Diving service for shipping

Diving services for Shipping are one of our most important areas of focus, where we offer high flexibility and tailored solutions in close collaboration with our clients. Our experience and expertise in underwater work, in the industry region Grenland, ensures safe and efficient implementation of projects.

Contact

P: 469 73 900
E: geir@uvann.no

Tailor-made solutions

Ships in operation often have limited time for maintenance and inspection. Our shipping diving services provide you with a fast, reliable and cost-effective solution for inspection, cleaning and repair – without the need for docking. We serve ports, anchorages and offshore locations with professional diving teams and advanced equipment.

In collaboration with our partners, we strive to be at the forefront of knowledge, technology and procedures. We develop and implement solutions that provide both economic and functional benefits for our customers.

Our underwater services for shipping

  • Underwater Inspection – Condition assessment of hull, propeller, rudder and underwater intakes with high-resolution video and photos.
  • Hull Cleaning – Removal of fouling and marine organisms to improve fuel efficiency.
  • Propeller and Rudder Inspection – Detection of damage, corrosion and cavitation wear.
  • Anode Replacement and Corrosion Protection – Replacement and installation of sacrificial anodes to increase the life of the vessel.
  • Underwater Repairs – Sealing leaks, minor welding tasks and installation of hull plates underwater.
  • Load Port and Thruster Inspection – Safety check of cargo hatches and thruster systems to prevent operational disruption.

Our aproach

High flexibility and quick response

Tailor-made solutions adapted to each individual customer

Use of advanced equipment and techniques

Strict requirements for safety and quality

National coverage

We have the capacity to operate on a broad national scale, with main focus on East Norway. I.e. from Oslo and Drammen to Vestfold and Telemark with many projects in the industry region of Grenland. Our team is always ready to adapt to new challenges. Our ability to quickly adapt ensures efficient and reliable diving services for the shipping industry. We adapt our services according to the needs and requirements of our clients.

Some of our references


Inspection of quay facilities, water intakes


Replacing the cooling water inlet, cleaning the cooling water tank


Laying water and sewage to various cabin fields

Inspection, analysis and report

We perform approved underwater inspections with associated damage reports / condition analyses, thickness measurements of steel within shipping and in-onshore facilities.

Insurance and salvage

We perform everything within salvage and search. Our customers are insurance companies, public agencies and private clients.

Wires and pipes

Preliminary investigations / clearance, wiring / pipe work, post-inspections, repairs, securing, remediation. Our divers are Nemko certified in butt welding and electrofusion welding for welding pipes and pipe fittings made of (PP) and (PE).

Maritime construction

We have extensive experience with maritime construction work of all sizes, such as foundation work, dredging, formwork, casting, drilling, blasting, and more.