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.
Bow thruster replacement in stages keeps cruise vessel on schedule
A 208-meter cruise vessel sailing in the Caribbean suffered steering problems after one of its two thrusters malfunctioned. Having to depend on a tug every
Permanent and temporary underwater rudder repairs
We perform repairs at anchorage on any type of rudder or while the vessel is berthed without interrupting cargo operations. In most cases these repairs
Hydrex performs propeller repairs around the world as winter arrives
Our teams regularly carry out cold straightenings, croppings and other propeller blade modifications on vessels around the world. Winter months usually result in an increase
Underwater bow thruster removal adapted to the vessel’s schedule
Last month one of our teams removed a bow thruster from a 300-meter container ship. This was done during a stop in Italy. The unit
Fast intervention in Las Palmas ends ongoing delay
A fully loaded 180-meter bulk carrier suffered grounding damage in Las Palmas, Spain. An underwater repair was needed to allow the vessel to sail to
Installation of new echo sounder in a single day
Last month our diver/welders installed a new echo sounder and speed log system in the shell plating of a roro vessel during her stop in
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
Emergency afloat rudder operation in Le Havre
The rudder of a 250-meter crude oil started showing wrong readings. An inspection uncovered that the rudder was not aligned correctly anymore and that its
Double on-site seal repair on offshore platform in Mexico
A team of Hydrex divers traveled to Veracruz, Mexico for a stern tube seal repair. The operation consisted of the underwater replacement of the damaged