Underwater Ship Inspection and Hull Cleaning

EPRONS commercial divers clean and inspect ship hulls afloat, without dry-docking, in Latvian ports and in other EU countries. Inspections are carried out by divers or by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), with video documentation for the shipowner, the classification society or the insurer.

EPRONS commercial diver at a ship's hull by the anchor chain

Our hull services

In-water survey for class
Documented hull inspection for the shipowner, with video and photo report
Hull cleaning, including sea chests and gratings
Propeller cleaning and polishing
Hull thickness measurement
Replacement of zinc anodes
Replacement and repair of underwater transducers
Blanking off sea chests

Why clean the hull and propeller

Marine growth on the hull and propeller increases drag and fuel consumption. Regular in-water cleaning and propeller polishing help the vessel keep its speed and reduce fuel costs. An inspection shows the condition of the coating, anodes and underwater fittings before small problems become expensive repairs.

How we work

You send the vessel details, the port and the scope of work.
We agree the method – divers, ROV or both – and the schedule, including work during the port stay.
The team works from the quay or from our diving support vessel DSV EPRONS II.
You receive the results: video, photos and a written report.

EPRONS diver and tender preparing for a container ship hull inspection

Why EPRONS

Qualified commercial (industrial) divers on staff
Commercial diving to 50 m and ROV operations to 400 m
Approved service supplier for in-water survey of ships and mobile offshore units by diver or ROV with Latvian Maritime Register of Shipping, LR – Lloyd’s Register, BV – Bureau Veritas, DNV – Det Norske Veritas, ABS – American Bureau of Shipping and RINA
EPRONS Ltd has a quality management system (ISO 9001) and an occupational health and safety management system (ISO 45001) certified by DNV Latvia

Frequently asked questions

Does the vessel need to go to dry dock?
No. Cleaning and inspection are done afloat, alongside the quay or at anchor.

Can the in-water survey be accepted by the classification society?
EPRONS is an approved service supplier for in-water surveys by diver or ROV with Latvian Maritime Register of Shipping, LR – Lloyd’s Register, BV – Bureau Veritas, DNV – Det Norske Veritas, ABS – American Bureau of Shipping and RINA. Tell us the vessel’s class society and we will confirm the procedure before the work.

What do we receive after the inspection?
Video and photos of the hull, propeller and fittings, and a written report on their condition.