Underwater Hull Inspection

Today, there are millions of enormous ships carrying crew and cargo over vast distances at a time, so the safety and operating stakes have never been higher. The necessity for regular hull inspection by the first generation of commercial divers became more imperative to avoid ocean catastrophe from hidden damage. Our team of divers have witnessed ships ranging from the ones from that are well maintained on a regular basis to those badly neglected and in dire need of attention, so we can speak from experience on the high-value and importance of regular hull inspection.

To ensure the safety of a ship

Even a single structural problem out of sight below the hull, can significantly impact a ship’s safety or operational performance. Cracks, dents, leaks or any irregularity may compromise the safety of the hull.  Emergency inspections are also not uncommon when a ship hits an object on the seafloor or floating in the water and confirming that the vessel hasn’t incurred any damage is vital in keeping everyone safe. 

To monitor the status of paint/ anti-fouling protective coating

Anti-fouling protective coating is designed to withstand a range of water temperatures, currents, ocean environments and most importantly, bio-fouling organisms. It’s a big, expensive job to paint the entire hull of a vessel, and the downtime comes at a significant economic cost to ship owners.  By regularly checking the condition of the paint, localised areas of paintwork can be easily refreshed before vessel surfaces degrade and require more significant and costly maintenance and vessel downtime.