Visual Defect Mapping
Location-based documentation of coating defects, affected areas, recurrence patterns and apparent severity.
Specialist serviceYacht Coating Warranty Surveys
Yacht Coating Warranty Surveys
& Failure Analysis
Independent defect assessment, technical reporting and practical support for coating warranty items, failures and repair planning.
FROSIO Level 3NACE Level 2RMCI
Objective assessment
Document what is visible before deciding why it occurred.
Dekker Coating Consultancy carries out independent coating warranty surveys and technical investigations for superyachts.
The first objective is to establish the location, extent, appearance and technical significance of the reported defect. Observations are documented factually and, where appropriate, supported by measurements, local testing, coating history and relevant product or project information.
Potential causes and contributing factors are considered only to the extent supported by the available evidence. The resulting report can support repair planning, warranty discussions, follow-up inspections and defect resolution.
Survey scope
Technical clarity for coating defects and warranty items.
Coating Measurements
Relevant non-destructive measurements such as dry film thickness, gloss, climate or other practical checks where appropriate.
Coating History Review
Review of available specifications, product systems, application records, repair history, maintenance information and previous reports.
Cause Assessment
Consideration of possible substrate, preparation, application, product, structural, environmental, maintenance or external influences based on evidence.
Repair Recommendations
Practical recommendations for further investigation, trials, local repairs, broader recoating or monitoring where technically justified.
Verification & Follow-up
Reinspection of corrective work, repair trials or recurring defects and clear documentation of the resulting condition.
Typical observations
Cosmetic and technical coating concerns.
- Blistering, delamination and loss of adhesion
- Corrosion, rust staining and coating breakdown
- Cracking, checking, print-through and structural marking
- Gloss, colour or texture differences
- Repair visibility, tape lines and blend-zone concerns
- Runs, sags, dust, overspray and application defects
- Underwater coating and antifouling defects
- Tank or technical-space coating issues
A reliable warranty assessment separates factual observations from assumptions and clearly identifies where further evidence is required.
Related expertise
Support from investigation through corrective work.
Need an independent coating warranty survey?
Share the yacht location, reported issue, available project information and preferred inspection timing.