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The importance of predictive maintenance in the shipbuilding industry

The shipbuilding industry is a strategic sector for the Spanish economy, representing approximately 3.5% of Galicia’s GDP and generating more than 14,000 direct jobs in the region.

In addition, the sector has experienced significant growth, with a 45% increase in hiring over the last three years, doubling the number of contracts recorded in 2020.

  • Global competitiveness: The Spanish shipbuilding industry competes in a highly competitive international market, which requires continuous improvement in efficiency and cost reduction in order to maintain and increase its market share.
  • Technological innovation: Rapid technological evolution requires the adoption of advanced systems to improve operational efficiency and product quality, which implies constant investment in innovation.
  • Environmental sustainability: The growing demand for sustainable practices forces the sector to implement processes that minimize environmental impact, in line with international regulations and expectations.
  • Education and training: There is a growing need for specialized training for workers in the sector, especially in areas such as predictive maintenance and digitization.

Benefits of predictive maintenance:

The implementation of predictive maintenance strategies in the shipbuilding industry offers multiple advantages:

  • Reduced downtime: By anticipating potential failures, maintenance can be scheduled at optimal times, avoiding unexpected downtime and improving vessel availability.
  • Resource optimization: Allows more efficient planning of maintenance tasks, reducing operating costs and extending the useful life of equipment.
  • Improved safety: Early detection of anomalies helps prevent accidents, protecting both personnel and the environment.
  • Regulatory compliance: Facilitates compliance with international safety and environmental regulations, avoiding sanctions and improving the industry’s reputation.

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Learn some facts about the shipbuilding industry

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The naval sector represents 3.5% of Galicia’s GDP.
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In the last three years, hiring in the Spanish shipbuilding sector has increased by 45%, doubling the number of contracts recorded in 2020.
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Spain is the second largest shipbuilding contracting country in the European Union and the sixth largest in the world.

WHAT WE OFFER

Everything the shipbuilding industry needs

Asset Web Monitor – AWM

It is a platform that concentrates all the information from predictive diagnostic systems in a single database accessible from any location.

  • Ultrasound

    Industrial ultrasound can detect incipient problems such as leaks, excessive friction and bearing failures with high precision, making it an essential technology in industrial predictive maintenance.

  • Portable equipment

    Portable vibration analysis equipment allows fast and accurate diagnostics in the field, identifying unbalances, misalignments and incipient faults in rotating machinery.

  • Laser aligners

    Laser aligners guarantee precision in the alignment of rotating machines, reducing vibrations, wear and faults, and are essential for industrial predictive maintenance.

  • Monitoring of reciprocating compressors

    The monitoring of reciprocating compressors allows the detection of incipient failures in valves, pistons and lubrication systems, being an essential strategy in industrial predictive maintenance.

  • Oil analysis

    Oil analysis allows to evaluate the internal condition of equipment by detecting metallic particles, contaminants and lubricant degradation, being essential in industrial predictive maintenance.

  • Precision maintenance

    Precision maintenance products enable detailed analysis of vibrations, alignments, and operating conditions, detecting incipient failures with a level of accuracy that other technologies cannot match.

  • Certification courses – Mobius Institute

    Mobius Institute's official training in vibration analysis, ultrasound and reliability-based asset management, with internationally recognized certification. Delivered by expert instructors, these courses will enable you to develop key skills for fault detection and diagnosis, improving reliability and predictive maintenance in your industry.

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POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS

Some applications of our products and services in this industry

Lubricant analysis in automated assembly lines
Analysis of lubricants in hydraulic systems
Condition monitoring of electric motors
Oil analysis in heavy machinery

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Benefits of predictive maintenance in the shipbuilding industry

The marine industry requires solutions that ensure operational continuity and minimize mechanical risks in demanding environments. Preditec offers advanced technologies to monitor critical machinery in real time, improving decision making and reducing operating costs.

Reduction of downtime in ships and shipyards

Anticipating failures makes it possible to schedule interventions at strategic moments, avoiding unplanned shutdowns that could compromise projects, routes or services. Thanks to the condition analysis of motors, propulsion systems, compressors or pumps, operational availability is constantly improved.

Resource optimization and task planning

Predictive maintenance facilitates efficient planning of inspection and repair tasks. This translates into more efficient management of spare parts, technical personnel and scheduled shutdowns, reducing overall ship maintenance costs.

Increased safety and prevention of critical failures

Detecting mechanical anomalies before they lead to serious failures significantly improves crew and vessel safety. This preventive approach reduces the risk of accidents in critical systems such as turbines, shafts, gearboxes and generators.

Compliance with international maritime regulations

The use of predictive technologies helps to comply with international safety and environmental standards, such as those required by the IMO or classification societies. This avoids penalties, facilitates inspections and reinforces the shipowner’s or shipyard’s image of compliance.

Technologies applied to naval predictive maintenance

The specific conditions of the maritime environment require robust, accurate and connected solutions. Preditec applies technologies designed for marine machinery monitoring, ensuring reliable results in complex environments.

Vibration analysis in naval machinery

Vibration monitoring can identify misalignments, imbalances, bearing failures or gear defects. It is applied to main engines, thrusters, pumps and other key rotating systems on board.

Sensors for critical onboard systems

The installation of intelligent sensors at strategic points (shafts, propulsion systems, generator sets, ventilation, etc.) makes it possible to capture data in real time and detect variations in equipment behavior, even under extreme conditions.

Integration of digital platforms for monitoring

Preditec integrates data collection and analysis systems with digital platforms to visualize equipment status from the ground or onboard. These solutions can be connected to maintenance management systems (CMMS) and SCADA, providing a global view of fleet status.

Fleet automation and predictive diagnostics

The application of machine learning algorithms and historical analysis makes it possible to automate fault diagnosis and generate early warnings. This is especially useful in fleets where centralized monitoring improves operational efficiency and reduces the cost per asset.