UNDERWATER HULL CLEANING REPORT

Vertical Sides and Curves: Found approximately 50–60% fouled with sea grass (thickness up to 5 mm) and 50–60% fouled with barnacles (thickness up to 10 mm) and cleaned using a brush kart system.

Flat Bottom: Found 100% fouled with barnacles (thickness up to 10 mm) and cleaned using a brush kart system.

Hull Paint Coating: Found in normal condition on both the vertical sides and flat bottom, with scratches noted on the fore peak caused by the anchor chain.

Propeller: Found 100% fouled with salt (thickness up to 1 mm) and 60% fouled with barnacles (thickness up to 5 mm) and polished using a propeller polishing system with 3M diamond disc pads.

Rope Guard: Found in good condition.

Tail Shaft: Found free from oil leakage and without any entanglements.

Sea Chest Gratings: Found approximately 50% fouled with barnacles (thickness up to 5 mm) and cleaned. All gratings were in position, including bolts and nuts, with proper securing arrangements.

Rudder: Found approximately 60% fouled with sea grass (thickness up to 3 mm) and cleaned using a mono brush system.

BEFORE CLEANING

AFTER CLEANING

PROJECT DETAILS

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Location: Tema, Ghana
Completed: 2025