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Expanded dye-penetrant testing capability


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ow extending its service capabilities with major upgrades in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and


Southampton, UK, International NDT Ltd was founded in July, 2019, following the team’s 13 years of experience in the leisure marine industry as the NDT division within international rigging and survey company Marine Results International Ltd. The creation of


International NDT was in response to the demand for the skills and experience gained using aerospace methods and techniques adapted from other industries to examine composite and metallic parts on yachts. Investment in both floor space and specialist equipment is enabling the company’s team to offer increased speed and advanced inspection of larger


components to clients. In Palma, it has acquired shop floor space and installed a Fluorescent Water Washable Penetrant line. This equipment enables detailed inspection of complex shaped metal parts specifically for linear indications or cracks that may have arisen from stress or fatigue. In addition, Visible Solvent Removable or Visible Water


Washable inspections can be carried out on site for a range of metallic parts. Although the company’s background was established in the marine sector where it has accumulated extensive experience inspecting yacht rigging stays and keels, these techniques can also be applied to virtually any metal components. In the UK, International NDT has completed installation of


Carbon fibre hatches Tilting cradles


Cradles that can be adjusted to tilt by up to 40 degrees from the vertical are available from Naval Tecno Sud, which specialises in the design, production and supply of equipment for use in boatyards and to store and transport leisure craft in marinas. The 100 ton capacity units


High pressure moulded carbon fibre hatches from Seasmart are suitable for flush deck installation on every kind of motorboat and sailing yacht. A gasket is glued to the bottom


frame of the type HL models, which are fitted with 12 mm thick, free- standing, smoked grey acrylic glass panels. The hatches are equipped with


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adjustable gas struts, concealed between the frame and the glass, and are secured by CNC-machined aluminium handles with locking pin on the inside and a standard winch socket on the outside. Seasmart hatches are available in a wide range of sizes. Seasmart Srl info@seasmart.it www.seasmart.it


shown here are employed at the Sanlorenzo shipyard in Italy


and feature useful ladder bars to assist employees reach up to extend the support when chocking a boat. The CE-marked cradles comply with EU safety, health and environmental legislation. Naval Tecno Sud Srl navaltecnosudboatstand@ gmail.com www.navaltecnosud.it


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