Underwater Tunnel Thruster Exchanges & Repairs

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Subsea Global Solutions has the equipment and personnel to rapidly deploy anywhere around the world with minimal to no lead-time to perform underwater tunnel thruster repairs. Flexible Hyperbaric Cofferdams and tooling that is packaged for transport on commercial airliners as baggage, makes a global repair solution possible.
Bow Thrusters, Stern Thrusters and all other Tunnel Thrusters can be repaired underwater either completely wet or in a dry hyperbaric environment. Subsea Global Solutions Divers who are trained as factory technicians in the inspection and repair of tunnel thrusters makes Subsea Global Solutions the best choice for a fully manufacturer warranted repair.
Complete Tunnel thruster exchanges can be done either completely wet or with Flexible Hyperbaric Cofferdams. Instead of waiting for the dry dock to execute critical tunnel thruster maintenance, Subsea Global Solutions can provide fixed price tunnel thruster exchanges in its home port locations as part of a long-term maintenance program. Exchanges can be done while vessels remain in service with no impact to a vessel’s schedule or itinerary.
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View Full Case StudyThe benefits of removing a damaged bow thruster afloat are many. The customer was able to prevent further damage to the bearings and gears caused by the presence of seawater in the gear housing and the procedures allows the units to be overhauled prior to the vessels next dry-dock—or, they can be re-installed afloat by Subsea Global Solutions, which would help to eliminate the need for additional tug cost.
View Full Case StudyThe project was executed with two Subsea Global Solutions teams working around the clock. While the vessel trimming process was in motion, the team onboard the vessel began to drain the oil from the thruster while the dive team began removing the bow thruster tunnel gratings to gain full access to the bow thruster.
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View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions was engaged to perform an emergency underwater shaft seal repair on a mid-size cruise vessel docked in Eleusis, Greece.
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View Full Case StudyThe installation of complete SOx scrubber systems is entirely possible without taking the vessel out of the water. Subsea Global Solutions' involvement is focused on precision cutting of the hull penetrations for the sea chest openings and overboard spool pipe installation below the waterline.
View Full Case StudyDuring cargo operations, a submerged pile pierced through the hull. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with owner and class to develop repair plan that included the design and installation of an engineered cofferdam.
View Full Case StudyA Blue-Chip oil & gas company incurred several defects and cracks in a critical attachment member of an FPSO’s hull – these defects required repair to allow continued operation.
View Full Case StudyDesign flaws together with poor workmanship caused the bilge keel to fracture during operation in several locations. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with the owner and Class to perform permanent underwater wet weld repair on the fractures, without interrupting the production.
View Full Case StudyLearn how SGS performs stern tube and shaft seal replacements underwater minimizing downtime and avoiding costly drydocking.
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View Full Case StudyDryDock Magazine recently interviewed Harun (Aaron) Duzgoren (CCO), and Kevin Peters (Director, Technical Sales & Environmental Services) about a significant 100+ tonne rudder repair operation carried out afloat on a fully laden mainline container vessel.
View Full Case StudyThe installation of complete SOx scrubber systems is entirely possible without taking the vessel out of the water. Subsea Global Solutions' involvement is focused on precision cutting of the hull penetrations for the sea chest openings and overboard spool pipe installation below the waterline.
View Full Case Study3 month out of dry dock, galvanic corrosion caused heavy cavitation/erosion damage on PORT and STBD side rudders.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions can restore your propeller blades as a permanent repair, to OEM design geometry by cold static loading with our underwater propeller blade press.
View Full Case StudyThe benefits of removing a damaged bow thruster afloat are many. The customer was able to prevent further damage to the bearings and gears caused by the presence of seawater in the gear housing and the procedures allows the units to be overhauled prior to the vessels next dry-dock—or, they can be re-installed afloat by Subsea Global Solutions, which would help to eliminate the need for additional tug cost.
View Full Case StudyThe project was executed with two Subsea Global Solutions teams working around the clock. While the vessel trimming process was in motion, the team onboard the vessel began to drain the oil from the thruster while the dive team began removing the bow thruster tunnel gratings to gain full access to the bow thruster.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions started its underwater repair process by establishing load-rated rigging points above the propeller using 4F Class A wet welding procedures to allow safe new replacement propeller blade transfer of the propeller blades.
View Full Case StudyLearn how SGS performs stern tube and shaft seal replacements underwater minimizing downtime and avoiding costly drydocking.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions completed a complex aft shaft bearing repair in Hong Kong proving no challenge is too difficult for our underwater repair experts.
View Full Case Study: From cropping to polishing, Subsea Global Solutions delivers precision propeller repairs worldwide, restoring performance and efficiency fast.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions completed a successful twin shaft seal repair in the South Pacific minimizing downtime with expert underwater solutions.
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View Full Case StudyDryDock Magazine recently interviewed Harun (Aaron) Duzgoren (CCO), and Kevin Peters (Director, Technical Sales & Environmental Services) about a significant 100+ tonne rudder repair operation carried out afloat on a fully laden mainline container vessel.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions solves serious problems: Assisting a large fully laden Post-Panamax container vessel with steering issues. Subsea Global Solutions works with port authorities, class, and manufacturers to provide class-approved in-water float out removal, repair, and refit of a 110 mt rudder. Find out how our underwater inspection and survey services deliver practical, cost-effective solutions to a complex offshore problem. Subsea Global Solutions works with port authorities, class, and manufacturers to provide class-approved in-water rudder float out removal, repair, and refit of a 110 mt rudder. Helping owners safely reduce their risk exposure and related costs that would include diversions, delays, and downtime.
View Full Case StudyThe installation of complete SOx scrubber systems is entirely possible without taking the vessel out of the water. Subsea Global Solutions' involvement is focused on precision cutting of the hull penetrations for the sea chest openings and overboard spool pipe installation below the waterline.
View Full Case Study3 months out of dry dock, galvanic corrosion caused heavy cavitation/ erosion damage on PORT and STBD side rudders.
View Full Case Study3 month out of dry dock, galvanic corrosion caused heavy cavitation/erosion damage on PORT and STBD side rudders.
View Full Case StudyDuring cargo operations, a submerged pile pierced through the hull. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with owner and class to develop repair plan that included the design and installation of an engineered cofferdam.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions can restore your propeller blades as a permanent repair, to OEM design geometry by cold static loading with our underwater propeller blade press.
View Full Case StudyDesign flaws together with poor workmanship caused the bilge keel to fracture during operation in several locations. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with the owner and Class to perform permanent underwater wet weld repair on the fractures, without interrupting the production.
View Full Case StudyThe client indicated that the tailshaft had shifted aft approximately 200 mm when the ship’s crew was doing maintenance on the shaft coupling. It resulted in the aft water seal losing contact with the liner, causing large amounts of water ingress into the stern tube.
View Full Case StudyThe benefits of removing a damaged bow thruster afloat are many. The customer was able to prevent further damage to the bearings and gears caused by the presence of seawater in the gear housing and the procedures allows the units to be overhauled prior to the vessels next dry-dock—or, they can be re-installed afloat by Subsea Global Solutions, which would help to eliminate the need for additional tug cost.
View Full Case StudyThe project was executed with two Subsea Global Solutions teams working around the clock. While the vessel trimming process was in motion, the team onboard the vessel began to drain the oil from the thruster while the dive team began removing the bow thruster tunnel gratings to gain full access to the bow thruster.
View Full Case StudyThe client was in need of a turn-key—class approved—permanent repair. This included a single contractor that would manage the internal technical repair team, commercial diver team, prefabrication of the new spool pieces with flanges, final application of the 5-year warranty POLYFLAKE protective coating to 3000 microns on the new spool pipes, and achieving final class approval for the full repair procedure.
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View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions started its underwater repair process by establishing load-rated rigging points above the propeller using 4F Class A wet welding procedures to allow safe new replacement propeller blade transfer of the propeller blades.
View Full Case StudyLearn how SGS performs stern tube and shaft seal replacements underwater minimizing downtime and avoiding costly drydocking.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions completed a complex aft shaft bearing repair in Hong Kong proving no challenge is too difficult for our underwater repair experts.
View Full Case Study: From cropping to polishing, Subsea Global Solutions delivers precision propeller repairs worldwide, restoring performance and efficiency fast.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions completed a successful twin shaft seal repair in the South Pacific minimizing downtime with expert underwater solutions.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions divers performed a stern seal repair on a bulk carrier in Romania, delivering safe, efficient results without drydocking.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions conducted a major biofouling cleaning campaign in Korea, improving vessel efficiency and reducing fuel consumption.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions divers executed a complex underwater oil leak repair on a ferry in Canada, showcasing precision and compliance in marine repair solutions.
View Full Case StudyAnother happy client back to business: 3800 CPM of sand & silt dredged in a short time window, and under budget! Read the full case study here.
View Full Case StudySubsea Global Solutions has the equipment and personnel to rapidly deploy anywhere around the world with minimal to no lead-time to perform underwater tunnel thruster repairs. Flexible Hyperbaric Cofferdams and tooling that is packaged for transport on commercial airliners as baggage, makes a global repair solution possible.
Bow Thrusters, Stern Thrusters and all other Tunnel Thrusters can be repaired underwater either completely wet or in a dry hyperbaric environment. Subsea Global Solutions Divers who are trained as factory technicians in the inspection and repair of tunnel thrusters makes Subsea Global Solutions the best choice for a fully manufacturer warranted repair.
Complete Tunnel thruster exchanges can be done either completely wet or with Flexible Hyperbaric Cofferdams. Instead of waiting for the dry dock to execute critical tunnel thruster maintenance, Subsea Global Solutions can provide fixed price tunnel thruster exchanges in its home port locations as part of a long-term maintenance program. Exchanges can be done while vessels remain in service with no impact to a vessel’s schedule or itinerary.