Project Completed | Propeller Repair for Greek Shipowner at Ruitai Shipyard
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Kingfisher (Shanghai) Marine Services has successfully accomplished propeller repair works at Ruitai Shipyard, delivering high-quality solutions to our Greek shipowner in full compliance with DNV class requirements.

Key Service Content

  • Hot straightening for bent blade tips, with controlled heating at 700~900℃ and slow cooling

  • Professional welding repair for missing blade sections following class-approved WPS

  • Precise profile restoration by template and grinding

  • Dye penetrant testing (PT) for all repaired areas to ensure quality

  • Polishing and dimension inspection to meet propeller performance standards



Project Overview

  • Location: Ruitai Shipyard

  • Client: Greek Shipowner

  • Scope: Propeller straightening, welding repair, non-destructive testing, profile correction

  • Result: Repair works fully completed and approved by class and client.

Location:Ruitai Nantong Shipyard Co., Ltd.

Propeller Condition Before Repair

Propeller Condition Before Repair


Propeller Condition Before Repair

Blade A: Hot straightening of bent areas


Blade A: Wrapped in blanket for cooling

Blade A: Dye Penetrant Inspection


Blade A: Dye Penetrant Inspection

Blade A: Suction Surface

Blade B: Hot straightening with gas heating& dedicated spanners

Blade B: Wrapped in blanket for cooling

Blade B: Dye Penetrant Inspection

Stiffening ring weld seam condition


Blade B:Suction Surface

Blade C: Hot straightening of bent areas

Blade C: Wrapped in blanket for cooling

Blade C: Grinding for smooth finish

Blade C: Dye Penetrant Inspection


Blade C: Suction Surface


Blade D: Hot straightening of bent areas

Blade D: Grinding prior to welding

Blade D: Welding as per WPS

Blade D: Template fabricationbased on Blade A profile

Blade D: Position template on Blade D

Blade D: Welding Completed

Blade D: Grinding to specified profile

Blade D: Grinding in progress

Blade D: Dye Penetrant Inspection


Blade D: Dye Penetrant Inspection

Blade A Condition After Repair

Blade B Condition After Repair

Blade C Condition After Repair


Blade D Condition After Repair



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