Marine Fuel Tanks
Marine fuel tanks work in a demanding environment. Water, vibration, restricted access and dissimilar materials can all influence whether an existing tank should be repaired or replaced.
Assessment
Understand the whole installation
Photos, access, tank dimensions, fuel type, fittings, mounting and the surrounding structure all matter. A visible leak may be only one part of the condition.
Repair or restore
Recommend it only when it makes sense
Localised damage or corrosion may be repairable after safe preparation and inspection. Widespread deterioration can make replacement the more practical route.
New fabrication
Plan around the vessel
A replacement can be developed around the available envelope, required capacity, baffles, filler, breather, feed, return, sender and mounting arrangement.
Materials
Choose for the real environment
Aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel each have different strengths and constraints. Selection depends on fuel compatibility, installation, fabrication details and the agreed specification.
Useful information for a marine tank enquiry
- Vessel make, model and use, plus the fuel the tank will hold.
- Overall tank dimensions and clear photographs from every accessible side.
- Filler, breather, feed, return and sender positions and sizes.
- Mounting method, access restrictions and any evidence of leaks or corrosion.
Show us the tank and its installation
Include the surrounding space as well as close-ups of the problem area.