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Offshore Subsea Support in the Gulf of Thailand: Safe Mobilization to Completion Offshore subsea support is a core part of what we do, and we have just completed another successful project in the Gulf of Thailand. Our team delivered the work safely, efficiently and to the high standards our clients expect. As a result, the …

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), or Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), remains one of the most reliable and widely used Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods. It has been a cornerstone in a wide range of industries, like aerospace, oil & gas, shipping, rail, and heavy manufacturing for decades. Non-Destructive Testing refers to evaluating properties to a component without …

At Thai Subsea Services Ltd., we specialize in providing Class-approved, thorough, and impartial underwater inspections that ship owners, Classification societies, insurers, and port authorities rely on when the future of a vessel hangs in the balance. When serious structural concerns arise — excessive corrosion, buckling, cracking, or suspected hull failure, to name a few — …

Cracks are among the most common and dangerous forms of damage in materials and structural components—if left unchecked—can lead to sudden and catastrophic failure. In the maritime industry, one of the main objectives of underwater inspections are to identify the presence of any cracks, in order to address them immediately before further propagation can offer. …

In an era where the shipping industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, key technologies like Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) —commonly known as “Scrubbers”—are making waves. These systems enable commercial vessels to comply with stringent international regulations such as the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 Sulphur Cap Mandate, which set the global …

The global commercial shipping industry is the lifeblood of international trade, transporting over 80% of goods traded globally. But as this industry grows, so do the challenges it faces — and one of the most overlooked yet increasingly dangerous threats is marine debris. When we think of marine debris, things like plastic bottles and general …

Ships are incredible feats of engineering, designed to withstand the harshest conditions of the sea. Yet, despite their massive size, advanced materials, and cutting-edge technology, ships still break or fail. While the title of this blog may seem broad or blatantly obvious, it is worthwhile discussing the causes of these failures, which can range from …

Thailand, with its strategic location in Southeast Asia, has long been a hub for maritime trade and services. Furthermore, when it comes to maintaining the integrity and safety of ships, underwater ship services are an essential aspect of the maritime industry. As the world’s shipping industry continues to expand, conducting ship services in Thailand is …

Thai Subsea Services responded to an urgent request from a good client’s vessel regarding a suspected leak in one of the vessel’s bilge tanks.  As the high water level alarms were still sounding, team TSS onboard the diving vessel M/V TSS SHEPHERD were already en route to the injured vessel. Upon arrival at the vessel, …

Thai Subsea Services Ltd., in collaboration with our European partners, performed a permanent hull insert plate repair on a cruise vessel during this busy holiday season. After meeting with the overseas dive/technician team directly from the airport, and checking into the vessel at Laem Chabang, Thailand, the teams immediately got to work. An internal inspection …

Back to Basics In this ever-evolving and fast-paced world, there is a constant appetite to achieve quicker results, better efficiency, more growth and bigger profits. This is especially true within the shipping and ship husbandry industries. As technology advances, the capacity for global manufacturing increases, allowing for larger and larger vessels to be constructed at …

In the world of maritime navigation, precision and control are paramount. Whether you’re maneuvering through congested harbours or docking in tight quarters, the ability to command your vessel with confidence is essential. This is where thrusters emerge as indispensable tools for vessel operators seeking to elevate their seafaring experience. Understanding Thrusters Manoeuvring thrusters are transversal …