Regretfully due to the Covid pandemic, an extremely difficult decision had to be made, closing down IMS and all its entities. With little to no business since February 2020, combined with travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, at one point the line had to be drawn. Unfortunately this point has now been reached and Instrumental Marine…
DetailsThe marine industry, in particular the Cruise industry has and still is suffering tremendously from the effects of the Covid-19 virus. With the cruise industry being our main market, IMS of course has not been exempt from the same effect. Thru this time, we have maintained our strength in order to be ready when our…
DetailsWith many ships put in various stages of lay-up, reactivation will require support from shipyards and in particular riding repair teams as it likely will be a shipyard backlog. With upcoming class deadlines as well as conditions of class in need of completion, IMS and our experienced and certified riding teams are positioned to meet…
DetailsCOVID-19 The invisible We are all at war against this invisible enemy. A complete Victory can be the only outcome. Here at IMS we have implemented social distancing and are all working from our homes. We encourage everybody to follow set guidelines and recommendations, this way we will win this war sooner than later. During…
DetailsTo meet our customer’s increasing requirements for welding requirements including SMO-254 and AL-6XN austenitic alloys, IMS is fully qualified and certified (in-house class approved WPQR+WPS+WPQ). We offer highly experienced and fully class certified welders combined with dedicated welding equipment specifically for the stainless steel austenitic alloys. Besides the above specialized requirements, IMS in-house class approved…
DetailsWith ship repairs, retrofits and installations come a need for cleaning and garbage handling. Over the years, IMS has allocated and trained a large group of personnel for both cleaning projects and garbage handling. Today, cleaning projects are always a part of the recurring and ongoing business. Thru the volumes maintained, IMS prides itself in…
DetailsMajor insulation projects have during the past several years been carried out by IMS onboard several cruise vessels with more orders already booked. Typical areas in need of new insulation are AC stations and chilled water lines. Prior to start of a project, IMS carries out an inspection where manpower and a detail bill of…
DetailsWith very strict requirements to ensure complete integrity of ballast water tank coating systems, IMS was contracted by one of the world’s leading LNG carrier companies to perform repairs of ballast tank coatings onboard a class of their large LNG carriers. Typical problem areas were joints, weld seams, flat overhead areas and sharp edges where coating breakdown was evident. Considering the…
DetailsWith the Thermaflex® training well underway, the IMS trained and certified trainers perform training of IMS insulators in the installation of Thermaflex® manufactured products. This comprehensive training introduces the trainees to all aspects of the products, how to properly fit and install and what mistakes to avoid. The program includes detailed information related to safe…
DetailsWith the Industry’s ever increasing efforts to lower emissions, save energy and improve on cost efficiencies, a working agreement has been established with insulation manufacturer Thermaflex®, (www.thermaflex.com) where IMS is committed to train and certify insulators for installation of Thermaflex® insulation products. With the growing interest in the Thermaflex® products, to ensure continuous availability of certified personnel,…
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