Shipping
In-Water Survey With Classification Society Attendance
In-water survey of hull, propeller and openings during a commercial call, documented for class and owner review.
- Location
- Mediterranean port call
- Operating company
- USG Malta
- Discipline
- Maritime Shipping
- Client
- Withheld
01Situation
The challenge
The owner wanted to establish hull and propeller condition without interrupting the vessel's employment.
The survey was executed within the port call window, with the diving supervisor and the attending surveyor following the same video feed.
02Scope
Scope of work executed
- Hull, propeller and rudder inspection
- Sea inlet and opening check
- Video documentation for review
03Execution
Equipment, safety and reporting
Equipment deployed
- Diver-held video and stills equipment
- Cleaning tooling for local access
- PLACEHOLDER — workboat arrangement per port
Safety measures
- Machinery isolation agreed with the vessel
- Port authority notification for diving alongside
Reporting delivered
- In-water survey report
- Annotated video for class and owner
- Findings list with locations
04Outcome
Result
Illustrative scope. Class acceptance of any in-water survey depends on the society, vessel and survey type.
This entry is an illustrative scope description. It is not a verified case study and contains no client names, contract values or measured performance claims.
05Related
Next steps
Capability
Maritime Shipping Support
In-water services for seagoing vessels: hull and propeller cleaning, inspection, underwater repair and assistance in port.
Malta
USG Malta
Underwater expertise for the Central Mediterranean
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