PROPELLER BURNISHING SAILING YACHTS

PROJECT BRIEF	To remove all fouling and crustacean deposits from sailing yacht propellers for both cruising and racing yachts. Works included all preparations and burnishing to a mirror finish in order to reach optimum performance and improve the overall efficiency of the yachts.
RESPONSIBILITIES	Director of Operations \| Project Manager \| Polisher and Finisher. All works were carried out with the props and shafts in situ, with all prep work undertaken by hand due to the intricate nature of these projects. A staged wet and dry process up 2000grit gave the perfect finishing platform with the final stages incorporating a series of polishing soaps and a polishing machine in order to reach a flawless mirrored finish
CLIENT	Private Clients
CHALLENGES	The trailing edges of the blades are sharp and where fitted, the rope cutters are sharp which pose significant dangers and therefore appropriate PPE must be worn at all times. Time constraints with working with powered machinery and poor weather can compromise the timeline of any project, which is another reason for completing the works by hand. Preparation works can be completed in all weathers without jeopardising safety or quality of works with final finishing scheduled around dry days.
RISK RATING	High Risk
OUTCOME	Project completed

Skills : Environmental, Health and Safety, HSEQ, Logistical Planning, Project Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Transformation Projects, Yacht Management