Projects
On this page you can find a selection of the most important operations carried out around the world by our teams over the years.
Underwater stern tube seal repairs in Algeciras and Antwerp
Recently, our diver/technician teams were deployed to ships in Belgium and Spain for stern tube seal replacements. The first operation took place in Algeciras on
Essential maintenance operations
In our magazine, we frequently highlight large-scale projects our teams undertake worldwide. This might create the impression that we only step in for major challenges.
Shell plating repairs across the globe: the Netherlands, France, the Philippines, and Trinidad
In recent months, Hydrex specialized diver/technician teams have traveled to key ports around the world—including Port of Spain (Trinidad), Batangas (the Philippines), Rotterdam (the Netherlands),
Efficient overboard pipe repairs in France and the Netherlands
In the ports of Marseille and Rotterdam, our expert diver/welders recently executed vital overboard pipe repairs on two tankers, demonstrating the effectiveness of afloat maintenance
Underwater bow thruster removal and reinstallation in Algeciras
To save time and money for the owner of a 150-meter roro ship, our divers removed the bow thruster of the vessel during a stop
Hydrex Spain in Algeciras, Gibraltar: ideal for underwater operations
As part of the Hydrex group, our office in Algeciras takes advantage of our 50 years of experience in the ship repair and maintenance industry.
Revolutionizing underwater welding repairs since 1974
“In the early 20th century, it would have been considered suicide for a diver to shoot an electric arc into the water. Though professional diving
Underwater propeller blade replacement in Amsterdam
A 173-meter, heavy load carrier needed to have one of its propeller blades replaced during the ship’s stop in Amsterdam. We therefore sent a team
Propeller repair in the Baltic avoids costly drydocking
Two parts of the tip of one of the four propeller blades of a 190-meter bulker were damaged. They needed to be cropped to restore