Case Study
Thruster Overhaul on SSDU Independencia-2 (formerly La Muralla IV)
In 2024, Subsea Global Solutions completed a high-stakes thruster overhaul project on the La Murella oil rig, managed by our team based in Curaçao. This complex operation required the removal, servicing, and reinstallation of eight thrusters within a tight timeframe, ensuring the rig maintained peak performance. Our highly skilled diver-technicians dismounted the thrusters, installed cofferdams for secure on-site maintenance, and transported the thrusters onshore, where they were overhauled to meet OEM standards. Once the servicing was complete, our team reinstalled each thruster to bring the rig back to optimal performance executing a rapid, turn-key solution to meet the client’s operational demands.
After project completion, the client expressed strong satisfaction with Subsea Global’s project management and the dedication of our acting Project Manager, praising him for his effective communication and commitment to excellence, underscoring our commitment to high-quality, client-focused solutions in challenging offshore environments.
This successful project demonstrates Subsea Global’s expertise in delivering turn-key, rapid repair solutions, solidifying our role as a trusted partner in critical underwater services.
At Subsea Global Solutions, we’re ready to mobilize worldwide on short notice to provide rapid underwater tunnel thruster repairs. Our specialized equipment, including flexible Hyperbaric Cofferdams and portable tooling, enables our team to perform complex repairs globally. Whether your vessel’s bow, stern, or tunnel thrusters require wet or dry repairs, our diver-technicians are factory-trained to deliver fully manufacturer-warranted solutions.
We understand that time is critical, so our team offers fixed-price thruster exchanges at key home port locations, keeping your vessel on schedule without the need for dry-docking. With SGS, your tunnel thrusters are in expert hands—back in service efficiently and with minimal disruption.