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What happens to a ship when it’s no longer safe to sail?

Decompositioning Retired Old Ship

There are approximately 50,000 ships sailing the world’s oceans at any given time and about 1,000 ocean-going commercial vessels reach the end of service life each year.

With proper maintenance, a commercial ship’s average lifespan can reach 25 – 30 years. After this, the ship may become too expensive to operate or simply become unseaworthy, which may put human safety at risk.

Ever wondered what happens to a ship when it is too old to sail?

Let us learn all the 5 most common scenarios for the fate of an old ship!

Hull Antifouling Coating Systems Protect Your Ship

DryDocking and New Coated Ship

What are antifouling coatings?

In general, antifouling coatings are specialized paint systems that are applied to the underside of a ship during its construction or drydocking.
Their main purpose is to prevent the settlement and growth of unwanted marine species onto the wetted area of a vessel’s hull.

Additionally, these coatings act as a barrier from the harsh seawater environment in which the hull plating is submerged in. These coatings help protect the steel hull against abrasions and corrosion attacks which will eventually degrade and weaken the vessel.

The application of antifouling coatings improves the durability, performance, and safety of the vessel.

In summary, antifouling coating systems continue to play a huge role in decreasing not only the operational costs of a commercial vessel but contribute to the reduction of the total operating expenses and the unwanted transmissions of hazardous non-native marine species around the world.

Not sure what maintenance your vessel needs?

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Thai Subsea Services’s head office is located in Pattaya, Thailand, near the largest deep-water port in the country. Our fantastic services are available nationwide, from the most frequented, to the more out-of reach approaches: Bangkok, Laem Chabang, Koh Si Chang, Sri Racha, Sattahip, Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Ranong, Phuket, Songkhla and more!

Surveys and Inspections :

UWILD’sClass In-Water SurveysHull SurveysShaft Wear-Down Measurements  Coating and Fouling InspectionsMarine Warranty SurveysSale and Purchase InspectionsNon-Destructive Testing Damage Profiling 

Maintenance :

Hull Cleanings“Niche” Cleanings to Australia and New Zealand RequirementsPropeller PolishingsSea Chest, Rope Guard and Grating ClearingsValve Replacements Transducer Change-Outs Underwater Hull Maintenance and RepairsRudder Drain Plug ReplacementsSacrificial and ICCP Anode ReplacementsPlugging & BlankingPropeller RepairsBespoke Underwater Welding

Most Experienced and Qualified Divers Nationwide

TSS staff members are professionally qualified, complying and often exceeding international industry standards.

Our underwater diving and cleaning teams are highly adaptable and can be deployed on short notice in the most adverse conditions.

Limited visibility, strong sea currents, deteriorating tropical weather patterns and frequent changes to vessel cargo operations are just some of the routine challenges we face daily, all without compromising results.

Why Choose the #1 Diving Company in Thailand?

Take it from us, being on top is not easy! But through sheer resilience and a lot of dedication, our commercial diving company has worked tirelessly to achieve the moniker of the #1 diving company in Thailand.

Here’s Why:

We’re Good: Equipped with an immensely talented team, we have the capability and capacity to take on any challenge thrown at us.

We Care: We are a ‘full-service’ company, meaning we make every effort to ensure a seamless, worry-free relationship with each one of our clients, partners and vendors.

We’re Professional: We stand out against the competition as the only company nationwide to utilize official Piccard™ Brush Kart underwater cleaning systems – Only the best for your vessels! 

Our hard work and high quality have been paying off as we continue to add to an extremely satisfied client base.

 Come join them!

Thai Subsea Services – We get you back offshore FAST!

Rapid and Efficient Support

24 hour rapid and cost-effective ship servicing all over Thailand.

Our dive teams are on constant standby, waiting to serve you at a moment’s notice.

All of our commercial diving systems can be mobilized and transported to meet your vessel anywhere in the nation.Competitive Prices

We guarantee low prices. We will match and beat all like quotations for any subsea jobs – guaranteed.

For even greater savings book our complete Hull Cleaning Package our hands-down best seller. It includes immaculate underwater cleaning of your vessel’s shell plating, appendages, propeller, and sea chests as well as a detailed inspection of your vessel, all completed in a timely fashion.

Inclusive Services

All our cleanings include a complimentary subsea inspection of your ship, conducted by a certified inspection diver.

We can immediately highlight any areas of concern and provide on-the-spot solutions for our customers, bringing a higher level of service over our competitors.

COMMON GROUNDS FOR IN-WATER SURVEY PRACTICES

Rope Guard Inspection with a High-Quality Lens

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.