Drydock Propeller Inspection

General Information
Propeller Protection in dock
Propeller Wear
Propeller Damages
Propeller Repairs

General Information

Propeller drawings and specifications

Manual for removal of Propeller
Access for Close-up Inspection
Shipyard experience for Propeller removal
Expertise/support from authorized Workshops
Acceptable Propeller Repair Methods
Classification Society Approvals

Propeller Protection in Dock

General protection from Blasting/Painting
During In-place Repairs
Protection of Propeller before undocking

Propeller Wear

Records of Propeller condition and wear

Records of Propeller repairs
Maximum allowable wear
Measurements of Propeller thicknesses
Profile of Propeller Blades
Minimum acceptable Propeller Diameter
Condition of Propeller surface smoothness

Propeller Damages
Physical Damages breaks, tears, bends in the
propeller blades due to impacts/ material
failures.
Damages due to Abnormal/Excessive Wear
due to cavitation, corrosion, erosion, chemical
attack, abrasion, unbalanced electro-chemical
attack, barnicles growth.
Development of Cracks and Material failures

Propeller Repairs

Propeller Material Information

Severity Zones of Repairs
Repair by Welding
Stress Relieving
Blade Straightening

Propeller Material
Properties required:
Corrosion fatigue resistance
Resistance to cavitation erosion
General corrosion resistance
High strength/weight ratio
Good repair characteristics
Good casting characteristics

Propeller Material

Ferrous alloy material

High Tensile Brass (Manganese Bronze)
Nickel Aluminum Bronze
Manganese Aluminum Bronze
Stainless Steel