Thermographic Inspection in Yachts (NVX-02)

The thermographic inspection method is one of the new generation non-destructive inspection
methods and has started to be used in the yachting industry. The defects that may occur in new
production and existing boats will be determined in the light of the data obtained by
thermographic inspection.
The main objectives and targets of the project are as follows:
• Obtaining the necessary details about the type, location and nature of defects by using
different non-destructive testing methods together,
• Obtaining an inventory of defects seen in wooden and composite boats as a result of
inspections, and creating guides or templates for each issue depending on the inventory,
• In laminated (laminated) wood and glass fibre or carbon fibre reinforced composite
boats, it is possible to detect defects that cannot be detected visually on the hull or bilge
surface and structural elements, but are located within the hull, non-destructively and
precisely,
• Early detection of possible defects in wooden and composite boats through
thermographic inspection and moisture tests,
• Improving the maintenance and repair processes of boats thanks to early detection and
diagnosis,
• Increasing the control standards in the sector with the spread of new generation defect
detection and inspection methods in the yacht construction, maintenance and repair
sector,
• As a result of the inspection and control practices to be carried out in the engine room,
investigating the relationship between temperature, ventilation capacity airflow
distribution and the elements in the engine room.