Dry-docking is always a costly process involving operational downtime for shipowners. At SBC Safety, we take pride in offering innovative "Afloat" repair and survey solutions, eliminating the need for dry-docking.

With our Class-approved professional diver teams and high-definition imaging systems, we make underwater operations transparent, fast, and safe.

Our Scope of Services

1. Underwater Survey and Inspection Detailed reporting services required for Class and Flag State inspections:

• UWILD (Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking): Surveys performed afloat to extend dry-docking intervals.
• CCTV and Video Recording: Closed-circuit video recording monitored in real-time from the surface.
• Digital Photography: High-resolution photography for damage and condition assessment in clear water.
• Visual Inspection: Detection of hull deformation, corrosion, and damage by expert divers.
• Sea Chest Inspection: Checking gratings and intakes for blockages.

2. Performance Enhancing Cleaning Services Cleaning of marine fouling that directly impacts fuel efficiency:

• Hull Cleaning: Removal of algae and barnacles using hydraulic brushes without damaging the anti-fouling paint.
• Propeller Polishing: Polishing to Rupert Scale A standards to reduce friction and ensure fuel savings.
• Hydroblasting: High-pressure water jetting to remove stubborn marine growth.
• Sea Chest Cleaning: Clearing of cooling water intakes.

3. Underwater Repair and Maintenance

• Underwater Welding (Wet Welding): Temporary or permanent hull repairs and crack welding.
• Propeller and Rudder Repairs: Underwater propeller blade straightening, cropping, and rudder clearance measurements.
• Anode Replacement: Measurement and renewal of sacrificial anodes (welded or bolted) underwater.
• Anchor Retrieval: Locating lost anchors and chains via sonar and retrieving them to the surface.