In-water hull cleaning is a precise method performed when a ship is submerged in water, aiming to uphold and enhance its operational efficiency. This specialized procedure entails the gentle elimination of marine organisms, biofouling, and debris from the hull of ship’s surface, resulting in improved hydrodynamic performance and decreased fuel usage. Our proficient divers employ a brush kart system to carefully cleanse the hull’s exterior.
Barnacles, algae, oysters – marine organisms seem magnetically drawn to unattended hulls. As little as 1mm of fouling buildup increases drag by 80%, forcing ships to guzzle substantially more fuel to maintain speed.
Without proper cleaning, fouling accumulation leads to:
Unchecked fouling strains engines and damages hull coatings.
Our experienced divers don’t just spot clean – they restore factory-smooth hydrodynamics. We combine precision assessment, eco-friendly methods, and rigorous fouling removal protocols to deliver:
Biofouling occurs when the smooth, low-friction surfaces of vessels in water attract marine life to attach and grow. At Trident Services, we know biofouling can negatively impact your vessel’s performance and fuel efficiency, increasing operational costs and emissions. It also poses a risk of transferring invasive species to different ecosystems.
To prevent biofouling, we recommend regular cleaning and maintenance for your vessels. This is crucial to managing biofouling effectively and reducing its ecological impact. Our skilled divers use specialized tools and methods to safely remove biofouling while protecting the marine environment. Trust Trident Services to help you proactively address biofouling through routine hull and propeller cleaning.
Let our hull cleaning experts keep your ships sailing at peak performance all year
Trident Services provides specialized, affordable maintenance to keep vessels operating safely and efficiently. Our skilled teams care for your marine assets like they’re our own.
