Regular cleaning of the ship keeps your boat in top working order. Corrosion, oxidation and biological formation have a profound effect on the profitability of ship systems. First of all, the dynamics of the ship suffers, increasing the resistance and the necessary thrust. Experienced shipowners know that regular cleaning of the vessel by a specialized company is a mandatory part of the maintenance activities. The process uses only environmentally friendly and material-friendly tools based on the cavitation jet principle.
This is a versatile cleaning method that can remove even the most stubborn dirt, for example, if your ship has been in port for a long time.
Our company has all the necessary equipment, as well as specially trained personnel. We develop an individually tailored cleaning concept for each ship, yacht or boat, which can include various services.
Recent research in cavitation fluid has led to the development of new technologies in the military, microsurgery and of course surface cleaning.
Cavitation is the process of formation of cavities in a liquid filled with steam. It does not arise from an increase in temperature, but as a result of a decrease in pressure with an increase in fluid velocity. The shock waves from the constant rupture of such cavities effectively and safely clean up any contamination.
The principle of the cavitation jet allows you to work directly in the water, regardless of whether the vessel is in port or on the open sea. This approach is applicable not only to ships, but also to piers, and even to any industrial and infrastructure projects. Berths are constantly exposed to the destructive effects of sea water, temperature fluctuations, and the growth of biological formations. However, legislation may prohibit the use of funds that destroy the local ecosystem. Our technology is the best choice for such cases.
Another significant advantage of the cavitation system is the versatility of its application to any type of surface.
Our tools are compact and capable of working in hard-to-reach places, where other cleaning technologies fail. Variation in pressure and flow rate ensures reliable cleaning without damaging the base coat. These are especially important indicators when laying pipelines, where each section 10 m long and 1.1 meters in diameter made of concrete and steel reinforcement must be thoroughly cleaned from the inside.
There can be more than 100,000 such sections in one project, and the speed of work with the use of our technology will certainly increase. On surfaces with low curvature, our method works flawlessly quickly - up to 1500 sq. m per hour.
However, even on such a huge scale, cavitation cleaning is completely safe for personnel, as it does not involve the use of high pressure or high temperatures. Nevertheless, the stream is able to remove any contamination regardless of layer thickness, even on stationary structures such as lighthouses, where solid biological deposits can accumulate for years.
At the same time, the environment will be safe.
The cleaning process uses only water without any chemical impurities and additives. In the course of cleaning work, there is no need to replace consumables or change tools. There is also no damage to the surface to be cleaned, which completely prevents the ingress of old paint residues into the environment.
Our team is very environmentally friendly and ensures minimal impact on nature.
During the operation of the vessel, biological deposits are formed on its hull. They significantly increase the mass of the ship and worsen the hydrodynamic parameters. This leads to increased load on the engine and significantly increases fuel consumption.
Fouling only directly to the propeller due to a decrease in hydrodynamic characteristics increases direct fuel consumption by 5-8%. In addition, it can damage steering, traction or kingston mechanisms.
The operation of the boat can also be very difficult due to the reduced efficiency of bottom or transom sensors that are constantly under water. Our divers-operated cleaning technology allows us to offer a full range of underwater hull treatment services, including vertical sides, flat bottom, curved sections and niches for vessels of all types and sizes.
We constantly observe the modern development of efficient and safe maritime transport for passengers and cargo. We are investing in the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly ways to maintain ships. This allows you to reduce operating costs and improve your safety, and we can strengthen our market position through quality work.
Any vessel is prone to fouling. For fishing vessels that go to sea, this problem is especially urgent. Any roughness on the body that disrupts laminar flow along the body will cause resistance, dirt build-up, and corrosion. As a result, the cost of servicing the vessel can increase by 10-25%.
Even cleaning a vessel with mild 40% hull contamination can save more than 5% in fuel, making the cost of cleaning payback in just a few months.
Time is unlikely to play a more important role in any other field than in logistics, where every minute can cost a lot of money.
The owners of container ships, especially if their trade routes run through warm seas, know how important it is to maintain the ship on time. According to independent studies, the speed loss of large vessels due to fouling is 8-15%, and the increase in fuel consumption reaches 35% between docks. Under favorable conditions for the marine fauna, its total mass on the ship's hull can reach 200 tons in 2 months. The usual growth rate is about 150 kg per sq. m for six months of active operation.
Our technology makes it possible to carry out measures to clean up ships from pollution without using dry docks. We can clean up both in port and on the open ocean. This successfully compensates for the low availability and high cost of drydocks.
We also provide services for handling containers and cargo compartments.
Tanks for liquid fuel, oil, oil tanks and other compartments for storing liquid cargo also need regular handling. The presence of deposits on the walls of such tanks is disadvantageous for the owner from an economic point of view. In addition, product residues can damage the reservoir or cause corrosion, even if the compartment is made of steel. In each oil compartment, an aggressive mixture of oil, water and sludge settles at the bottom, and suspended particles of any oil pollute the oil lines.
Fuel oil, condensate and external pollution are especially harmful. In addition to cleaning tanks, we deal with the treatment of tankers from external fouling. Such large ships can increase their maintenance costs up to a million euros per year or more.
Regular underwater cleaning of a vessel can restore its original speed by 95-98% and reduce fuel costs, which usually account for almost half of the total operating cost.
Removal of bitumen deposits and crude oil residues is often required in oil and gas platforms. In addition, the need for cleaning is sometimes due to the liquidation of the pipeline. It is required to remove oil residues from the pipes, and to clean the wax deposits on the walls.
The situation is complicated by the inaccessibility of the polluted site, which is not a problem for our technology. We successfully remove crude and heavy oil residues, clean chemical tanks and fuel tanks: diesel, kerosene and gasoline. We carry out comprehensive cleaning of drill rods, removing even multilayer deposits.
Our equipment is designed according to a special principle that guarantees high fault tolerance and reliability. All tools are made using innovative technologies, thanks to which we fulfill all obligations to the customer quickly and efficiently.
The efficiency of using cavitation cleaning technology is obvious. It compares favorably with traditional cleaning methods and has a number of advantages. The most obvious ones are: saving time and money on placing the ship in dry dock; the ability to quickly but gently clean even the most inaccessible surfaces; the ability to clean heavy dirt or fouling, even of great thickness; complete ecological cleanliness of processes; preservation of the coating of the surface to be cleaned; no need to change the tool during work; simplicity and safety of operation.
It is also worth noting that all equipment is compact and ready for immediate transportation by any means. The complex is being prepared on site for the cleaning procedure you specified.
We are ready to process any object. Customer satisfaction is our #1 goal.
