UNDERWATER PAINTING

We have developed an established process for the successful application of underwater coatings to vessels, sub-sea structures, and offshore installations. Prior to the application of protective coatings below the waterline, all marine growth and surface oxidization is removed by rotary disc preparation, with the steel substrate cleaned to SA 2.5 equivalent. Our developed process is known as ‘sacrificial pre-treatment’ then allows applied paint coatings to wet out and bond to the steel surface in water. This process ensures that coatings applied in this way have a much better life expectancy. This service provides a proven waterborne solution for the ongoing protection of assets without the need for costly dry docking or off station periods, using a range of specialist materials including anti-corrosives, antifouling, fillers and adhesives.

Typical underwater applications include:

• • Re-preservation of detached coatings arising from mechanical damage, shell plate repairs or anchor chaffing
  • Application of protective coatings to jetty structures/offshore installations
  • Application of coatings to vessel block areas inaccessible whilst in dry dock
  • Re-preservation of sub-sea coatings arising from internal welding repairs
  • Re-instate hydrodynamic profile (adjacent to hull penetrations/transducers)

PROPELLER REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

Marine Eagle offers technically sophisticated solutions to propeller damage and associated performance problems.

Marine Eagle is able to perform underwater 'shop quality' repairs, which, in many cases are considered as 'permanent' by the Classification Societies. We can now accomplish repairs underwater that, until recently, could be done only in propeller shops. Marine Eagle personnel have undergone extensive classroom and on-the-job training in propeller repair. This training has included operating specialized equipment and techniques that allow propeller blade straightening; mass in-balance correction and technical inspections.

VIDEO VISUAL INSPECTION

We have a wide selection of quality sub sea camera systems and associated accessories to allow our divers to view, measure, and record objects underwater.

Our divers are industry tried and tested to operate at maximum efficiency in the harshest of environments.

Their expert knowledge of every facet of underwater inspection, including visual and video inspection, non-destructive testing, ultrasonic testing, coatings inspection, and R.O.V. (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Inspections etc.

Marine Eagle is able to perform inspections on everything from tugboats, ocean-going tankers, drill ships to moored offshore terminals. We can provide a "real-time" underwater color video system with a surface monitor.

WHY POLISH PROPELLERS?

The sole purpose of polishing a propeller underwater is to reduce the surface roughness. The 'bottom line' for the customer depends on the cost of the service deducted from the financial savings resulting from the polish. Provided the job is done properly, the cost of the underwater polish will only be a small proportion of the fuel savings, and therefore the most important factor to be considered by the customer is the quality of the polishing.

UWILD & IWS

Under Water Inspection(s) in lieu of Dry-Docking (UWILD), or In Water Surveys (IWS), are required to ensure the structural and operational integrity of a marine asset throughout its operational life span.

Completing these surveys with divers, while on location, saves the asset owner and their clients both time and money by reducing downtime, limiting time off-contract, and reducing or eliminating the need for expensive and limited dry-docking. This process includes sub-surface inspection utilising divers and a top-side inspection utilising rope access technicians as required.

We are approved by various international classification societies (IACS) to conduct these surveys such as ABS, DNV-GL and Lloyds. Our UWILD and IWS specialities are with all ship types and offshore MODU’s such as Jack ups, semi-submersibles/ floaters, and drill ships. We are connected to a network system of bases of operation strategically located around the globe, with up to date, certified and conformant equipment kept in each of them, allowing us to mobilise to client location quickly and efficiently.

SECOND TO NONE REQUIREMENT

Our reporting format is also in line with all relevant requirements. As part of the inspection report we supply the following:

• 1. Hard copies of the visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) report, endorsed by the attending surveyor
  2. CD’s containing live feed of the swim and visual inspections witnessed by the attending surveyor
  3. Two full copies of the endorsed report are made available to the IACS
  4. Three full copies of the endorsed report are made available to our client

THE SERVICE

We have acquired proven capabilities to provide underwater stern seal replacement and repair services via UMC and the One Ocean network. This network has been formed between All-Sea Enterprises, Phoenix International and UMC International to offer a global single common standard of delivery. The One Ocean network are strategically situated at key global sites to allow teams to be available at short notice to provide a fast and effective service anywhere in the world, reducing the need to dry dock for this type of repair or maintenance.

AFLOAT REPAIRS TO HULL PLATING

Our team have developed a full class approved process that allows permanent repair and replacement of damaged areas of hull plating using a single-sided welding procedure. This process can be used for repair of cracks, deformed plate, or even retro-fit of hull-mounted equipment, on ships, offshore platforms, or any subsurface structures. This process, therefore, offers a realistic alternative to dry-docking and provides a permanent repair solution.