Defect Management
Turning inspection findings into ongoing oversight
Idwal’s defect management module ensures inspection findings do not end with a report. It provides structured visibility of defects and observations across fleets, allowing issues to be tracked, managed, and followed through over time.
By embedding defect information within Idwal ID, inspection outputs become part of a continuous oversight process rather than a one-off event.
From inspection to action
Inspections identify issues at a moment in time. Idwal ID connects those findings across vessels and inspection cycles, enabling a clearer view of which defects are outstanding, what is recurring, and what is improving.
This continuity supports better prioritisation, stronger accountability, and more effective technical oversight.


What defect management on Idwal ID enables
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Fleet-wide visibility - view defects and observations across all vessels in one place. Identify recurring issues, vessel-specific concerns, and emerging patterns.
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Clear prioritisation - focus attention on the most critical issues based on severity, frequency, or risk profile rather than treating findings in isolation.
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Structured rectification - support rectification workflows with technical managers by tracking progress and status consistently across the fleet.
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Demonstrable control - maintain a clear and auditable view of how defects are identified, managed, and resolved, supporting governance and internal assurance.
Designed for real operational workflows
Defect management within Idwal ID recognises that issues are rarely resolved within a single inspection cycle.
By linking defects across time and inspections, Idwal ID enables users to understand whether issues are being effectively addressed or repeatedly reappearing. This insight supports more informed technical and operational decisions.


Integrated within Idwal ID
Idwal's defect management module works alongside screening, benchmarking, and fleet oversight within Idwal ID.
Together, these capabilities ensure inspection intelligence is connected, contextualised, and acted upon, providing confidence that vessel condition is understood and managed over time.