On this page you can find a selection of the most important operations carried out around the world by our teams over the years.
Keeping vessels operational: underwater seal repairs
The integrity of a vessel’s stern tube seals is very important. They prevent oil leaks and water ingress, ensuring smooth propulsion and environmental compliance. We
Temporary doubler plate installation saves owner costly emergency drydock
When a roro ship at anchorage in Sohar, Oman, was found to have severe damage to its bottom hull plating after a grounding, the owner
The solution to scrubber corrosion
More and more ships are being fitted with Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS or, more commonly, scrubbers) so that they can use cheaper, heavy fuel
Underwater mobdock repairs: case studies
We are able to perform a wide variety of operations with our flexible mobdocks. These enable us to create a dry environment underwater for our
The real value of underwater inspections
Building upon conventional technical skills and know-how while also taking advantage of the latest technology, Hydrex offers a unique hull monitoring service to its customers.
Bow thruster reinstallation in Rotterdam
We reinstalled the bow thruster of a 170-meter container ship during its stop in Rotterdam. By performing the operation underwater, the thruster could be reinstalled
Restoring damaged propeller blades to their original condition
When damage to propellers occurs due to impact with ice and other debris we can help you, even if the damage is quite extensive. A
Shell plating repairs across Europe
For the operations in this article our teams traveled across Europe to perform hull repairs on a wide range of vessels, including, a container vessel,
Stern tube seal replacement in Rotterdam
Hydrex very recently received a call for an emergency stern tube seal repair on a 170-meter tanker in Rotterdam, Netherlands. After the inquiry was received