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Underwater inspection of ships and rigs
In this article, you read more about our inspection services. Odin Diving A/S is a well-established commercial diving company that performs inspections on various ships and rigs.
Inspection of IWS, UWILDs and more
Odin Diving A/S is a well-established commercial diving company that performs various kinds of inspections. Our competent divers have extensive experience with all kinds of tasks within the field of commercial diving, including maintenance, repair, and inspection.
Inspection is an important aspect within the maritime industry, as thorough inspections can prevent accidents caused by damage or wear. There are various requirements to different types of vessels in relation to how often they need to be inspected and also what kinds of inspections they require.
As your experienced commercial diving service, we are able to conduct various kinds of inspections, like:
- UWILDs
- IWS
- Grounding surveys
- Sale and purchase surveys
- Marine growth and coating surveys
- And much more
We are furthermore classed by the major classification societies: DNV-GL, ClassNK, Lloyd’s Register, ABS, Bureau Veritas and Rina. You can find all our certificates here.
Since 2008, we have offered our services to and conducted work in the shipping, wind and also oil and gas sectors. We are therefore highly experienced with commercial diving, and thereby you can expect our services to be of the highest quality and in accordance with current legislation and IMCA requirements.
Great Experience with In water Survey (IWS) and Inspection
One of our areas of expertise within commercial diving is in water survey (IWS) and underwater inspection in lieu of dry-docking. Some classification societies also use the abbreviations IWS and UWILD. These services entail inspection of a vessel while it is still afloat, and the focus of the inspection is thus the parts of the vessel that are under water.
Through an in water survey (IWS) or UWILD, we perform an inspection where focus is on several areas. Some of these areas are damage and wear that can be a result of groundings, collisions, etc. Signs of damage and wear can for example be hull roughness and corrosion. Moreover, also marine fouling and the condition of the coating are examples of what is inspected in an in water survey (IWS) or UWILD.
Not all ships are qualified for in water survey (IWS), as there are different requirements for different types of vessels. However, for those ships who are eligible for this service, this kind of inspection can be economically beneficial.
In water survey (IWS) and underwater inspection in lieu of dry-docking are methods of inspection that serve as alternatives to dry-docking, which can be a very expensive and challenging affair. All of our divers are experts within their field, and thus we can ensure a quality service at a fair price.
We offer a Wide Array of Inspection Services
In addition to UWILDs and In Water Survey (IWS), other commercial diving services that we offer, falling under the subject of inspection, are grounding surveys and surveys in relation to impact with any objects. There can be many reasons to why an underwater survey may be required, and these are only some of the reasons.
A grounding survey may, as the name implies, be needed after a grounding. Grounding can cause a lot of damage to a ship, and therefore it is highly important to detect any damage caused by a grounding. Depending on what kind of seabed the ship is impacted by and how hard or serious of a grounding it is, damage may be severe. Therefore, grounding surveys are very important for the safety aboard a ship and also the performance of the vessel.
Like groundings, other kinds of impact by floating objects or the like may also be crucial in regard to safety and performance. Impact by a solid object may cause damage to vital elements and equipment like the propeller or sonars. Odin Diving A/S can perform inspection on your ship to ensure safety and optimal performance. Furthermore, if any damage is so severe that it requires repair, Odin Diving A/S also conducts repairs. Read more about our range of commercial diving services relating to underwater repair here.
Inspection of Marine Growth and Coating
Odin Diving A/S also offers commercial diving services within the field of inspection of coating and detection of marine growth. The state of the marine growth and the condition of the coating are important factors in relation to both performance and safety.
Coating is applied for various reasons, some of which are for anti-corrosion and anti-fouling purposes. Through inspection, our experienced divers investigate the coating, e.g. for signs of incorrect application or ineffectiveness.
Marine growth like barnacles and tubeworms can impact the performance of a ship through factors like speed and fuel consumption, and thus marine fouling may impact the performance of a vessel. When you monitor the state of marine growth, you can take action to remove it before it becomes a serious problem. Odin Diving A/S also provides various services within maintenance and are able to perform hull cleaning, which removes marine fouling. See more about our services within maintenance here.
Surveys in relation to Sale or Purchase
Our services also include surveys in relation to sale or purchase. If you are about to either sell or purchase a vessel, Odin Diving A/S can therefore assist with surveys.
As we are specialized in commercial diving, we can inspect the vessel while it is afloat. Thereby, we assist in bringing attention to the general condition of the vessel in question. We will thus discover any potential damage, corrosion or other important aspects.
Contact us if you are in need of IWS, UWILDs or other kind of services
Please contact Odin Diving A/S, if you are in need of IWS, UWILDs or other kind of underwater our services. You are also very welcome to contact us, if you have any questions about our services.
Contact us by phone on (+45) 98 15 30 30 or send us an e-mail on info@odindiving.dk
Our main services
Discover the core services we offer to support the maritime and offshore industries. From inspections to repairs, our experienced team ensures your ships and rigs remain safe, efficient, and operational.
Inspection
Comprehensive inspections for ships and rigs, including IWS, UWILDs, and structural surveys.
Maintenance
Hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and corrosion prevention to optimise performance.
Underwater Repair
Reliable underwater welding and repairs for ships and rigs to minimize downtime.
Non-destructive testing
Certified personnel at levels 1 and 2 for planning, execution, and documentation of NDT.
Class approved welding
We have approved welding procedures for fillet weldings in all positions.
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