Critical Ship Repairs and Onboard Pipework
When vessel operations stop, every minute matters. Hickman Engineering keeps cargo vessels, ferries, fishing boats, and support vessels moving with 24/7 ship repairs in Immingham, onboard pipework replacement, and port-side maintenance designed for Lincolnshire’s busiest ports across the UK.
Fully mobile across the UK, Ireland and Europe, Hickman Engineering deploys on-site marine engineering, welding and fabrication where the vessel is: alongside, at anchorage or in yard. One flat rate at any hour, 24/7 emergency call out with 90-minute response within 20 miles, free local collection of components for workshop repair, and same day dispatch of parts help prevent downtime and reduce total cost of ownership.
Our focus is simple: restore seaworthy operation quickly and safely with expert ship repairs in Lincolnshire.
Marine Engineering, Welding and Fabrication On-Site
Hickman Engineering provides ship repair teams for critical and planned works onboard and quayside throughout the Lincolnshire region. From Ravestein repairs on jack-up barges to standard vessel maintenance, we bring workshop capability to the vessel.
- Coded welding (TIG/MMA/MIG) on carbon steel, 316L, CuNi 90/10 and 70/30, duplex and super duplex
- In-situ machining: line boring, flange facing, keyway and stud extraction
- Structural fabrication: ramps, linkspan interfaces, bulwarks, ladders, foundations, pipe supports, deck inserts
- Hydraulic repairs: winches, cranes, rams, power packs, hose assemblies
- Thermal lancing specialists for seized pins, heavy-section removal and precise cuts on deck or quayside
Hickman Engineering manages hot works permits, confined space entry and gas monitoring. Whether performing Ravestein repairs on jack-up barges or standard maintenance, we integrate with port authority controls and shipboard PTW systems. Our mobile rigs mirror the workshop: generators, welding plant, cutting, tooling and spares. The result is single-source delivery capable of handling everything from Beta Marine engines to heavy structural steel, which shortens repair time and improves quality.
Onboard Pipework Replacement and Repairs
Marine pipework runs in harsh conditions: seawater, heat, vibration and corrosion. Hickman Engineering executes these specialised ship repairs and replacements without unnecessary off-hire.
Typical systems:
- Seawater cooling, fire main, ballast and bilge
- Fuel, lube oil, hydraulic and pneumatic
- HVAC chilled water and condensate
- Black and grey water
We fabricate, fit and test to spec:
- Materials: CuNi 90/10 and 70/30, 316L, duplex/super duplex, carbon steel, GRE transitions, Victaulic couplings
- Flange management and gasket selection (including spiral wound)
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing with certification
- NDT as required (DPI/MPI/UT), weld traceability to BS EN ISO standards
Emergency leaks and ruptures receive priority under our 24/7 call out. Confined space welding, temporary bypass, and sectional replacement restore function fast. Planned surveys, corrosion mapping and staged renewals keep systems reliable between dry docks.
Tailored Vessel Maintenance Programs
Hickman Engineering builds maintenance around sailings, tides and cargo operations. We reduce total cost of ownership while keeping availability high for operators in Lincolnshire and beyond.
We support:
- Cargo vessels and bulk carriers requiring ship repairs
- Ferries and RoRo
- Fishing vessels and aquaculture craft
- Tugs, pilot and port service vessels
- Offshore support and workboats
Our programs minimise disruption:
- Planned works alongside with clear scopes and durations
- Proactive spares and pre-fabrication ashore for rapid install
- CAD assisted design for modifications and retrofits
- Predictive and preventive schedules that reduce unplanned stoppages
We coordinate with class and flag where required, provide documentation packs, and keep equipment availability high across fleets and port assets.
Quayside Ship Repairs and Diagnosis
Hickman Engineering mobilises quickly to berth, lay-by, anchorage or yard. Our engineers diagnose root causes and implement permanent fixes.
- Mobile workshops with diagnostics, welding and fabrication
- On-deck manufacture of brackets, guards and pipe spools
- Component removal for workshop overhaul with free local collection and same day dispatch/return
- Flat-rate pricing 24/7, including bank holidays
Strategic positioning of teams across Lincolnshire and overall UK and Europe supporting urgent turnarounds. We carry critical spares and materials onboard the vans to compress elapsed time.
Safety, Compliance and Cost Control
Hickman Engineering integrates safety and compliance into every job.
- Shipboard PTW, hot work control and fire watch
- Confined space procedures and continuous gas monitoring
- Quality assurance, weld procedures and materials traceability
- Pressure test records, NDT reports and handover documentation
Our approach reduces cost by preventing repeat failures, extending asset life through quality ship repairs, and optimising maintenance intervals based on real operating data. Where possible we restore to OEM specifications to protect performance and compliance.
24/7 Marine Support and Coordination for Ship Repairs and More
Hickman Engineering runs a continuous marine response. One call activates engineering, parts and logistics.
- 24/7 emergency call out
- 90-minute response within 20 miles (serving Grimsby, Immingham and Lincolnshire)
- Mobile teams across the UK, Ireland and Europe
- Same day dispatch of spares and fabricated items
We communicate clearly, price transparently, and manage work packages from survey to sign-off. Many clients retain Hickman Engineering as their one stop complete engineering solution company for ports and vessels.
One Partner for Ports and Vessels
Hickman Engineering keeps vessels operational safely and fast, then maintains reliability with planned works that fit schedules. From emergency pipework to structural fabrication and in-situ machining, we deliver single-source capability with marine focus.
Contact Hickman Engineering to line up 24/7 ship repairs in Lincolnshire for your next port call or maintenance window.
