Underwater Ship Maintenance Services
At Searock Marine Services Pvt Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner in delivering world-class underwater ship maintenance and repair solutions. With years of expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a team of highly skilled professionals, we provide comprehensive services that ensure vessel safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with international standards.
Our underwater maintenance solutions are designed to minimize downtime, reduce operating costs, and extend the lifecycle of vessels, all while maintaining the highest levels of safety and environmental responsibility.
Underwater Survey and Inspection
We provide a comprehensive suite of underwater survey and inspection solutions tailored to meet each client's unique requirements. Periodic underwater inspections are not just a regulatory formality — they are essential for assessing the structural integrity and operational condition of vessels, preventing costly failures, and ensuring uninterrupted trading operations.
In line with industry best practices and class society standards, all active trading vessels are required to undergo inspections such as Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking (UWILD) or Underwater Class Surveys.
Our underwater survey and inspection capabilities include:
- Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry-docking (UWILD)
- Class In-Water Survey
- Pre-Purchase Survey
- Impact Damage Inspections
- Condition Surveys
- Underwater Security Inspections
- Underwater Paint Coating Inspections
- Collision and Grounding Inspections
- Sea Chest / Propeller Crack Inspections
Our certified divers, combined with advanced imaging equipment, ensure reliable, efficient, and transparent survey reports. We deliver inspection results in compliance with international standards, minimizing vessel downtime while maximizing safety and performance.
Underwater Hull Cleaning
Hull cleaning is one of the most critical aspects of ship maintenance. A fouled hull increases drag, reduces fuel efficiency, and raises operating costs. Regular hull cleaning helps vessels achieve optimal energy efficiency while meeting IMO's decarbonization requirements.
At Searock Marine Services Pvt Ltd, we:
- Fully comply with SS511:2018 standards
- Employ specialized technology capable of handling all types of marine biofouling — from light slime to hard barnacle growth
- Support vessel owners in reducing fuel costs, improving speed, and cutting up to 10% of greenhouse gas emissions
Our scope of services includes: Hull Cleaning & Grooming, Rope & Fishing Net Removal, and Niche Area Cleaning. We operate dedicated diving support vessels equipped with hull-cleaning systems and CCTV monitoring panels, ensuring that clients can witness live footage of ongoing operations — a level of transparency that reinforces our commitment to professionalism.
Underwater Propeller Polishing
The condition of a vessel's propeller directly impacts its fuel efficiency, speed, and environmental footprint. Research shows that propeller cleaning and polishing can reduce ship emissions by up to 8%, while neglected propellers can cause up to 5% loss in speed and power.
Our specialized propeller services include:
- Professional Propeller Cleaning
- Advanced Polishing using proprietary techniques
- Delivering finishes that exceed Rupert A+ standard
- Achieving consistent surface roughness of 0.2 micron
With our certified divers and advanced polishing methods, we restore propeller smoothness, enhance propulsion efficiency, and help vessels meet operational and environmental performance goals.
Above Waterline Hull Cleaning
Even when vessels are in ballast condition, biofouling accumulates above the waterline — areas that are often ignored but critical for vessel performance.
At Searock Marine Services Pvt Ltd, we deploy ROVs, customized scrapers, and precision-controlled high-pressure jets to clean hull surfaces above the waterline up to 7 meters. Our proprietary methods ensure effective cleaning without damaging the hull coating, enabling vessels to operate at peak efficiency.
