Underwater Hull Cleaning

Fuel Saving is the major reason for making underwater hull cleaning an integral part of planned maintenance. A buildup of marine fouling can lead to increased drag, resulting in a detrimental impact on a vessel’s hydrodynamic performance and hence the relationship between speed, power performance and fuel consumption. Fuel constitutes the single largest operating cost of a vessel today. This makes Hull Efficiency a key to operational compliance and vessel economic success.

Hence, it is good to mention that DELTA GROUP has the right tools, in the right places, operated by the right people. With equipment designed for managing even the most sensitive coatings, DELTA GROUP continues to invest in certifying its equipment with coating manufacturers to ensure that its equipment is effectively cleaning these coatings without adversely affecting their integrity. Our expert personnel is trained in environmental regulatory compliance, coating identification and equipment optimization. By maintaining your coating’s effectiveness, you are assured to have the most consistent hull efficiency between dry-docking intervals.

Multipurpose Machine

The MKII Hydraulic Hand Tool is a multipurpose machine which can be used for many Operations. There are several different types of brushes available which can be used for Hull Cleaning operations in areas that are too tight to access with other cleaning machines, notably around the stern areas. The optional polishing adaptor will convert the tool for propeller polishing operations, and there is a range of pads available for different finishes, all of which can be attached using simple Velcro attachments. A shaft adaptor kit is also available that adds a 16mm chuck which can then be used with a variety of attachments such as drills and grinding discs.