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  • BACD Kicks Off with Industry Association for Commercial Divers

    BACD Kicks Off with Industry Association for Commercial Divers

    In accordance with its constitution, The Belgian Association of Commercial Divers (BACD) announces that Hans Cuylits is its new President and Chairman of the Board.

    Hans Cuylits said: “My aim is to increase the impact and effectiveness of BACD to its members and other stakeholders through the implementation of our strategy developed over the last year.

    I have a particular passion in developing collaborative ‘win-win’ relationships between commercial divers, dive companiers and suppliers in order to bring projects off the drawing board and into the dive field.”

    The Belgian Association of Commercial Divers (BACD) is a leading diving association representing the vast majority of commercial divers in the inshore and offshore marine industry worldwide. They have a membership of over 60 companies including divers, suppliers and numerous non-governmental organisations (NGOs). BACD was formed in 2017.

    The mission is to improve performance and safety in the commercial diving industry. BACD achieves this by leveraging the expertise of their members through conferences, seminars and meetings, and in publishing leading standards of technical and operating guidance in key areas of safety, quality, and offshore performance.

    In addition, BACD represent their members in dialogue with other industry bodies, regulators. BACD is very active in international regulatory and policy matters in the upstream industry.

    Mission – to improve performance and safety in the commercial diving industry.

    Vision – to be the global authority in the commercial diving industry by championing better regulation and the delivery of authoritative technical practices. This will be achieved by being the focal point for developing opinion and influence in the industry.

    Value proposition – to influence our industry in key technical, contractual, policy and regulatory matters that are in the collective best interest of the commercial diving inudstry.

  • Underwater Propeller Repair for Efficient Fuel Consumption

    Underwater Propeller Repair for Efficient Fuel Consumption

    No matter the size or style of your vessel, fuel consumption is always something that ship owners are looking to improve. With today’s fuel costs significantly higher than that of the past, finding any possible measure to lower consumption is always welcomed.

    One of the most important ways to ensure your vessel’s fuel consumption is optimized is to conduct underwater investigations and repairs on the propeller. As the driving force of every ship, the propeller’s condition is directly correlated with the amount of fuel the ship consumes during each voyage.

    The first and most obvious step is to check to the propeller blades for any damage, including dents and scratches that alter the natural rotation. Although they may seem miniscule, even the smallest imperfections on the blades can drastically decrease fuel efficiency, leading to higher costs on every trip you make.

    Smooth Blades for Better Consumption

    If a propeller is discovered to have dents or damage that are inhibiting its movement, a majority of the time it will undergo a smoothing process. The intensive propeller polishing creates smooth and damage-free blades that immediately impact the amount of fuel which is consumed. The added benefit of the process is that it helps maintain the propeller by removing any initially small damage that can grow into a biggest problem in the future.

    By regularly polishing propeller blades, you are not only saving money with the amount of fuel your vessel consumes, but you are also taking preventive measures to ensure you will not need to drydock your ship for more serious problems in the future.

    Propeller Cone Fin Installation

    Another method for saving fuel is adding a cone fin to your propeller, which helps reduce energy loss in its slipstream. By limiting the cavitation on the hull and rudder, this simple yet effective addition can lower fuel consumption by up to 5% immediately.

    The installation process for the cone fins is done completely underwater by the expert team of licensed diving ship technicians, meaning that your vessel will not need to be drydocked or be out of service at any point. The cone is lowered into the water as close as possible to the propeller, then the technicians go to work to install them directly onto the propeller’s vortex hub.

    At Antwerp Underwater Solutions, we offer a wide variety of propeller services that can help you maximize fuel consumption efficiency without having to undergo serious repairs or processes. Our experienced diving engineers are able to complete all the work in a timely manner, while the process is extremely affordable and offers an incredible return on investment due to the massive savings on fuel consumption.