While underwater inspections can be conducted on all sorts of subsea assets from ships and ports to dams and oil & gas platforms, the purpose of all underwater inspections remains the same:  to collect the information necessary to properly evaluate the asset’s condition below the waterline.

Since sending your ship to frequent drydock is expensive and just not practical, ship owners and operators hire divers to carry out underwater inspections and surveys whilst the vessel is still afloat.

What is a ‘Sea Chest’?

A ‘Sea Chest’ is a recess in a ship’s hull that houses pipes to take in seawater. They are cavities built into a vessel’s hull to help increase the efficiency of pumping seawater into the internal pipework system to support the vessel’s engine cooling, ballast, and firefighting purposes. Sea chests have been identified as a major hotspot for biofouling and among the various niche areas along the hull of a vessel.

One of the most important aspects of maritime shipment facilitation is managing ship maintenance and repairs. Buying and selling a vessel is a major investment, and it should be kept in a top-notch state during its lifespan to ensure minimal loss of value when it comes to selling it off again.  

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Ship engineers and marine experts emphasize regular ship maintenance, inspections, and repair. These steps are vital to ensure fuel efficiency, damage prevention, and operational productivity of marine vessels, boats, and ships.
While mariners can perform some of these routine maintenance tasks themselves, some inspections, especially those carried out below the waterline are best left to the experts!

Since frequent stops at dry docks aren’t feasible, operators and owners utilize commercial divers to perform underwater hull inspections and repairs whilst their ships are still afloat. These tasks often require a high level of precision and professionalism, hence, your best bet is to rely on an experienced team of underwater service providers such as Thai Subsea Services.

Scheduled vessel maintenance is an inescapable reality for any shipowner. As with any other major investment, the protection and longevity of the asset is the top priority of its success. Nowadays, regular maintenance, including periodical inspections and repairs, has become even more necessary due to the ever-increasing demands set by the international maritime regulatory bodies, which aim to keep our oceans and seafarers safe.

Here are some of the reasons why vessel maintenance should be at the forefront of every ship owner’s mind and why it is imperative to set aside time and dedicated finances for the regular maintenance of your vessel.

Transducers are an integral part of any ship and play an instrumental role in aiding the safe navigation of all vessels the world over.

This article will explain the importance of transducers and their applications in the commercial shipping and marine industries. It is also important to learn about their inner workings to ensure they are functioning correctly, are properly maintained, and why they need to be replaced when not operating at optimal levels.

This basic definition of a transducer is a device that converts energy from one form to another. Since we are focusing on ships, it should be noted that a transducer fitted underneath a ship converts electrical energy into high-frequency sound energy.

Preventive maintenance is common practice in the shipping industry. It not only plays a significant role in enhancing a ship’s overall efficiency but also helps companies enjoy high returns. The primary benefit of preventive ship maintenance is its ability to detect potential problems ahead of time.

In addition to corrective and predictive maintenance, prevention is the next best course of action to ensure your ship’s operational efficiency and crew’s safety. While you might think that a routine underwater inspection is all you need to prevent issues in a marine vehicle, it’s more than that. Preventive maintenance also includes correct equipment purchasing, workers’ training, scheduled maintenance, and timely repairs.