Hull Cleaning

Underwater hull cleaning is a proven cost-saving tool for vessel operators. Fouled bottoms result in greater frictional resistance which leads to increased fuel consumption and reduced speed. Higher fuel costs coupled with shorter turnaround times have led to increasing demand for professional hull cleaning services.

We have taken care of, and are currently taking care of larger, more custom vessels, varying different types of vessels, hull cleaning ranging from barges, tugboats, tankers, container vessel, bulk carriers, VLCC and ULCC. We understand that all vessels and working platforms are different and that they need different types of attention, such as vessels with large props, keel coolers, and large intakes.

Our job is to keep marine growth from collecting in your intakes and on your hull. Props and shafts will be also cleaned, and all metals will be closely watched and protected. Zinc replacement(Sacrificial anodes) is an important factor in keeping a vessel in the water. Many companies will replace zinc on a scheduled cycle. Our experience is that every boat is different and zinc should be changed at the end of its useful life.