BollardScan
Non-Destructive Testing for Mooring Equipment.
Matau-Marine acting as solution provider for Germany and the Baltic States.
BollardScan - Technology
Innovative verification of mooring systems:
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Non-destructive full System Check
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Fast easy deployment
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Minimal Operational Impact
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Proven Technology
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Endorsed by VCE and main insurers
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Certified by LR
Bollards meeting our testing requirements and earning a certificate can be insured!

Rest assured you are insured!
BollardScan is providing a currently unique offer to it’s clients:
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Bollards meeting our testing requirements and earning a certificate can be insured.
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The policy will cover the cost of replacement of the unit for the validity of the issued certificate
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The client must take steps to keep a mooring log, adhere to best maritime practice and meet our terms and conditions to qualify for coverage
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With the risks of using older equipment the relative cost of our certification and the possibility of insurance and a credible test document for future audits you cannot afford not to think about us!
Why to choose BollardScan-Technology?
Other alternatives are available, but they are not practical in daily business and do not allow for non-destructive-testing and insurance.
See below the main competitive products and compare same with BollardScan.
BollardScan
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Cost efficient
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Non-destructive
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No risk for infrastructure
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No tugs or heavy machinery
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No stoppage of berth activity - bollards can be scanned quickly, when not in use.
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Fast and flexible
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Class certified process
Tug Test
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Limited size of tugs
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Highly dynamic forces
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High risk to infrastructure
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High risk to safety
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Tug time required
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No OEM will accept this methodology
Bench Test
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Only checks casting not system
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Possible to damage equipment
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Difficult to replicate mooring angles
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No standards for testing
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3rd parties provide limited support
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Time consuming process
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Expensive for 100% verification
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Potential for personal safety
Hydraulic Rig
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High cost of deployment
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Time consuming
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High risk to infrastructure & safety
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Major stoppage of berth activity
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Use of wire rope
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No governing standards
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Damage to quay structure
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Extremely expensive