Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD) are required to ensure the structural and operational integrity of a marine asset. In the current economic climates where saving cost is a key driver along with safety however, structural integrity is of critical importance, UWILD inspection programs are becoming far more commonplace.

Master Divers is approved by all leading Class Societies to undertake underwater inspections and surveys, we conduct these surveys in-situ with divers or with remotely operated vehicle (ROV)-deployed latest techniques to deliver safer, more cost-effective subsea inspections that saves the asset owners and their clients time and money by reducing downtime, reducing off-contract times and reducing or eliminating the need for expensive and limited drydock space.

Our extensive, in-house capabilities enable us to provide you with an entire scope of inspection work, including special periodic surveys (SPSs) and underwater inspection in lieu of drydocking (UWILD), we manage the entire UWILD and inspection process, from the initial contact we create and execute inspection plans, submit the final deliverables, to meet inspection requirements with minimal off-hire time

Leveraging on modern technology, Master Divers is also able to deploy Diver and Underwater Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV) integration operations for a more effective and productive method solutions as per our client’s requirements.

Key benefits with UWILD Bottom Survey:

• No need to be in dry dock to be able to perform bottom survey
• Beneficial in areas of pour visibility or harsh environments where the traditional bottom survey by diver or ROV is ineffective and/or difficult to carry out.
• Significant cost saving potential.
• Safe, non-disruptive inspection.
• Can be carried out in combination with other surveys or activities.

Based on your scope of work and survey schedule, we work with you to design the most efficient inspection plan possible. We reliably deliver project-critical services including

• general visual inspection (GVI).
• close visual inspection (CVI).
• sea chest, thruster hub, and hull cleaning.
• internal and external inspection of overboard valves and sea chests.
• dual-isolation plugging of skin values for maintenance and repair.
• subsea non-destructive testing (NDT) by divers.
• internal ballast tank inspection
• mooring line cleaning, inspection, and analysis