Our Services

What is Underwater Hull Cleaning?

Underwater hull cleaning is a specialist process for removing marine growth, biofouling and other matter from ship hulls when they reach port. It is normal for such marine growth to build up as vessels travel through the water, but this accumulation inevitably creates performance problems for the ship by slowing down its passage and adversely impacting manoeuvrability, operability, and durability of vessels.

The additional effort required by the ship to remain on schedule also requires greater quantities of fuel which can have significant financial and environmental impacts. Underwater hull cleaning aligns with efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by optimizing vessel fuel efficiency and cutting down on carbon levels in the atmosphere.

Through regular underwater hull cleaning, FIVE OCEAN ROV helps vessels maintain much better operational and economic performance, reduce fuel consumption and optimise journey time.

What underwater hull cleaning services does FIVE OCEAN ROV provide?

We serve more than 300 ships per year.

We have the widest range of sustainable underwater hull cleaning services and technologies available on the market, with a tailored approach to each customer and their specific vessel needs.

FIVE OCEAN ROV uses a variety of complementary strategies in providing its services, including manual, ROV and technology solutions which comply with international best practice. These include the Typhoon MC311, the BrushKart and the Liquiburst with new innovative underwater hull cleaning solutions and practices being added to our ship maintenance services all the time.

Service range:
  • Still Photo Inspection
  • UWILD Inspection
  • Underwater Borescopic Inspection.
  • Full Hull Cleaning
  • Propeller Polishing
  • Niche Areas Cleaning- As per NZ Standard
  • Underwater Welding
  • Underwater Blanking, Plugging & Cofferdam works
  • Above waterline fouling Scrapping , High Pressure waterjet Cleaning
THE CASE:

Before Cleanning:

After Cleanning:

Underwater blanking: