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We Have recently dispatched a stunning 36-meter-long project that resembles a rocket booster!
This achievement not only showcases our commitment to innovation but also highlights the challenges our dedicated team overcame to bring this project to life and get it out the door to our Valued client.
From precise engineering to logistical hurdles, our team tackled every obstacle with determination and expertise. A huge thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and resilience!
We can’t wait to see what the workshop produces next!
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Our client urgently required repairs to be conducted to their vessels damaged Niigata ZP-21 thruster after the vessel ran aground overseas. Our client was desperate as there were no immediate replacement units and a minimum 48-month lead time for a replacement item rendering the ship unserviceable. Our client needed their ship operational and back to work ASAP to for fill its obligations.
The thruster was freighted to IKAD’s Henderson works for assessment. It was discovered that the thruster housing had major damage to it’s mounting flange which caused major internal gear and bearing misalignment.
We undertook material analysis of the thruster cast itself and of the hull mounting flange. IKAD developed a new welding procedures & repair plan to suit. This was the first time in the world that this type of repair to a damaged Z leg Thruster was even considered let alone conducted.
Our repair plan and procedure required approval by the OEM Niigata Factory Engineers. Once consent was given by factory the repair procedure was submitted to Lloyds Register Classification for final approval.
The damaged Z thruster flange was required to be removed; A new item was manufactured in our machine shop. Welding procedure was completed by IKAD. Non-Destructive tests completed. Heat treatment to relieve structural stresses induced by welding repair to the cast housing. Final machining of housing was then conducted to OEM specifications.
The Thruster was rebuilt in IKADs workshop, inspections conducted to ensure final setting of the gear mesh and backlash were to OEM specifications. The unit was then transported to site and reinstated back into the vessel. All testing was completed on the hardstand ship was undocked and set to works were conducted followed with sea trials and full power bollard pull test was completed, the ship performed as it should.
Our valued Client, OEM and Class authorities are well impressed with the result and provided final sign off as required.
IKAD excels in thinking outside of the box for offering world class repair and a timely economic solution to our customer.
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IKAD is proud to announce that we are now an agent for H2O and Boss Separators in the Australian and New Zealand market. H2O was founded in 1980 with the mission to provide high quality water treatment solutions to offshore oil & gas and marine markets. Since then, the company has designed and built hundreds of potable water, biofouling control solutions and sewerage with electro chlorination systems for clients around the world. H2O water treatment systems are easy to use, customized to client’s specifications, and meet all government regulations without sacrificing quality. With the reputation of providing worry-free water treatment solutions. H2O is considered a “Gold Standard” when it comes to water treatment. Has acquired BOSS Separators which provide bilge water treatment systems that you can depend upon for years of low-maintenance use. No matter your needs, we’ve got a BOSS Separators unit that will work hard for you.
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IKAD Engineering were recently engaged to carry out major repairs to corroded structural and hull steelwork surrounding the vessels Box Coolers. IKAD crew were faced with many challenges throughout the project and approached these challenges in a very timely, organised, professional and competent manner whilst working closely and liasing with our client throughout the vessels maintenance docking availability.
Our job performance has been reflected by the Letter of thanks from our client Solstad Offshore ASA. We wish to thank all the Solstad crew for entrusting IKAD Engineering with their critical timeline tasks and the support that was provided through out the maintenance availability.
Thanks to all the IKAD Crew for a great effort in doing what they do and making things happen “Anywhere Anytime”
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Our recently commissioned crane in Karratha Western Australia lifts 24.4 Tonnes at 7.89 metres and can lift 11.3 Tonnes at 16.5 metres maximum outreach. Weighing in at 13 Tonnes excluding the winch, this crane will surely get the job done for our clients.
IKAD and Heila have worked together since entering into a service partner agreement in December 2017. Heila Cranes strives to provide customers with optimal service in countries where they supply cranes and is always on the lookout for suitable partners. In Australia, IKAD Engineering was an obvious choice. “A healthy company with a good reputation and a high level of service standards,” according to Henk Gennissen, General Commercial Manager at Heila.
IKAD is a renowned company with over 150 employees and its customer base has increased considerably—with satisfied customers, that is, thanks to the company’s excellent and prompt service. The company is responsible for carrying out overhauls, repairs, major rebuilds, and services in its workshop and on site. IKAD also takes care of crane certification and the supply of spare parts. If customers require installation and commissioning of their cranes, IKAD will happily take care of it.
IKAD has recently commissioned another new large capacity HEILA Marine Crane HLRM 230-4SL in the north west of Western Australia for Austral Construction.
Wayne Redfern, Group Manager Defence/Maritime IKAD Engineering: “When we extended our activities, Heila appointed us as an official distributor for the Australian and New Zealand regions. From then on, we also started selling new cranes. The resulting expansion of our services led to the employment of local service agents in key and remote ports.”
Heila Cranes and IKAD Engineering: a perfect match from which customers greatly benefit.
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IKAD Engineering has an ongoing commitment with continuous improvement and the professional development of all our employees.
Key people across all our departments were given the opportunity to complete their Certificate IV and Diploma in Leadership and Management. To everyone’s credit, all the employees that were selected to participate completed the Leadership and Management course successfully. We wish to congratulate our personnel that took part in this round of training and thank them for all their time and efforts in achieving such excellent results.
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Total of 266.323 Kw Equating to approximately 430,000 kwh per annum, which is the equivalent of 301,000 kgs of CO2 being released into our atmosphere.
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Well done to our Sydney crew for such a great effort and a job well done on the installation of the Enhanced NULKA Active Missile Decoy System, for the LHD Canberra Class Ships. This testimonial from BAE is recognition of their hard work during this project.
This project was also supported through the efforts of our Henderson workshop who were able to manufacture the required components for the eight launchers and have them transported to our NSW team in support of this installation which enabled the completion of our portion of works ahead of an already tight schedule.
It is a testament to everyone involved and in particular our NSW crew at the cold face working to meet all contractual requirements not only for this task but parallel projects of similar sizes.
We wish to thank all IKAD personnel for their efforts, it takes a team to make these things happen and you as a crew are second to none.
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