Marine & Shipyard Hazardous Location Service

WERCS provides professional hazardous location equipment service for shipyards and marine repair facilities. Ship painting, tank cleaning, and fuel handling create significant hazardous location requirements. We service the ventilation, gas detection, and explosion-proof equipment that keeps your facility compliant with OSHA maritime standards.

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Problems We Solve

WERCS technicians are experts at diagnosing and fixing paint booth issues that cost you time and money.

Marine Coating Hazards

Ship painting involves large-scale solvent-based coatings in confined and semi-confined spaces. Proper ventilation and explosion-proof equipment are...

Tank Cleaning Operations

Fuel tank and cargo tank cleaning releases flammable vapors. Gas detection, ventilation, and confined space equipment must function properly.

OSHA Maritime Standards

Shipyard operations must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1915 maritime standards including specific requirements for hazardous atmospheres and confined spaces.

Confined Space Complexity

Ships are full of confined spaces. Tanks, voids, and compartments all require proper atmospheric monitoring and ventilation during work operations.

Our Service Process

How WERCS delivers exceptional results every time

1

Facility Assessment

We evaluate paint shops, drydocks, piers, and tank cleaning areas against OSHA maritime standards. All hazardous locations documented.

2

Gas Detection Service

Calibration of portable and fixed gas detection equipment. Verification of LEL, oxygen, and toxic gas sensors for confined space entry.

3

Ventilation System Service

Paint booth, tank, and confined space ventilation testing including CFM measurement, air exchange verification, and filter inspection.

4

Compliance Documentation

Complete documentation for OSHA maritime inspections, Navy/Coast Guard requirements, and insurance compliance.

Equipment We Service

WERCS technicians are trained on all major paint booth brands and models.

Gas Detection Systems
Portable 4-Gas, Fixed Monitoring
Ventilation Systems
Portable Blowers, Fixed Exhaust
Explosion-Proof Equipment
Lighting, Tools, Motors
Confined Space Equipment
Air Monitors, Rescue Systems

Compliance & Safety Standards

OSHA 29 CFR 1915 - Shipyard Employment
OSHA 1915.12 - Confined Space Requirements
OSHA 1915.35 - Painting in Shipyards
NFPA 306 - Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels
USCG Confined Space Requirements
NAVSEA Naval Shipyard Standards

Marine & Shipyard Hazardous Location Service FAQ

Common questions about our services

Shipyards combine confined space hazards, large-scale painting operations, fuel handling, and tank cleaning. Each creates potential explosive atmospheres requiring proper equipment and procedures.
Yes. WERCS services hazardous location equipment at commercial and naval shipyards. We understand Navy and NAVSEA requirements for hazardous atmosphere control.
We service both fixed and portable hazardous location equipment including portable gas detectors, confined space blowers, explosion-proof lights, and pneumatic tools.

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Service Areas

WERCS provides marine & shipyard hazardous location service services nationwide. Select your state for local information:

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