M/V TSS SHEPHERD

M/V TSS SHEPHERD 

Thai Subsea Services Ltd. is proud to announce the arrival of our new diving boat TSS SHEPHERD.

This beautiful vessel will provide a first-class working experience for future TSS endeavors.

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Effects of Incorrect Hull Cleaning Practices

Incorrect maintenance practices and merely unprofessional ship care can turn up and cost you heaps of dollars in the long run. From potentially ruining the ecosystem (by harboring hazardous pests and marine species), a dirty hull can lead to various ship inefficiencies. If you’re new to the shipping industry or generally unaware of correct hull cleaning practices, our hull cleaning experts at Thai Subsea Services are here to help.

It’s extremely important to adopt a thorough and consistent hull cleaning program for your ships, whether they be bulk carriers, tankers, or offshore marine vessels.

In this blog, we will discuss the adverse impact of inconsistent and incorrect hull cleaning practices that can compromise your ship’s performance.

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BIOFOULING AND BIOSECURITY – Controlling the underwater threat to our ecosystems and economy

Within the shipping and environmental industries, “biofouling” is a term that is used to specifically refer to problematic species that attach to or grow on ships and oceanic infrastructure, leading to unwanted invasive species into delicate marine environments.

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Underwater Welding The Art of Mixing Fire and Water

Underwater What?

Underwater welding. The two words together sound like a contradictory statement. How could anything involving exposed electricity safely take place underwater?

Welding and water, electricity and fluid? It’s simply doesn’t sound right when hearing it for the first time. Under most circumstances, we see this mixture as a bad idea.

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International Association of Classification Societies

A ship intended to sail in international trade must hold a valid class certificate, issued upon verification of its compliance with the rules of a Classification Society.

Member societies of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) are non-governmental organizations that are responsible for more than 90% of the world’s cargo-carrying ships’ tonnage.

Some of these societies have been around for a very long time. Lloyd’s Register of London for example, was established in 1760.  In those times, the shipping industry was experiencing rapid growth and was in a need of a system to properly assess and ensure the quality of the ships embarking on travel in the high seas.

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Detrimental Elements Result in Loss of Efficiency and Profits in the Shipping Industry

Has your ship been getting slower while engine RPM’s and fuel consumption continue to increase?

Experiencing irregular or inaccurate doppler readings?

Lack of volume or pressure in your ship’s cooling system?

Been a while since your last dry docking?

Good chance your vessel is coated and clogged by massive amounts of aquatic marine life known as marine growth.

You may be at the receiving end of a plethora of problems to come…

“Marine growth” or “Biofouling” within the shipping industry is a term that is used to specifically refer to problematic species that attach and grow to the underside of vessel and other waterborne oceanic infrastructures.

As you will find out in this article, marine growth continues to be a menace for ship owners and operators alike, contributing to a large range of issues that negatively impact the shipping industry on the whole.

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