Hull Cleaning and Propeller Polishing

 Hull Cleanings

 A ship owner is principally interested on the potential savings associated with a clean hull and smooth propeller.                                                                                                  Anti-fouling paints offer protection against marine growth which lead to increased resistance requiring additional power (fuel) to maintain the same speed. The greater time spent at sea, the less ant-fouling effectiveness.                                                                                    Ship owners should intervene to arrest this process which in turn will reduce their navigational costs.                        

The following three stages depict the process of deterioration caused by marine growth on vessels.

Stage 1-Anti-fouling paints dissolve toxins over time.

Stage 2 - Soft marine growth consisting of algae, slime and weed adhere to the plating and penetrate paint coatings.

Stage 3 - Barnacles and tubeworms develop and cause permanent damage to the hull plating below the paint surface. 

Propeller Polishing

Application

• Inspection before and after cleaning of the propeller
• Hydraulic propeller polishing machines
• Multiple grade abrasive silica and diamond discs for various cleaning stages
• Report documenting the process together with the detailed photographs

Why do you need to carry out Hull Cleaning and Propeller Polishing?