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Through our Underwater Fleet Management program, we will help to ensure your fleet reduces its carbon intensity and stays within the IMO energy efficiency rating system coming into effect 01 Jan 2023.

Biofouling Management

It is no secret that the maritime industry is rapidly changing when it comes to the phrase - Biofouling Management. It used to mean that vessel owners/ managers could effectively manage their annual fuel expenditures with regular, proactive hull and propeller maintenance. Now, it is one of the most highly recommended shipping practices by the IMO and various other marine organizations due to the harmful impact that invasive aquatic species has on international marine environments around the world.

The IMO is saying that a biofouling management plan is “recommended” but for any vessel calling US ports a biofouling management plan is required since 2013 in VGP. Vessels with Bahamas flag are also required to have biofouling management plans. Today the focus on biofouling from the maritime governing bodies and countries around the globe is increasing rapidly with mandated biofouling protocols in place for vessels entering New Zealand (NZ MPI), California, and Australia who have turned this “recommendation”— into law, and just like NZ MPI, more countries/ states are in the process of implementing similar regulations sooner than later.

Furthermore, the IMO has set a goal to reduce vessels that are above 5,000 GT and trading internationally to reduce their carbon intensity of international shipping by 40% up to 2030, compared to 2008. In June 2021, during the MEPC 76, the IMO had accepted the changes in Annex VI, which is related to the prevention of air pollution from vessels, in where an Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) for existing vessels has been adopted. These changes will start as of 1 January 2023. From then on, vessels will get an energy efficiency rating from A – E, where A is best.

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What will Subsea Global Solutions do for you?

  • Subsea Global Solutions will provide a service schedule based on economic and environmental factors, and help you succeed in the current era of environmental performance management by increasing the energy efficiency rating of vessels. You will have various options to choose from based on a schedule that best fits your budget and vessel needs.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will provide a pricing schedule so you can pre-plan for the entire year’s budget so there is no last-minute cost.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will execute underwater cleaning/grooming services according to best biofouling management practices or if required, to the NZ MPI Craft Risk Management Standard to ensure each vessel is considered compliant to the NZ MPI “Long Stay” or ”Short Stay” categories.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will communicate directly with NZ MPI with your team in copy when it comes to report delivery and discussion around the hull’s biofouling conditions. We will include the vessel Biofouling Management Plan in our NZ MPI final report.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will provide portal access to our cloud based dive report database that can be accessed anywhere enabling the vessel Master to have all the biofouling reports available when needed.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will ensure that your life is made easy when it comes to the portion of your vessel that is under the sea.

Overhauling demountable thrusters, commercial diving solutions, offshore semi-sub drillship

Offshore Asset Maintenance, biofouling and repositioning support

Enjoy our short trailer on Offshore Asset Maintenance services.

Got heavy biofouling? You need a PORTABLE C-ROV!

Enjoy our short trailer on our Cleaning Remote Operated Vehicle, the PORTABLE C-ROV, ideally suited for heavier macrofouling before repositioning your vessel or offshore asset.

Overhauling demountable thrusters, commercial diving solutions, offshore semi-sub drillship

Case Studies

Employee Spotlight: Uwe Aschemeier

We're proud to spotlight Uwe Aschemeier, our Head of Welding Services. With extensive experience as a commercial diver, Uwe is also an award-winning educator and a respected speaker in the underwater welding industry, known for his dedication to advancing industry standards and sharing his expertise worldwide.

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Advanced Underwater Welding Training in Long Beach, CA

In October, Subsea Global Solutions held its advanced underwater welding training course in our training center in Long Beach, providing a comprehensive 10-day program designed to hone practical skills and qualify participants for new joint geometries and/or new welding positions.

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Underwater Weld Repairs – Requirements and Execution

Underwater welding, especially underwater wet welding, is gaining more and more acceptance. This article from Welding & Cutting Magazine takes a deep dive into types, procedures, and codes.

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Skeg Ripped from Azipod

3 month out of dry dock, galvanic corrosion caused heavy cavitation/erosion damage on PORT and STBD side rudders.

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Hull Breach on Tanker

During cargo operations, a submerged pile pierced through the hull. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with owner and class to develop repair plan that included the design and installation of an engineered cofferdam.

View Full Case Study

Offshore Oil and Gas

A Blue-Chip oil & gas company incurred several defects and cracks in a critical attachment member of an FPSO’s hull – these defects required repair to allow continued operation.

View Full Case Study

Bilge Keel Repair on FPSO

Design flaws together with poor workmanship caused the bilge keel to fracture during operation in several locations. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with the owner and Class to perform permanent underwater wet weld repair on the fractures, without interrupting the production.

View Full Case Study

Oil Leak Repair – August 2017

Subsea Global Solutions Halifax quickly resolved an oil leak crisis on a remote Canadian ferry with careful night repairs, revealing a deteriorated weld issue.

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Subsea Global Solutions Removes Anchor Chain Debris Before Vessel's Planned Departure

Efficient removal of anchor chain debris by Subsea Global Solutions before the vessel's planned departure. Trust our expertise for timely and reliable debris removal services.

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Double Bow Thruster Removal by Subsea Global Solutions

The benefits of removing a damaged bow thruster afloat are many. The customer was able to prevent further damage to the bearings and gears caused by the presence of seawater in the gear housing and the procedures allows the units to be overhauled prior to the vessels next dry-dock—or, they can be re-installed afloat by Subsea Global Solutions, which would help to eliminate the need for additional tug cost.

View Full Case Study

Afloat Bow Thruster Blade Seal Exchange by Subsea Global Solutions

The project was executed with two Subsea Global Solutions teams working around the clock. While the vessel trimming process was in motion, the team onboard the vessel began to drain the oil from the thruster while the dive team began removing the bow thruster tunnel gratings to gain full access to the bow thruster.

View Full Case Study

Scrubber Overboard Spool Pipe Repairs with 5 Year Warranty

The installation of complete SOx scrubber systems is entirely possible without taking the vessel out of the water. Subsea Global Solutions' involvement is focused on precision cutting of the hull penetrations for the sea chest openings and overboard spool pipe installation below the waterline.

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Scrubber Installation Without Dry Docking

Discover our innovative scrubber installation solution without dry docking. Minimize downtime and costs while ensuring compliance. Learn more today.

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Propeller Shaft Replacement and DNV Approved Rudder Horn Repair while Afloat

Subsea Global Solutions (SGS) recently completed a challenging underwater repair for a commercial ship owner whose vessel had suffered severe grounding damage including a badly damaged propeller, partial loss of the rudder horn, rudder damage, and even...

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DryDock Magazine Interview - The Big 3Rs of Rudder Repairs Afloat

DryDock Magazine recently interviewed Harun (Aaron) Duzgoren (CCO), and Kevin Peters (Director, Technical Sales & Environmental Services) about a significant 100+ tonne rudder repair operation carried out afloat on a fully laden mainline container vessel.

View Full Case Study

Subsea Global Solutions solves serious problems: Assisting a large, fully laden post-Panamax container vessel with steering issues

Subsea Global Solutions solves serious problems: Assisting a large fully laden Post-Panamax container vessel with steering issues. Subsea Global Solutions works with port authorities, class, and manufacturers to provide class-approved in-water float out removal, repair, and refit of a 110 mt rudder. Find out how our underwater inspection and survey services deliver practical, cost-effective solutions to a complex offshore problem. Subsea Global Solutions works with port authorities, class, and manufacturers to provide class-approved in-water rudder float out removal, repair, and refit of a 110 mt rudder. Helping owners safely reduce their risk exposure and related costs that would include diversions, delays, and downtime.

View Full Case Study

Galvanic Corrosion damage on Rudders

3 months out of dry dock, galvanic corrosion caused heavy cavitation/ erosion damage on PORT and STBD side rudders.

View Full Case Study

Subsea Global Solutions delivers marine dredging project to improve mooring access

Another happy client back to business: 3800 CPM of sand & silt dredged in a short time window, and under budget! Read the full case study here.

View Full Case Study

Propeller Shaft Replacement and DNV Approved Rudder Horn Repair while Afloat

Subsea Global Solutions (SGS) recently completed a challenging underwater repair for a commercial ship owner whose vessel had suffered severe grounding damage including a badly damaged propeller, partial loss of the rudder horn, rudder damage, and even...

View Full Case Study

Underwater Propeller Blade Straightening & Cold Static Loading

Subsea Global Solutions can restore your propeller blades as a permanent repair, to OEM design geometry by cold static loading with our underwater propeller blade press.

View Full Case Study

Subsea Global Solutions Replaces Propeller Blades After Contact Damage

Subsea Global Solutions started its underwater repair process by establishing load-rated rigging points above the propeller using 4F Class A wet welding procedures to allow safe new replacement propeller blade transfer of the propeller blades.

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Propeller Repairs – Worldwide – March 2018

Subsea Global Solutions' propeller repair services in Canada, Panama, Uruguay, Singapore, and El Salvador. Explore our expert Diver's methods and tools.

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Propellers: How Smooth is Smooth?

By utilizing a multi-stage polishing process and diver / technicians trained in the proper analysis of the propeller condition, Subsea Global Solutions' process has proven to be an integral part of fuel efficiency programs. The benefits of maintaining a polished propeller have been known for years, but what has not been known is "how smooth is smooth"?

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Focus On: Underwater Seal Replacement

Subsea Global Solutions performs high-capacity underwater repairs worldwide. Discover the innovative techniques and use of TransHab for underwater seal replacement.

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Twin Shaft Seal Repair – South Pacific

As part of the cruise industry’s focus on the environment, a vessel operating in the South Pacific developed a minor problem with both of its shaft seals. Read how Subsea Global stepped in to provide a solution.

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Stern Seal Repair – Romania

Subsea Global Solutions fixed a special shaft seal issue on a loaded bulk carrier, stopping oil loss and water entry. Stern seal repair in Romania, Nov '17.

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Thruster Overhaul on SSDU Independencia-2 (formerly La Muralla IV)

In 2024, Subsea Global Solutions completed a complex overhaul of eight thrusters on the La Muralla oil rig, led by our Curaçao-based team, ensuring the rig's peak performance through rapid, on-site servicing.

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Offshore installation, underwater shell plate damage, class approved repair without drydocking

Class approved shell plate underwater damage repairs to offshore semi-submersible platform without drydocking.

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DryDock Magazine Interview - The Big 3Rs of Rudder Repairs Afloat

DryDock Magazine recently interviewed Harun (Aaron) Duzgoren (CCO), and Kevin Peters (Director, Technical Sales & Environmental Services) about a significant 100+ tonne rudder repair operation carried out afloat on a fully laden mainline container vessel.

View Full Case Study

Scrubber Overboard Spool Pipe Repairs with 5 Year Warranty

The installation of complete SOx scrubber systems is entirely possible without taking the vessel out of the water. Subsea Global Solutions' involvement is focused on precision cutting of the hull penetrations for the sea chest openings and overboard spool pipe installation below the waterline.

View Full Case Study

Hull Breach on Tanker

During cargo operations, a submerged pile pierced through the hull. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with owner and class to develop repair plan that included the design and installation of an engineered cofferdam.

View Full Case Study

Offshore Oil and Gas

A Blue-Chip oil & gas company incurred several defects and cracks in a critical attachment member of an FPSO’s hull – these defects required repair to allow continued operation.

View Full Case Study

Bilge Keel Repair on FPSO

Design flaws together with poor workmanship caused the bilge keel to fracture during operation in several locations. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with the owner and Class to perform permanent underwater wet weld repair on the fractures, without interrupting the production.

View Full Case Study

Focus On: Underwater Seal Replacement

Subsea Global Solutions performs high-capacity underwater repairs worldwide. Discover the innovative techniques and use of TransHab for underwater seal replacement.

View Full Case Study

Twin Shaft Seal Repair – South Pacific

As part of the cruise industry’s focus on the environment, a vessel operating in the South Pacific developed a minor problem with both of its shaft seals. Read how Subsea Global stepped in to provide a solution.

View Full Case Study

Biofouling Cleaning Campaign – Korea-Oct 2017

Subsea Global Solution's impressive biofouling cleaning operation on a massive FLNG vessel in Busan. Explore the difficulties and creative approaches.

View Full Case Study

DryDock Magazine Interview - The Big 3Rs of Rudder Repairs Afloat

DryDock Magazine recently interviewed Harun (Aaron) Duzgoren (CCO), and Kevin Peters (Director, Technical Sales & Environmental Services) about a significant 100+ tonne rudder repair operation carried out afloat on a fully laden mainline container vessel.

View Full Case Study

Scrubber Overboard Spool Pipe Repairs with 5 Year Warranty

The installation of complete SOx scrubber systems is entirely possible without taking the vessel out of the water. Subsea Global Solutions' involvement is focused on precision cutting of the hull penetrations for the sea chest openings and overboard spool pipe installation below the waterline.

View Full Case Study

Skeg Ripped from Azipod

3 month out of dry dock, galvanic corrosion caused heavy cavitation/erosion damage on PORT and STBD side rudders.

View Full Case Study

Underwater Propeller Blade Straightening & Cold Static Loading

Subsea Global Solutions can restore your propeller blades as a permanent repair, to OEM design geometry by cold static loading with our underwater propeller blade press.

View Full Case Study

Double Bow Thruster Removal by Subsea Global Solutions

The benefits of removing a damaged bow thruster afloat are many. The customer was able to prevent further damage to the bearings and gears caused by the presence of seawater in the gear housing and the procedures allows the units to be overhauled prior to the vessels next dry-dock—or, they can be re-installed afloat by Subsea Global Solutions, which would help to eliminate the need for additional tug cost.

View Full Case Study

Afloat Bow Thruster Blade Seal Exchange by Subsea Global Solutions

The project was executed with two Subsea Global Solutions teams working around the clock. While the vessel trimming process was in motion, the team onboard the vessel began to drain the oil from the thruster while the dive team began removing the bow thruster tunnel gratings to gain full access to the bow thruster.

View Full Case Study

Subsea Global Solutions Replaces Propeller Blades After Contact Damage

Subsea Global Solutions started its underwater repair process by establishing load-rated rigging points above the propeller using 4F Class A wet welding procedures to allow safe new replacement propeller blade transfer of the propeller blades.

View Full Case Study

Focus On: Underwater Seal Replacement

Subsea Global Solutions performs high-capacity underwater repairs worldwide. Discover the innovative techniques and use of TransHab for underwater seal replacement.

View Full Case Study

No solution? Think again! – Aft shaft bearing repair, Hong Kong – April 2018

A deep-sea bulk carrier fully loaded with goods had become immobilized due to a failure of the aft shaft bearing. In the past, not much could be done to help a vessel in this situation. With no way to transit on its own power and loaded with a perishable cargo, an economical solution needed to be developed quickly. Read more.

View Full Case Study

Propeller Repairs – Worldwide – March 2018

Subsea Global Solutions' propeller repair services in Canada, Panama, Uruguay, Singapore, and El Salvador. Explore our expert Diver's methods and tools.

View Full Case Study

Twin Shaft Seal Repair – South Pacific

As part of the cruise industry’s focus on the environment, a vessel operating in the South Pacific developed a minor problem with both of its shaft seals. Read how Subsea Global stepped in to provide a solution.

View Full Case Study

Biofouling Cleaning Campaign – Korea-Oct 2017

Subsea Global Solution's impressive biofouling cleaning operation on a massive FLNG vessel in Busan. Explore the difficulties and creative approaches.

View Full Case Study

DryDock Magazine Interview - The Big 3Rs of Rudder Repairs Afloat

DryDock Magazine recently interviewed Harun (Aaron) Duzgoren (CCO), and Kevin Peters (Director, Technical Sales & Environmental Services) about a significant 100+ tonne rudder repair operation carried out afloat on a fully laden mainline container vessel.

View Full Case Study

Subsea Global Solutions solves serious problems: Assisting a large, fully laden post-Panamax container vessel with steering issues

Subsea Global Solutions solves serious problems: Assisting a large fully laden Post-Panamax container vessel with steering issues. Subsea Global Solutions works with port authorities, class, and manufacturers to provide class-approved in-water float out removal, repair, and refit of a 110 mt rudder. Find out how our underwater inspection and survey services deliver practical, cost-effective solutions to a complex offshore problem. Subsea Global Solutions works with port authorities, class, and manufacturers to provide class-approved in-water rudder float out removal, repair, and refit of a 110 mt rudder. Helping owners safely reduce their risk exposure and related costs that would include diversions, delays, and downtime.

View Full Case Study

Scrubber Overboard Spool Pipe Repairs with 5 Year Warranty

The installation of complete SOx scrubber systems is entirely possible without taking the vessel out of the water. Subsea Global Solutions' involvement is focused on precision cutting of the hull penetrations for the sea chest openings and overboard spool pipe installation below the waterline.

View Full Case Study

Galvanic Corrosion damage on Rudders

3 months out of dry dock, galvanic corrosion caused heavy cavitation/ erosion damage on PORT and STBD side rudders.

View Full Case Study

Skeg Ripped from Azipod

3 month out of dry dock, galvanic corrosion caused heavy cavitation/erosion damage on PORT and STBD side rudders.

View Full Case Study

Hull Breach on Tanker

During cargo operations, a submerged pile pierced through the hull. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with owner and class to develop repair plan that included the design and installation of an engineered cofferdam.

View Full Case Study

Underwater Propeller Blade Straightening & Cold Static Loading

Subsea Global Solutions can restore your propeller blades as a permanent repair, to OEM design geometry by cold static loading with our underwater propeller blade press.

View Full Case Study

Bilge Keel Repair on FPSO

Design flaws together with poor workmanship caused the bilge keel to fracture during operation in several locations. Subsea Global Solutions worked together with the owner and Class to perform permanent underwater wet weld repair on the fractures, without interrupting the production.

View Full Case Study

Subsea Global Solutions Reseats Shifted Tailshaft Afloat and Executes a Stern Seal Repair

The client indicated that the tailshaft had shifted aft approximately 200 mm when the ship’s crew was doing maintenance on the shaft coupling. It resulted in the aft water seal losing contact with the liner, causing large amounts of water ingress into the stern tube.

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Double Bow Thruster Removal by Subsea Global Solutions

The benefits of removing a damaged bow thruster afloat are many. The customer was able to prevent further damage to the bearings and gears caused by the presence of seawater in the gear housing and the procedures allows the units to be overhauled prior to the vessels next dry-dock—or, they can be re-installed afloat by Subsea Global Solutions, which would help to eliminate the need for additional tug cost.

View Full Case Study

Afloat Bow Thruster Blade Seal Exchange by Subsea Global Solutions

The project was executed with two Subsea Global Solutions teams working around the clock. While the vessel trimming process was in motion, the team onboard the vessel began to drain the oil from the thruster while the dive team began removing the bow thruster tunnel gratings to gain full access to the bow thruster.

View Full Case Study

A Turn-Key SOx Scrubber Spool Pipe Replacement by Subsea Global Solutions, with a 5-Year Coating Warranty

The client was in need of a turn-key—class approved—permanent repair. This included a single contractor that would manage the internal technical repair team, commercial diver team, prefabrication of the new spool pieces with flanges, final application of the 5-year warranty POLYFLAKE protective coating to 3000 microns on the new spool pipes, and achieving final class approval for the full repair procedure.

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Subsea Global Solutions Repairs Hull Fracture in way of Bilge Keel

Subsea Global Solutions successfully repairs hull fracture in the way of the bilge keel. Trust our expertise for reliable and efficient hull repairs. Learn more today.

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Subsea Global Solutions Completes an Afloat Rudder Stock Seal Replacement

Successful completion of afloat rudder stock seal replacement by Subsea Global Solutions. Trust our expertise for reliable and efficient seal replacements.

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Subsea Global Solutions Restores Heavily Corroded Rudder

Subsea Global Solutions restores the heavily corroded rudder to optimal condition. Trust our expertise for effective and reliable rudder restoration services. Learn more today.

View Full Case Study

Subsea Global Solutions Replaces Propeller Blades After Contact Damage

Subsea Global Solutions started its underwater repair process by establishing load-rated rigging points above the propeller using 4F Class A wet welding procedures to allow safe new replacement propeller blade transfer of the propeller blades.

View Full Case Study

Focus On: Underwater Seal Replacement

Subsea Global Solutions performs high-capacity underwater repairs worldwide. Discover the innovative techniques and use of TransHab for underwater seal replacement.

View Full Case Study

No solution? Think again! – Aft shaft bearing repair, Hong Kong – April 2018

A deep-sea bulk carrier fully loaded with goods had become immobilized due to a failure of the aft shaft bearing. In the past, not much could be done to help a vessel in this situation. With no way to transit on its own power and loaded with a perishable cargo, an economical solution needed to be developed quickly. Read more.

View Full Case Study

Propeller Repairs – Worldwide – March 2018

Subsea Global Solutions' propeller repair services in Canada, Panama, Uruguay, Singapore, and El Salvador. Explore our expert Diver's methods and tools.

View Full Case Study

Twin Shaft Seal Repair – South Pacific

As part of the cruise industry’s focus on the environment, a vessel operating in the South Pacific developed a minor problem with both of its shaft seals. Read how Subsea Global stepped in to provide a solution.

View Full Case Study

Stern Seal Repair – Romania

Subsea Global Solutions fixed a special shaft seal issue on a loaded bulk carrier, stopping oil loss and water entry. Stern seal repair in Romania, Nov '17.

View Full Case Study

Biofouling Cleaning Campaign – Korea-Oct 2017

Subsea Global Solution's impressive biofouling cleaning operation on a massive FLNG vessel in Busan. Explore the difficulties and creative approaches.

View Full Case Study

Oil Leak Repair – August 2017

Subsea Global Solutions Halifax quickly resolved an oil leak crisis on a remote Canadian ferry with careful night repairs, revealing a deteriorated weld issue.

View Full Case Study

Subsea Global Solutions delivers marine dredging project to improve mooring access

Another happy client back to business: 3800 CPM of sand & silt dredged in a short time window, and under budget! Read the full case study here.

View Full Case Study

What does Subsea Global Solutions need from you?

  • Vessel itinerary
  • Frequently visited ports, for vessels with irregular port calls.
  • Access to previous dive reports for services not performed by Subsea Global Solutions.
  • Trust in Subsea Global Solutions to manage your fleets underwater services around the world.
  • An effort to help Subsea Global Solutions ensure the transfer of harmful invasive species to our international marine environments is as minimal as possible.

With this information, we can provide you with a budgetary plan and an underwater cleaning/inspection schedule for the entire year to ensure your fleet or NZ bound vessels remain in compliance year-round.

Fleet Management

Through our in-house developed “underwater” fleet management program, we have been successfully supporting customers fleet for over 15 years not only helping them to create operational efficiencies, but also to decrease their overall underwater spend and improve the performance of their fleet or individual vessels. Today we have circa 2,500 commercial ships and some 200 ships in cruise shipping sectors under our fleet management program.

With our 13 wholly owned offices spread out to the key shipping hubs of the world, and a large network of partners, we possess the global reach, bench-depth, technology and the expertise to maintain your Propeller, Hull and keep your fleets efficient and environmentally compliant.

In today’s highly regulated yet cost-driven environment, Subsea Global Solutions fully recognizes the need for simplified, cost-effective, and reliable fleet management & maintenance solutions for its clients in the cruise and commercial shipping. We conduct detailed fleet inspections with each service, helping the ship owners to catch developing issues before they get to failure or critical status saving significant dollars for unscheduled repairs or potential costly dry dockings. All of these to bring you the most complete fleet management solution.

Key Features of Our Fleet Management Program

  • Fixed pricing for all underwater maintenance services e.g. hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and in-water surveys.
  • Regularly scheduled business review meetings to review findings, budgets and receive feedback on technical and operational performance, environmental     compliance, job reporting, to mutually share best practice, agree on improvements required, and ensure complete alignment with our clients to exceed their expectations.
  • Pre-planned services to ensure compliance with safety, international and local environmental regulations.
  • Yearly scheduling based on technical evaluation of efficiency and bio-fouling reports.
  • Dedicated Key Account Manager and point of contact for global services.
  • Dedicated client email to receive all service inquiries and requests.
  • A comprehensive online, Cloud Based Reporting Solution capturing all essential data about your fleet vessel by vessel and enabling you to access reports real-time.

Fleet Management & Biofouling Management

Hull Cleaning

Biofouling Management

It is no secret that the maritime industry is rapidly changing when it comes to the phrase - Biofouling Management. It used to mean that vessel owners/ managers could effectively manage their annual fuel expenditures with regular, proactive hull and propeller maintenance. Now, it is one of the most highly recommended shipping practices by the IMO and various other marine organizations due to the harmful impact that invasive aquatic species has on international marine environments around the world.

The IMO is saying that a biofouling management plan is “recommended” but for any vessel calling US ports a biofouling management plan is required since 2013 in VGP. Vessels with Bahamas flag are also required to have biofouling management plans. Today the focus on biofouling from the maritime governing bodies and countries around the globe is increasing rapidly with mandated biofouling protocols in place for vessels entering New Zealand (NZ MPI), California, and Australia who have turned this “recommendation”— into law, and just like NZ MPI, more countries/ states are in the process of implementing similar regulations sooner than later.

Furthermore, the IMO has set a goal to reduce vessels that are above 5,000 GT and trading internationally to reduce their carbon intensity of international shipping by 40% up to 2030, compared to 2008. In June 2021, during the MEPC 76, the IMO had accepted the changes in Annex VI, which is related to the prevention of air pollution from vessels, in where an Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) for existing vessels has been adopted. These changes will start as of 1 January 2023. From then on, vessels will get an energy efficiency rating from A – E, where A is best.

What will Subsea Global Solutions do for you?

  • Subsea Global Solutions will provide a service schedule based on economic and environmental factors, and help you succeed in the current era of environmental performance management by increasing the energy efficiency rating of vessels. You will have various options to choose from based on a schedule that best fits your budget and vessel needs.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will provide a pricing schedule so you can pre-plan for the entire year’s budget so there is no last-minute cost.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will execute underwater cleaning/grooming services according to best biofouling management practices or if required, to the NZ MPI Craft Risk Management Standard to ensure each vessel is considered compliant to the NZ MPI “Long Stay” or ”Short Stay” categories.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will communicate directly with NZ MPI with your team in copy when it comes to report delivery and discussion around the hull’s biofouling conditions. We will include the vessel Biofouling Management Plan in our NZ MPI final report.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will provide portal access to our cloud based dive report database that can be accessed anywhere enabling the vessel Master to have all the biofouling reports available when needed.
  • Subsea Global Solutions will ensure that your life is made easy when it comes to the portion of your vessel that is under the sea.

What does Subsea Global Solutions need from you?

  • Vessel itinerary
  • Frequently visited ports, for vessels with irregular port calls.
  • Access to previous dive reports for services not performed by Subsea Global Solutions.
  • Trust in Subsea Global Solutions to manage your fleets underwater services around the world.
  • An effort to help Subsea Global Solutions ensure the transfer of harmful invasive species to our international marine environments is as minimal as possible.

With this information, we can provide you with a budgetary plan and an underwater cleaning/inspection schedule for the entire year to ensure your fleet or NZ bound vessels remain in compliance year-round.

Fleet Management

Through our in-house developed “underwater” fleet management program, we have been successfully supporting customers fleet for over 15 years not only helping them to create operational efficiencies, but also to decrease their overall underwater spend and improve the performance of their fleet or individual vessels. Today we have circa 2,500 commercial ships and some 200 ships in cruise shipping sectors under our fleet management program.

With our 13 wholly owned offices spread out to the key shipping hubs of the world, and a large network of partners, we possess the global reach, bench-depth, technology and the expertise to maintain your Propeller, Hull and keep your fleets efficient and environmentally compliant.

In today’s highly regulated yet cost-driven environment, Subsea Global Solutions fully recognizes the need for simplified, cost-effective, and reliable fleet management & maintenance solutions for its clients in the cruise and commercial shipping. We conduct detailed fleet inspections with each service, helping the ship owners to catch developing issues before they get to failure or critical status saving significant dollars for unscheduled repairs or potential costly dry dockings. All of these to bring you the most complete fleet management solution.

Key Features of Our Fleet Management Program

  • Fixed pricing for all underwater maintenance services e.g. hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and in-water surveys.
  • Regularly scheduled business review meetings to review findings, budgets and receive feedback on technical and operational performance, environmental     compliance, job reporting, to mutually share best practice, agree on improvements required, and ensure complete alignment with our clients to exceed their expectations.
  • Pre-planned services to ensure compliance with safety, international and local environmental regulations.
  • Yearly scheduling based on technical evaluation of efficiency and bio-fouling reports.
  • Dedicated Key Account Manager and point of contact for global services.
  • Dedicated client email to receive all service inquiries and requests.
  • A comprehensive online, Cloud Based Reporting Solution capturing all essential data about your fleet vessel by vessel and enabling you to access reports real-time.

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