Project Type: Shipyard & Marine Engineering – Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade
Location: Gdańsk, Poland
Commissioning Year: 2024
Status: Completed
Products Supplied: Hot-Dip Galvanized Cable Trays, Conduits (Electrical Raceways), Grounding Wires, C-Channels (Strut Channels)
Gdańsk Shipyard is one of the largest shipbuilding and marine engineering manufacturing bases in Poland, with a rich industrial heritage dating back decades. As part of a comprehensive facility modernization program, the shipyard undertook an electrical system upgrade to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across its manufacturing operations.
Burkaf partnered with Siemens Poland, the main contractor and procurement entity for the project, to supply hot-dip galvanized cable trays, conduits, grounding wires, and C-channels. All products were required to withstand the highly corrosive marine environment of the shipyard and pass rigorous salt spray testing.
Highly Corrosive Marine Environment
Shipyard facilities are exposed to salt spray, high humidity, chemical pollutants, and variable weather conditions. Standard electrical products would rapidly degrade. All cable management and support products required exceptional corrosion resistance.
Strict Salt Spray Testing Requirements
The project mandated that all products pass rigorous salt spray testing to verify corrosion resistance before site acceptance, ensuring long-term reliability in the harsh shipyard environment.
Heavy-Duty Mechanical Demands
Shipyard operations involve heavy equipment, crane movements, vibrations from shipbuilding activities, and potential physical impacts. Cable trays, conduits, and support systems needed high mechanical strength.
Critical Electrical Safety
As a major industrial facility, any electrical failure could cause production delays or safety incidents. The grounding system had to provide reliable protection against electrical faults.
Integration with Existing Infrastructure
The modernization involved upgrading electrical systems while the shipyard remained operational, requiring flexible solutions that could integrate with legacy infrastructure.
Complex Installation Environments
Shipyard electrical routing spans dry docks, workshops, outdoor areas, and covered fabrication halls, each with different environmental and installation requirements.
Burkaf supplied hot-dip galvanized cable trays specifically engineered for marine environments. The hot-dip galvanized finish provides:
Superior corrosion resistance against salt spray and humidity
High mechanical strength for heavy industrial cable loads
Long service life with minimal maintenance requirements
Compliance with international standards for marine applications
Rigid steel conduits with hot-dip galvanized finish were provided for protecting individual cable runs. The conduits offer:
Enhanced mechanical protection for critical circuits
Resistance to salt spray, moisture, and chemical ingress
Reliable performance under vibration from shipbuilding equipment
Easy installation and future maintenance access
Dedicated grounding wires and connectors were supplied to ensure:
Complete electrical continuity across the cable tray system
Reliable connection to the shipyard's main grounding grid
Protection against electrical faults and lightning strikes
Compliance with industrial electrical safety standards
A complete C-channel system with fittings was provided for:
Mounting cable trays in various configurations
Supporting electrical equipment and distribution panels
Securing conduit runs along structural elements
Flexible installation adaptable to the shipyard's complex layout
The C-channel system features:
High load-bearing capacity for industrial applications
Easy adjustment for field modifications
Compatibility with standard industrial accessories
Corrosion-resistant finish matching the marine environment
All products underwent rigorous salt spray testing per project requirements, including:
Extended exposure to salt spray to simulate marine conditions
Verification of coating integrity after testing
Thickness measurement of galvanized coating
Visual and mechanical inspection for any degradation
Products were selected and tested for reliable performance under Gdańsk's coastal conditions, including:
High ambient humidity from Baltic Sea proximity
Salt spray exposure from shipyard operations
Temperature variations across seasons
Exposure to welding fumes and industrial pollutants
The Gdańsk Shipyard electrical system modernization was successfully completed and commissioned in 2024.
Burkaf's hot-dip galvanized cable trays, conduits, grounding wires, and C-channels provided reliable electrical infrastructure for the shipyard, earning recognition from Siemens Poland and Gdańsk Shipyard Group.
All products passed the required salt spray testing, validating their suitability for the highly corrosive marine environment.
The project significantly improved electrical system safety and operational efficiency across the shipyard's manufacturing operations.
This successful project demonstrates Burkaf's capability in heavy industrial and marine infrastructure – one of the most demanding environments for electrical equipment. The complete solution combining hot-dip galvanized cable trays, conduits, grounding wires, and C-channels provided a comprehensive, corrosion-resistant electrical support system for the shipyard modernization. Burkaf continues to serve shipbuilding and marine engineering facilities worldwide, delivering products engineered to withstand harsh coastal and industrial conditions while ensuring electrical safety and operational reliability.
Burkaf – Cable Tray System Expert. Providing Corrosion-Resistant Electrical Support for Shipyard and Marine Industrial Infrastructure.
