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UWILD

In-water survey in lieu of drydocking.

Commercial diver carrying out a close visual inspection below a vessel hull

In-Water Survey in Lieu of Drydocking carried out to class requirements — keeping the vessel trading while the hull, rudder, propeller, sea chests and underwater fittings are surveyed and recorded for the attending surveyor.

What the scope covers

  • Class-witnessed in-water survey
  • Hull, rudder and propeller examination
  • Sea chest and underwater fitting survey
  • Thickness readings where required
  • Survey video and report pack

How we deliver it

  1. 1

    Scope and plan

    We agree the objective, the acceptance criteria and the reporting format before anyone gets wet.

  2. 2

    Risk assess and mobilise

    Documented risk assessment, dive plan and equipment check, then mobilisation to the vessel, berth or facility.

  3. 3

    Execute under supervision

    Surface-supplied operations run by a qualified supervisor with continuous communications and stop-work authority.

  4. 4

    Report and close out

    Findings, video and photographs compiled into a report you can act on, hand to class or file for integrity records.