Defence & Naval · Perth, WA
Coating verification for RAN surface vessel
Independent third-party verification of protective coating across ballast tanks and void spaces during scheduled docking.
Protecting assets. Extending lifespans.
Independent coating and corrosion consultancy for Defence, marine, and heavy industry. Trade-grounded expertise, no supplier bias.
20+
Years of trade-grounded coatings expertise
100%
Independent — no contractor or supplier alignment
5
Sectors served across Defence, marine and heavy industry
Independent expertise. Trusted results.
- Chevron Australia
- Austal
- Rio Tinto
- Monadelphous
- Echo Marine Group
What we do
Independent corrosion expertise, end to end.
Protective coating inspection & verification
Independent inspection to confirm compliance and identify defects before they become failures.
Learn moreIn-service coating & corrosion surveys
Structured condition assessments to support maintenance planning and lifecycle decisions.
Learn moreFailure analysis & remedial specification
Root cause investigation and targeted specifications that fix failures and prevent recurrence.
Learn moreContractor evaluation & mentoring
Independent evaluation and hands-on coaching that reduces rework and lifts team capability.
Learn moreThe point of difference
The Defender difference
DCC provides independent corrosion and coatings consulting — bringing technical rigour and independent judgement to every project. We are not aligned to any contractor or coating supplier. The advice is always in the client's interest.
- Defence-standard quality
- ISO-aligned QMS
- DISP-aligned
- NATA accreditation pathway
- ADF / AMPP / IMO PSPC compliant
Sectors we serve
Markets we serve
Defence & Naval
RAN surface fleet, ABF sustainment, AUKUS enterprise
Mining & Resources
Pilbara iron ore structural integrity, NW Shelf fabric maintenance
Ports & Marine
Maritime infrastructure, commercial and defence fleet
Oil & Gas
Upstream and midstream corrosion management
Heavy Industry
Process facilities, pressure vessels, structural steelwork
Selected work
Case studies
Mining & Resources · Pilbara, WA
In-service coating survey, iron ore facility
Structural steel condition assessment across 40+ inspection zones to inform shutdown planning and remedial spend.
Oil & Gas · North West Shelf
Premature coating failure — root cause investigation
Forensic analysis of early delamination on offshore structural steelwork to support a warranty claim and remedial specification.
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