (SD)
➔ Hull Treatment Carrier Bottom Treatment – HTC (BT)
➔ Multi Purpose Platform – MPP (R)
➔ Rail Setter
➔ Deck Crane
Table of Contents

3. Introduction

4. Our DNA
➔ Established in 1992
➔ Headquartered in Salzburg, Austria
➔ Engaged in the development and manufacture of innovative access and maintenance systems for
the shipping and offshore industries
➔ Providing proven game changing technologies for easy, safe and fast access during the inspection,
repair and maintenance of offshore Jack Up legs, underdecks and vessel cargo holds, as well as
vessel’s hull treatment
➔ Constantly seeking solutions to meet the needs of the customers
➔ Flexible standard solutions as well as customized applications at the highest level
➔ Solutions are available for purchase or rental, depending on the product
Intro

5. Reducing the service time – Enhancing utilization & safety
Offshore access systems
➔ IP – Inspection Platform
➔ RC – Rack Crane
➔ JUMP – Jack Up Maintenance Platform
➔ AP - Aerial Platform
➔ UPA – Under Platform Access
➔ Leg Crane
Ship access and hull treatment systems
➔ ITP-4 and ITP-8 – Internal Tank Platform
➔ DC – Deck Crane
➔ HTC - Hull Treatment Carrier
➔ HTC-BT – Bottom Treatment
Portfolio - Overview

6. Whereabout
Salzburg
Austria
Headquarter
Weng
Austria
Assembly
Singapore
Palfinger Entraco System Solutions
Shanghai / Dalian / Shenzhen
KS Distribution
Rio
Top Access Engenharia
Dubai / Abu Dhabi / Doha / Bahrain
Megarme
Houston
Palfinger Marine
Istanbul
Marsis Dis. Ticaret
Viborg / Bergen
Gardit A/S

7. 7
Some of our esteemed Customers

8. Ship systems
Benefit from increased revenue from more “on-hire”
days, by reducing non productive time

9. Internal Tank Platform - ITP4 and ITP8
For the treatment of internal areas of tanks and
cargo holds on marine vessels
➔ Applicable in tankers, bulk carriers and container
vessels
➔ For blasting, painting, inspection, welding, steel works
➔ Ensuring extreme savings in set-up and removal time
 reduced dock and ship laying time and cost savings
for shipyards, vessel owners and subcontractors
➔ Offering an increased productivity, safer and more
reliable access, as well optimised working condition
➔ Providing access to difficult reachable areas
➔ Time saving up-to 50% - cost saving up-to 70%
➔ Reducing risk of accidents
➔ Additional application possibilities (Semi-
submersibles, fixed platforms, FPSO’s, or land
installations like bridges or tanks)

10. Internal Tank Platform - ITP4
For the treatment of internal areas of tanks and
cargo holds on marine vessels
➔ Easily mounted, easily repositioned
➔ Installation time ~6 hrs
➔ Cladding tube contains the arm system for storage
and transport
➔ 4 independently controlled workman baskets
➔ Full hydraulic system
➔ Opening for insertion 1.3 x 0.8 m
➔ Max. payload per basket 125 kg

11. Internal Tank Platform - ITP4 Application

12. Internal Tank Platform - ITP8
For the treatment of internal areas of tanks and
cargo holds on marine vessels
➔ Easily mounted, easily repositioned
➔ Installation time ~6 hrs
➔ 4 x 2 independently controlled workman baskets
➔ Variable arm length, vertical column movement
➔ Hanging or standing version
➔ Full hydraulic system
➔ Opening for insertion 1.7 x 2.5 m
➔ Max. payload per basket 250 kg
➔ 24 m main boom height, 14 m range of arm system
➔ Deadweight approx. 14 t
➔ Can also be used to work on hull of a ship or tank,
or undersides of rigs

13. ITP8 - Hanging version

14. Reaching difficult areas, e.g.
behind frames and installations
ITP8 - Tanker application

15. ITP8 - Tanker application

16. ITP8 - Standing version

17. Easy repositioning
(if required)
ITP8 - Application in a bulk carrier

18. ITP - Range Analysis
Example - Bulk carrier „Nueva Fortuna“

19. ITP - Range Analysis
Example - Bulk carrier „Nueva Fortuna“

20. ITP8 - Option

21. ITP8 – Option self propelled wheels
For easy repositioning in tanks, cargo holds, or within the yard

22. ITP8 – Option magnetic tool
E.g. for handling of steel plates with one arm, while undertaking welding works from the
other baskets

23. ITP8 – Option pipe / brace handling tool
E.g. for handling of pipes or braces with one arm, while undertaking welding works from
the other baskets

24. Aerial Platform – AP14
Providing safe access to difficult reachable areas
➔ Maneuverable in confined spaces  ideal use e.g. at
Moonpools on specialized vessels, and areas around
platforms or rigs
➔ Designed to use up as little deck space as possible
for permanent installation
➔ Providing stable and optimal work positions
➔ Minimizing risk while maximizing efficiency
➔ Installation time ~1 hr
➔ Max. lifting capacity 350 kg
➔ Horizontal range 11 m
➔ Vertical range 14 m

25. Aerial Platform – AP14

26. HTC – Hull Treatment System
The worlds very first environmental friendly and cost optimised automated ship hull
treatment system

27. It is time for improvements of
➔ Safety
➔ Efficiency
➔ Environment
Present situation
➔ Technology
➔ Cost
➔ Quality

28. The cutting-edge Palfinger HTC-SD and HTC-Junior series combine
➔ High-pressure washing
➔ Spot detection
➔ Ultra high-pressure water jetting
➔ Application of complete coating systems
to ship hulls in one automated system
HTC-SD and HTC-Junior

29. HTC-SD and HTC-Junior
For the treatment of ship hulls in the most professional way
➔ Reduced overspray (some 5% vs. 30 - 50% with
conventional application)  severe paint savings
➔ Reduced operational costs at optimum performance level
and with reduced manpower
➔ Smooth and even surface  reduces fouling, drag and
vessel's fuel consumption in a sustainable way
➔ Weather independent spot- or full-removal performance
➔ Dust, contamination and overspray will not affect anymore
the dock or surrounding environment and equipment
➔ Less dock and ship laying time increasing efficiency of
shipyards and vessel owners

30. A complete solution will include
HTC-SD or Junior HTC-BT MPP-R
HTC - Complete solution

31. ➔ Autonomous power supply
➔ Minimum water consumption
➔ Set-up time down to 6h*
➔ Operational 24 h/day
Ultra High Pressure
Tool
Coating Tool
Machinery
Track Way
*) depending on lifting capacity
HTC-SD - The system

32. Pneumatics
Main Generator
Electronics
Coating system
Hydraulics /
Vacuum
UHP - Pumps
UHP - Generator
Operator cabin
HTC-SD – The system

33. ➔ Automated hull surface washing
➔ 500 bar pressure
➔ Approx. 700 m²/h for first wash,
1,400 m²/h for flush-rust wash if needed
➔ Suction system for protection of dock
and environment
HTC - Washing and spot identifications

34. ➔ High-speed UHP water blasting
➔ 2,700 bar pressure
➔ Max. angle of blasting tool is 65°(from
the vertical base)
➔ Coating residues and waste disposed
internally, no environmental or dock
pollution
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HTC - Ultra high pressure water blasting

35. ➔ Air mix coating system
➔ Any paint system applicable
➔ Less than 5% overspray
HTC - Coating

36. HTC-SD / HTC-Junior - Technical details
HTC-SD
(approx.)
HTC-Junior
(approx.)
Maximum working height (m) 38.5 21.5
Maximum outreach (m) 9 3.9
Minimum work space between dock and vessel (m) 3.7 2
Total weight (t) 65 25
Supply Voltage (independent generator) (V) 400 400
Water capacity (l/min) 60 30
Blasting speed (m2
/h) 120 60
Blasting width (mm) 800 400
Coating speed (m2
/h) 1000 500
Washing water pressure (bar) 500 500
Blasting water pressure (bar) 2700 2700

37. HTC-SD - Impressions

38. ➔ Computer simulation tested the accessibility of the HTC
➔ Test will be finalized during docking in Singapore by scanning the hull to be tested
HTC - Computer simulation

39. ➔ Several experts (DNV-GL, Fresenius Institute, Jotun surveyors) followed the testing of HTC and
manually made samples
HTC-SD specimen production at the
Palfinger facilities in Weng, Austria
Convetional specimen production at Peters
Schiffbau GmbH, Germany
HTC - Material testing

40. Dust pollution and spent abrasives by
conventional blasting
Water as only “waste-product” of
HTC-SD treatment
HTC - Process

41. Work protection conventional blastingControl unit of HTC-SD
OSHA regulation 29USC654, 1926.55
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health studied 99 cases of silicosis from exposure to crystalline
silica during sandblasting. Of the 99 workers reported, 14 have died from the disease, and at the time of the study
the remaining 85 were at risk of death from silicosis and its complications
HTC - User protection

42. Conventional blasted surface (SA2)HTC treated surface (WA2,5)
The corrosion grade of a HTC surfaces fulfills the requirements of DIN EN ISO 8501 1:1998 and SSPC VIS 1-
89 directly after blasting.
HTC - Grade of corrosion (DIN EN ISO 8501-1)

43. Conventional blasted surfaceHTC treated surface
The cleanliness of HTC UHP blasted surfaces fulfills the requirements of DIN EN ISO 8501 1-5 respectively
SA2 – SA2.5 (HB2 – HB2.5), which is required by nearly all paint suppliers.
HTC - Cleanliness (EN ISO 8501 1-5)

44. Conventional coated surfaceHTC coated surface
The comparison of the coating procedures determined a way worse coating quality of the manually applied coating
in terms of a high amount of local blemishes.
In general the HTC-SD coated surfaces showed less skips, while the manually applied surfaces showed
contaminations, which can not even be found on the HTC-SD surfaces.
HTC – Coating quality

45. Conventional applied coatingHTC applied coating
The homogenity of each coating layer of the HTC is not to be met by conventional / manual painting
methods. Additionally, the desired coating layer thickness is easily reproduced for any given layer. This
leads to better results and less paint consumption.
HTC – Coating homogenity

46. Conventional applied coatingHTC-SD applied coating
The coating applied by the HTC provides the highest purity in the layers with no inclusions of sand, grid or
other foreign substances, which weaken the coating
Sand
Void
Inclusion
HTC – Coating purity

47. Spalling at intersection
between cuts
Spalling at intersection
between and along cuts
Conventional applied coatingHTC applied coating
The cross-cut test again revealed a better adherence of the automatically applied coating .
HTC - Cross-cut test (DIN EN ISO 2409)

48. The displayed samples exemplary show the weathering in salt-fog over a period of 480 h
HTC - Weathering tests (DIN EN ISO 9227)
Conventional applied coatingHTC applied coating

49. ➔ HTC coated and manually coated sample plates were tested on a friction test stand at the SVA
Potsdam
Friction test stand at SVA Potsdam (20 m/s top-
speed)
Flow channel of friction test stand, on sample plate
on each side
HTC - Drag

50. Manually coated sample plates showing approx. 20 %
skips and faults in the surface
HTC coated sample plates being free of faults
Basically both samples showed similar throatiness but the maunally coated samples were
showing usal skips and faults in areas with limited access
HTC - Drag
➔ Sample plates for friction test

51. ➔ The HTC coated surfaces showed a Cf (friction coefficient) close to a blank and polished plate.
Friction values remained the same on the enitre channel length
➔ The manually coated surface showed much higher friction values, friction values were increasing
to the end of the channel
➔ A drag reduction respectively reducement of fuel consumption is obvious on the HTC coated
surfaces
HTC - Drag

52. During the assessments it became obvious that, the
➔ HTC process results in:
• an environmental and user friendly application not conflicting with waste and health regulations
• a more effective and faster application reducing processing and docking time
• an efficient application process reducing paint use up-to 40 %
➔ HTC UHP blasting results in:
• a cleaner and smoother steel surface showing no corrosion encouraging residues as grid
blasted surfaces do
• a sufficient roughness of the steel surface fulfilling all paint requirements of major suppliers
• a better adherence (+ 30 %) of the applied coating despite the slightly smaller roughness
➔ HTC coating results in:
• a better quality of the applied surface showing significant less skips and contaminations
• a more homogen layer application resulting in a decrease of paint use
• a longer durability of the applied coating, especially in case of mechanical stress and skips as
scratches and indents
HTC - Results process

53. HTC - Advantages at a glance
Advantages for Yards
➔ Minimal set-up time as it comes modular
➔ No lifetime reduction of surrounding harbor equipment (such as cranes which due to the grit-action
are reduced by some 40-60%)
➔ No need to stop other works during blasting operation, other trades able in parallel
➔ No use of costly abrasive media and reduced disposal costs
➔ Improving health and safety
➔ No scaffolding or crane necessary, easy ground based operation
➔ All removal (spot or full removal, which is largest proportion of time during renovation) taking place
weather-independent with optimal performance. Encapsulated ultra-high-pressure tools work in the
rain, just like at night (the automated processing does not require daylight for visibility)
➔ Control unit stores all removed spot positions; the subsequent (or simultaneous) spot-coating then
covers only these removed fields (more paint saving effects)
➔ No mutual interference during the renovation of several vessels at the same time in one dock
➔ Only environmental “waste” product being water

54. HTC - Advantages at a glance
Advantages for Yards
➔ Self-contained system
➔ Automatic system for complete hulls or spots
➔ Reduced dock / ship laying time increasing efficiency of owners and yards
➔ Dust, contamination and overspray will not affect the shipdock / surrounding environment and
equipment anymore
➔ Good cover against adverse weather (e.g. strong wind, heavy rain, sun) improving productivity
➔ Reduced manpower requirement, operational with 2-4 operators
➔ Environmental friendly
➔ Overall reduced costs at high performance level

55. HTC - Advantages at a glance
Advantages for Owners
➔ Reduced dock / ship laying time increasing efficiency of owners and yards
➔ Dust, contamination and overspray will not affect the shipdock / surrounding environment and
equipment anymore
➔ Good cover against adverse weather (e.g. strong wind, heavy rain, sun) improving productivity
➔ Reduced manpower requirement, operational with 2-4 operators per system
➔ Environmental friendly
➔ Highly reduced overspray (only some 5% vs. 40-50% with conventional application) - leading to
severe paint savings
➔ Original surface structure is restored, i.e. the original degree of roughness being achieved
➔ Applied paint-technology guarantees equal thicknesses of layers and best surface quality.
According to laboratory tests (analysis of friction losses in the water, conducted by leading
European institutes), fuel savings of up to 5 -10% can be expected by the top surface paint texture
➔ Uniform layer thickness means longer life, i.e. significantly improved paint durability; all types and
quantities of paint are processed in a programmed way
➔ No contamination of the hydraulic system, or contamination while changing the propeller, etc.

56. ➔ Extensive process analysis
➔ Performed by external surveyors and material testing
laboratory
➔ Accompanied by classification societies and paint
manufacturers
➔ Better quality of HTC-SD and Junior process compared
to conventional manual application
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HTC - Quality

57. Remote controlled machine for rust and paint
removal on ship hull bottoms
➔ Reduced operational costs at optimum
performance level and with reduced manpower
➔ Weather independent spot- or full-removal
performance
➔ Other works viable during blasting operation
➔ Improving health, safety and environment
HTC-BT - Bottom Treatment

58. Remote controlled machine for rust and paint
removal on ship hull bottoms
➔ Independent system
➔ Low turning circle (3.6 m)
➔ Diesel engine, hydrostatic 4 wheel-drive
➔ Ideal for the use between keel blocks
➔ Blasting speed >40 m2/h
➔ UHP water blasting (using dockside UHP-pump)
➔ Operation height 1.2 – 3.3 m
HTC-BT - Bottom Treatment

59. HTC-BT - Bottom Treatment

60. MPPR - Multi Purpose Platform
For the treatment of difficult reachable areas
of ship hulls
➔ Independent and safe system
➔ Blasting, painting, inspection, welding, steel works
➔ Offering an increased productivity, safer and more
reliable access, as well optimised working condition
and reducing risk of accidents
➔ Max. working height 38 m
➔ Lateral outreach 2 x 14 m
➔ Additional application possibilities (Semi-
submersibles, fixed platforms, FPSO’s, or land
installations like bridges or tanks)

61. MPP-R - Multi Purpose Platform

62. Enabling the installation of rails in a short time,
also useable in confined dry dock areas
➔ Load capacity for rail cage 12 rails
➔ Length per rail 6m
➔ Rail length with one cage 72m
➔ Max. payload 4,788 kg
➔ Max. horizontal speed 11 km/h
➔ Crane - max. lifting capacity 2,000 kg
➔ Crane - max. outreach horizontal 5 m
Railsetter

63. Railsetter
Workspace :
( 10500x10400x8000 (LxBxH) [mm] )

64. Compact lifting system for easy handling and support
for repair and maintenance at the dockyard
➔ To increase the effectiveness of small lifting activities
where normally big dock cranes are needed
➔ Offering flexible operation locations
➔ Short installation time and increased productivity
➔ Installation time ~2 hrs
➔ Independent system
➔ Levelable crane feet
➔ Max. lifting capacity 2,500 kg
➔ Dead weight 8,300 kg
➔ Max. outreach horizontal 8.2 m
➔ Diesel hydraulic power unit
Deck Crane

65. Deck Crane

66. Thank you for your attention
Reducing the service time –
Enhancing utilization & safety

67. • Contact Information
• Benji George
• Business Unit Manager – Middle East
• Mobile: +971 (0)564 097702
• Email: B.George@palfinger.com
• Tel: +971 (0)4 8135290
• #320, European Business Center, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, UAE
• www.palfingersystems.com www.palfingermarine.com www.megarme.com