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One of the most important aspects of maritime shipment facilitation is managing ship maintenance and repairs. Buying and selling a vessel is a major investment, and it should be kept in a top-notch state during its lifespan to ensure minimal loss of value when it comes to selling it off again.   Maintaining the state …

Thai Subsea is happily celebrating our 18th month's birthday! Thai Subsea begun with humble origins that lead to our exponential growth and success, it is a direct attestation to the hard work and unrivaled perseverance shown by everyone over this last year and a half, even more so during these challenging times. . .It has …

Ship engineers and marine experts emphasize regular ship maintenance, inspections, and repair. These steps are vital to ensure fuel efficiency, damage prevention, and operational productivity of marine vessels, boats, and ships.While mariners can perform some of these routine maintenance tasks themselves, some inspections, especially those carried out below the waterline are best left to the …

Scheduled vessel maintenance is an inescapable reality for any shipowner. As with any other major investment, the protection and longevity of the asset is the top priority of its success. Nowadays, regular maintenance, including periodical inspections and repairs, has become even more necessary due to the ever-increasing demands set by the international maritime regulatory bodies, …

Transducers are an integral part of any ship and play an instrumental role in aiding the safe navigation of all vessels the world over. This article will explain the importance of transducers and their applications in the commercial shipping and marine industries. It is also important to learn about their inner workings to ensure they …

Preventive maintenance is common practice in the shipping industry. It not only plays a significant role in enhancing a ship’s overall efficiency but also helps companies enjoy high returns. The primary benefit of preventive ship maintenance is its ability to detect potential problems ahead of time. In addition to corrective and predictive maintenance, prevention is …

What is Corrosion? Corrosion is a naturally occurring process of materials returning to their natural state. As with any man-made material, a considerable amount of energy is put into the finished product through mining, smelting, and processing. It’s the act of corrosion that reverts these finished products to their original form. Above left, we see …

A rudder is one of the most important components in any marine vessel. It enables the helmsman to steer, control, and direct the ship in the sea. A damaged rudder poses a high risk to the structural integrity of the ship. Without an efficient rudder, a ship can’t operate properly, even with all other systems …

A propeller, known as a ‘screw’ for its appearance is a fan-like piece of machinery attached to the stern of a ship. They come in many varieties and designs, they can be left-hand turning or right-hand turning, they are fitted in pairs or in threes and may be covered in shrouds and nozzles. However, their …

Regular maintenance of your vessel is important. It increases its lifespan, saves money, improves ship efficiency, and keeps your crew safe. Regular inspections and maintenance are necessary procedures and encompass many things. Here’s a shortlist of things that your ship needs when undergoing underwater maintenance. Propeller Polishing Propeller polishing reduces the roughness of its surface, …

A good subsea service provider should be able to provide a wide range of services, such as underwater welding, hull inspection and cleaning, propeller polishing, biofouling assessments, transducer change-outs, underwater ship repairs like leak management, rope guard installations, and much more. Here’s what you should look for when choosing your next subsea services provider: State-of-the-art …

Underwater welding is a lucrative yet dangerous field and one of the best paid undertakings for commercial divers. Since ships are subject to extraneous conditions like storms and ice or may become damaged by collisions and accidents, they sometimes require intervention by underwater welders. Here’s a short intro for everything that you need to know …