Improved Management of Sandblasting Operations at Shipyards Will Enhance Productivity and Lower Ship Repair Costs
PLRD-83-50
Published: Mar 31, 1983. Publicly Released: Mar 31, 1983.
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GAO reviewed several Naval shipyards in the continental United States to determine if weaknesses existed in the shipyards' reclamation, supply management, and storage of sandblasting materials.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should direct NAVSEA to develop a method to evaluate the performance and economy of sandblasting materials and methods. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should direct NAVSEA to select the best blasting technique for preparing ships' surfaces before painting by considering such factors as the condition of the ship's surface and impact on the environment. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should direct NAVSEA to review sandblasting material procurement and storage practices to determine where consolidated and bulk purchases should be made, and upgrade sandblasting material storage where necessary. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should direct NAVSEA to conduct surveys to determine the conditions that make sandblasting material reclamation programs feasible and to determine each shipyard's potential for recycling materials. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Maintenance costsMilitary cost controlMilitary vesselsNaval facilitiesProductivity in governmentProgram managementProperty and supply managementRepairsShipyardsMilitary forces