Underwater Services ,Hull Inspection and Cleaning
Underwater Services (Hull Inspection And Cleaning). We Provide Hull Inspections And Hull Cleaning Services at all Active Ports In Kerala. WSL offers a vast range of underwater services. A major cost of operating a ship is the cost of fuel. Any reduction in fuel consumption will result in a direct and proportional reduction in operating costs. Since up to 70% of a ship’s propulsive energy is needed to overcome hydrodynamic resistance (friction), keeping the hull and propeller surfaces smooth will minimize waste and improve the speed and/or distance to be gained from burning a barrel of fuel.
Underwater cleaning has other economic advantages besides those associated with propulsion efficiency. Unclogging fouled suction grates improves the flow of water to internal machinery and reduces pump wear.
Cleaning the hull regularly prevents bio fouling buildup, thereby lengthening the effective life of the anti-foulant coating and sustaining the anti-corrosive coating system for longer dry-dock intervals. Removing calcareous growth at its first appearance reduces the likelihood of external hull corrosion and pitting. During every cleaning, we see and carefully inspect each portion of the hull.
Our underwater hull cleaning machines are the most effective means of removing marine fouling currently available. Underwater cleaning removes the marine fouling that compromises a ship’s performance enabling the operator to work his vessel at optimum levels without extra fuel burn and engine stress. We strive to use only the latest in underwater technology, and our qualified team of commercial divers are continuously developing new ways to carry out our clients underwater needs in todays industry. We specialise in underwater hull cleaning using cavitation, which is the most efficient and environmentally friendly form of underwater cleaning. Unlike traditional cleaning methods we are equipped to clean vessels and offshore structures efficiently, and with exceptional results whilst looking after your anti fouling painting or anti corrosive painting system, eliminating the release of harmful toxins from the painting.
