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  • Sometimes all you need is a fresh breeze

    Sometimes all you need is a fresh breeze

    Antwerp Underwater Solutions was founded in 2005. Shortly afterwards AUS became a part of a holding including several ship repair companies. The current structure and order books urged the need for a new manager to maintain and improve the level of service.

    We strongly believe we found the right  man for the job in Hans Cuylits, his career speaks for itself….

    He started his career as diver in a diving company where the main focus was on shipping. After 2 years he made a leap to the offshore industry. Here his drive and accuracy did not go unnoticed and pretty soon he was project superintendent for one of the major players in the offshore industry.

    In 2012 Hans and his wife had the courage to follow their dream and start a three year  journey around the world with their two kids.

    They returned in June 2016 and shortly afterwards  we welcomed Hans  with open arms in our team. We consider him to be a great asset not only for Antwerp Underwater Solutions but also for our customers.

    There might have been some changes in our management structure – our core business and commitment  hasn’t change. Antwerp Underwater Solutions is your ideal  underwater contractor for all  inspections, repairs and maintenance.

    Approved by all major classification bureaus DNV Gl, Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas, ABS, Rina,… to perform all underwater inspections; pre-sale inspections, inspection after grounding, pre-docking inspection, in lieu of dry-dock inspection…

    For the underwater repairs we can draw on a number of  certificated and very experienced underwater  welders.  Antwerp Underwater Solutions has different types and sizes of cofferdams. In addition we have all the skills and equipment  to provide a customized cofferdam within the available time frame.

    You might be surprised to learn the maintenance that can be performed underwater; installation of anodes, cleaning of sea chest, blanking of overboard valves in order to allow valves to be changed from the inside, re-tightening bolts to reduce bearings wear down,  cleaning of sea chests,   replacement of echo sounder or speed log, replacement of rope guards, clearing propellers or rope guards, rudder maintenance   A great return on investment can be achieved by our propeller maintenance program,  which enable us to keep ships propellers smooth at all time, all blades are  polished in a multi stage to grade ‘A’ on the Rupert scale. This has an immediate effect on the fuel consumption.

    Antwerp Underwater Solutions is at your service 24/7, we have a fast response time and operate in all major European ports; Antwerp, Rotterdam, Flushing, Zeebrugge , Ghent, Le havre, Dunkirke,…

    Please allow yourself the experience to work with Antwerp Underwater Solutions as your underwater contractor and contact us

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  • The Importance of Regular Underwater Inspections

    The Importance of Regular Underwater Inspections

    Combining the experience of professional divers with certified ship repair knowledge, underwater inspections can help keep your vessel in top shape for years to come. Though only a small monetary investment, the inspections can offer an incredible return as you save enormous amounts of money on repairs that would be done when problems become more severe.

    By using a professional underwater inspection service, you can find a wide variety of potential issues that may slowly be damaging your ship. Bent or damaged propeller blades, hull corrosion and cracks, leaking thruster seals, damaged rudders, obstructed sea chests and many more common issues can be identified immediately. By completing a thorough inspection, the dive team provides an intensive report that outlines all the issues with the vessel and the possible fixes.

    These reports allow ship owners to understand the true condition of their vessel, which lets them decide whether or not they immediately want to repair the problem. In almost all cases, it is recommended that the repairs be done as soon as possible, as they only worsen with time and can lead to safety issues, expensive repairs and the ship being out of commission for weeks.

    Prior to the inspection process, the team will speak to the vessel owner to get an early understanding of any issues that may already be known. This will allow them to focus on those problematic areas to gain a better idea of where exactly the damage lies.

    Save Money by Inspecting Before You Drydock

    As any vessel owner knows, drydocking is an extremely expensive and time consuming process which means your ship can be unusable for an extended period of time. By conducting an underwater inspection before you drydock, you may be able to save large amounts of time and money through a simple underwater welding or maintenance job.

    Furthermore, ship owners avoid the potential issue of a low quote before the boat comes out of the water, then the repair company exponentially increasing the price once the boat is in the drydock.

    Fast and Efficient Inspections

    The biggest benefit of an underwater inspection is the short amount of time it takes to get a full understanding of the condition of the vessel. The diving experts can come to your ship quickly and the entire process only takes hours, meaning that you will immediately know if you are in need of repairs or if you can continue on your voyage. Also, the price quotes come almost instantly, so you can budget for the appropriate repairs when they are necessary.

    Antwerp Underwater Solutions and HC Diving offers full underwater inspection services carried out by our expert certified diving teams. Affordable and fast, we can help you discover any issues with your vessel to help save money by avoiding drydocking and having your ship repaired as soon as possible.

     

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