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Locate and seal of a hole in a water ballast tank on a crude oil tanker

By 16 January, 2017FMS

Status
Completed

When
2016

Where
Gothenburg

Work scope:
At December 28:th, Frog Marine Service was contracted to locate and seal of a hole in a water ballast tank on a crude oil tanker, anchored on Danafjord,
outside Gothenburg. FMS hade to install a cofferdam over the 40 mm big hole to allow for welders from Scanunit to work from the inside.
Equipment used:
Cofferdam
Bracket to push cofferdam tight against the hull.
Welding machine to tack weld the bracket on to flat bottom. (temporary installation)
Diving boat Frog Taurus
Magnet and hand tools.

Crew:
Diver
Master diver
Rescue diver/Dive tender
Skipper

Partners:
Scanunit