Spares Manufacturing & Fabrication
Bespoke and obsolete parts manufactured to exact marine specification.
When a part is obsolete, discontinued or carries a punishing OEM lead time, manufacturing it is often faster and cheaper than waiting. ShipSmith produces bespoke and obsolete spares to exact specification, engineered and finished for the demands of the marine environment. Working from original drawings, maker data or a reverse-engineered sample, we manufacture to the correct material grade and tolerances, with material certification and dimensional inspection so the part can be trusted aboard. It is the practical answer to long lead times, supersession and yards that no longer support older equipment.
What's included
What a Spares Manufacturing & Fabrication engagement with ShipSmith covers.
- Precision manufacture of bespoke and obsolete spare parts to drawing or sample
- Reverse-engineering from a worn original where drawings are unavailable
- Correct material selection and grade for marine duty and corrosion resistance
- Material certification (mill / 3.1) and dimensional inspection records
- Heat treatment, finishing and protective coating as the application requires
- Fit-up support with the vessel or workshop to verify installation
A clear, four-step path
One accountable partner from first assessment to documented handover.
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Capture the spec
We work from the drawing, maker data or the worn part to define material, dimensions and tolerances.
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Manufacture
The part is machined, cast or fabricated to the correct grade, with in-process inspection.
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Certify
Material certificates and a dimensional report accompany the finished, marine-ready part.
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Fit-up & verify
We support fit-up with the vessel or workshop to confirm the part installs correctly, then release it with its certification pack.
Ready to keep your fleet sailing?
From an emergency afloat repair to a full drydock, spares at the next port, a survey or an AI co-pilot - talk to ShipSmith and get a clear, costed plan.