GATS

Based in Greece, General Applications of Technology and Science (GATS) operates as a specialized provider of inspection, testing, and quality control services for the heavy industry, energy, and maritime sectors. Established in 1970, the company has built a long-standing operational history focused on ensuring the structural integrity of critical infrastructure. With fully equipped laboratories located in Athens and Thessaloniki, GATS functions as a technical authority on materials science, deploying teams of engineers and technicians to industrial sites, shipyards, and offshore facilities to detect flaws before they lead to mechanical failure. The core of the company’s identity lies in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), a discipline essential for maintaining the safety of steel structures exposed to harsh marine environments. GATS technicians utilize a variety of advanced diagnostic methods to examine the condition of materials without causing damage. These methods include ultrasonic testing to measure steel thickness and detect internal discontinuities, radiographic inspection to reveal subsurface defects in welds, and magnetic particle testing to identify surface cracks. In the maritime and offshore context, these services are vital for assessing the seaworthiness of vessels, the stability of offshore platforms, and the integrity of underwater pipelines. Beyond basic inspection, GATS plays a significant role in the verification of welding procedures and the certification of welders. This capability is particularly relevant for ship repairs and the construction of marine energy infrastructure, where weld quality determines the longevity of the asset. The company’s portfolio includes high-stakes projects such as inspections for offshore oil platforms, fuel marine facilities, and extensive pipeline networks. Their work often involves "riding squads" or mobile teams that travel to remote field locations, refineries, and coastal terminals to perform on-site evaluations. GATS also provides specialized heat treatment services and positive material identification, ensuring that the alloys used in marine engineering meet specific design requirements. By combining laboratory precision with field mobility, the company supports classification societies, shipowners, and energy contractors in maintaining compliance with rigorous safety standards. Through decades of activity, GATS has established itself as a technical guardian within the Greek and international industrial landscape, focusing on the prevention of corrosion and structural fatigue in the challenging conditions of the maritime and energy markets.