removal of marine growth
Inspecties en reparaties van schepen
onderwaterwerkzaamheden

Inspection and removal of marine growth

Marine growth can be either ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ (e.g. mussels, barnacles, water plants, seaweed etc.) and attaches itself to objects an structures. The presence of marine growth can be a negative influence in the functioning of certain structures or equipment. For example, if an offshore scientific research sensor is covered in marine growth, the data coming from this sensor may not be accurate. Marine growth also prohibits the correct functioning of certain structures such as lock doors, which will not be able to close properly when covered in marine growth. This will lead to leakages and unexpected lock coagulation, resulting in financial damages.

Removal of dirt such as clay and sand is also necessary for the correct functioning of structures and objects. Identifying flaws and damages is only possible when objects and structures are clear of marine growth. Inspection of welds and damages is commonly performed at offshore and lifting platforms during a ‘non-destructive’ examination. Performing non-destructive examinations is another specialty of Wals Diving & Marine Service.

Diving company Wals Diving & Marine Service has a lot of experience in removing marine growth. This means we can remove marine growth fast and efficiently regardless of size, shape or location of the object or structure. Our powerful high pressure cleaners are always operable thanks to our mobile generators, resulting in fast and effective marine growth removal.

If you have any questions about marine growth removal, please don’t hesitate to contact our office.

Inspection and removal of marine growth

Marine growth can be either ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ (e.g. mussels, barnacles, water plants, seaweed etc.) and attaches itself to objects an structures. The presence of marine growth can be a negative influence in the functioning of certain structures or equipment. For example, if an offshore scientific research sensor is covered in marine growth, the data coming from this sensor may not be accurate. Marine growth also prohibits the correct functioning of certain structures such as lock doors, which will not be able to close properly when covered in marine growth. This will lead to leakages and unexpected lock coagulation, resulting in financial damages.

Removal of dirt such as clay and sand is also necessary for the correct functioning of structures and objects. Identifying flaws and damages is only possible when objects and structures are clear of marine growth. Inspection of welds and damages is commonly performed at offshore and lifting platforms during a ‘non-destructive’ examination. Performing non-destructive examinations is another specialty of Wals Diving & Marine Service.

Diving company Wals Diving & Marine Service has a lot of experience in removing marine growth. This means we can remove marine growth fast and efficiently regardless of size, shape or location of the object or structure. Our powerful high pressure cleaners are always operable thanks to our mobile generators, resulting in fast and effective marine growth removal.

If you have any questions about marine growth removal, please don’t hesitate to contact our office.

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| Ship inspection and repairs | Video inspections with divers or ROV systems | Maintenance of existing and new underwater constructions | Cutting and welding of underwater objects | Inspection and removal of marine growth | Underwater bottom surveys | Design and development of special tools and appliances