Underwater Services, Hull Inspection and Cleaning

Underwater Services, Hull Inspection and Cleaning

Waterline Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd. (WSL) offers comprehensive underwater services, including hull inspections and cleaning at all active ports in Kerala. A major operating cost for ships is fuel, and minimizing fuel consumption directly reduces costs. Since up to 70% of a ship’s energy is spent overcoming hydrodynamic resistance, maintaining smooth hull and propeller surfaces can significantly enhance speed and fuel efficiency.

Regular hull cleaning not only improves propulsion but also brings other economic benefits, such as unclogging fouled suction grates, improving water flow to internal machinery, and reducing pump wear. This practice also extends the life of the anti-foulant and anti-corrosive coatings, reducing the frequency of dry-docking and preventing external hull corrosion.

WSL uses the most advanced underwater hull cleaning technology, removing marine fouling that hinders a ship’s performance. Our modern equipment, operated by a team of experienced commercial divers, ensures that vessels run at optimal levels without excess fuel consumption or engine stress. We specialize in cavitation cleaning, an eco-friendly and efficient method that protects the vessel’s anti-fouling or anti-corrosive coating while preventing the release of harmful toxins. Our expert team continuously develops new techniques to meet the evolving underwater service needs of today’s maritime industry.