DEM FIVE, LARNACA

Vertical sides and curves were found 90% fouled with sea grass and were cleaned by using hydraulic brush kart system. Flat bottom was found 80% fouled with marine growth and was cleaned by using hydraulic brush kart system. Five bladed fixed propeller was found 100% fouled with marine growth and 100% with salt, which was cleaned and polished by using 3M diamond disc pads. Sea chest gratings were found slightly fouled with marine growth and were cleaned. Hull paint coating found in satisfactory condition. Bilge keels found in good condition. No leakage of oil was observed on the tail-shaft. Rope-guard was found in position.