Marine Loading Arm Overhauling
Industrial Machinery Est. delivers complete marine loading arm overhauling, from inspection and swivel joint servicing to seal replacement, hydraulic system repair, and recalibration, restoring safe operation and extending equipment life.
Marine Loading Arm Overhauling Services in Saudi Arabia
Restore Safe, Reliable Ship-to-Shore Transfer with Expert Marine Loading Arm Overhauling
Marine loading arms are among the most safety-critical assets at any oil, gas, or chemical terminal. Years of continuous duty cycles, high-salinity exposure, extreme Gulf temperatures, and aggressive product handling gradually wear down swivel joints, seals, hydraulic systems, and structural members. Industrial Machinery Est. (IME) delivers specialist marine loading arm overhauling that restores aging and high-duty arms to full operational performance, extending service life and keeping your terminal safe and compliant.
What Is Marine Loading Arm Overhauling
Marine loading arm overhaul services are typically required when an arm reaches the end of its service interval, shows leakage at swivel joints, loses smooth articulation, fails a pressure or leak test, or no longer meets the safety requirements of the terminal. Rather than replacing an entire arm at high cost, a structured overhaul restores reliability and compliance at a fraction of the price of new equipment.
Complete Marine Loading Arm Overhaul Services
Inspection, Assessment, and Overhaul Planning
Every overhaul begins with a detailed condition assessment. Our engineers inspect the arm in place, review operating history, identify worn and failed components, and define a clear scope of work. This planning stage allows us to schedule the marine loading arm maintenance and overhaul around terminal operations and minimise downtime. We provide a complimentary initial inspection to scope the work accurately before any commitment.
Strip-Down and Component Inspection
The arm is fully dismantled in a controlled environment. Each component is cleaned, measured, and inspected against manufacturer tolerances. Non-destructive testing is applied to structural members and pressure-containing parts to detect cracks, corrosion, and fatigue that are not visible on the surface.
Swivel Joint Rebuild and Reconditioning
Swivel joints are the heart of any marine loading arm. Our marine loading arm reconditioning work covers ball-race and triple ball-race swivel assemblies, replacing seals, bearings, and races, and restoring smooth low-friction rotation. Where a joint is beyond economical repair, we supply and fit a like-for-like replacement to manufacturer specification.
Seal, Bearing, and Mechanical Component Replacement
Primary and secondary sealing systems, PTFE seals, gaskets, bearings, and worn mechanical parts are replaced with components that meet or exceed original specification. This stage of the marine loading arm refurbishment restores leak-tight performance and mechanical integrity across the full range of products handled at the terminal.
Hydraulic and Counterweight System Servicing
Hydraulic actuators, cylinders, hoses, and control systems are inspected, serviced, and tested for smooth and controlled movement. Counterweights are recalibrated and the pantograph structure is realigned so the arm balances correctly through its full range of travel. This ensures safe, predictable articulation during loading and unloading.
Emergency Release and Safety System Overhaul
Emergency release couplers, quick connect and disconnect couplers, and emergency shutdown functions are stripped, serviced, and function-tested. As part of every loading arm overhaul and repair, we validate the complete emergency release sequence so the system performs reliably under abnormal operating conditions.
Structural Repair and Corrosion Control
Structural members are repaired or reinforced where required, and protective coatings are restored to control corrosion in the harsh marine environment of the Arabian Gulf. This structural work is central to effective marine loading arm refurbishment and to extending the safe service life of the asset.
Pressure Testing, Leak Testing, and Recommissioning
Before the arm returns to service, the complete system undergoes hydrostatic pressure testing and vacuum leak testing. Functional movement checks, alignment verification, and emergency release testing confirm that the overhauled arm meets all performance and safety requirements. We then complete recommissioning and provide full handover documentation and certification.
Why Choose IME for Loading Arm Overhaul and Repair
IME is an established industrial services company based in Jubail, serving the petrochemical, oil and gas, refining, and power generation sectors across Saudi Arabia. Operators choose us for marine loading arm overhauling because we combine deep technical capability with proven approvals and a strong safety record.
- Complete in-house overhaul capability, from strip-down to recommissioning, with no dependence on outside workshops.
- Approved by Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Tasnee, and Marafiq, with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification.
- More than 30 years of experience and over 100 major industrial projects delivered across the Kingdom.
- Work planned and executed around live terminal operations to minimise downtime and protect production schedules.
- A complimentary initial inspection to scope every overhaul accurately before any commitment.
Marine Loading Arm Overhauling in Jubail, Dammam, and Across Saudi Arabia
From our base in Jubail, IME is positioned to respond quickly to terminals and jetties throughout the Eastern Province and beyond. We deliver marine loading arm overhauling Jubail operators rely on for the major petrochemical and port facilities in the area, and we provide marine loading arm overhaul Dammam terminals require for their bulk liquid and fuel handling berths.
Our reach extends well beyond the Eastern Province. We provide loading arm overhauling services Saudi Arabia wide, supporting marine and terminal facilities on both the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea coasts. Wherever your loading arms operate in the Kingdom, IME can mobilise to deliver a complete, compliant overhaul.