Motor Vessel Mary Lynn
Our Process Requires Planning and Precision
The Motor Vessel Mary Lynn project required a complex lead abatement and coating restoration within the vessel’s interior. This hazardous materials project involved the upper and lower engine rooms, rudder room, and other critical compartments. The Foust Group managed the entire operation, from setting up strict containment zones to applying the final coat of paint, ensuring a fully compliant and restored vessel interior. Our process required exceptional planning and precision to navigate the significant safety and environmental regulations.
Handling lead-based paint removal created several challenges. Strict safety protocols, including full decontamination procedures for our 18-person crew, meant that a 12-hour shift yielded about six hours of actual work time. We installed full containment with negative air systems and HEPA filters to manage airborne particles within the vessel’s confined spaces. Our team also applied a neutralizing agent before blasting to stabilize the lead paint, which allowed us to classify the waste as non-hazardous for disposal. This careful management of every detail, from air monitoring to waste logistics, was critical to the project’s success.
Ultimately, we successfully removed all lead paint and recoated the vessel’s interior with a durable zinc primer system, meeting all client specifications. The project was completed in approximately six weeks with zero safety incidents or compliance issues. The client expressed complete satisfaction with our team’s performance, documentation, and unwavering commitment to safety.