Kamsar Underwater Services

UWILD Inspection Services in Kamsar Port

A UWILD inspection is only as good as the service wrapped around it. For a ship calling at Kamsar Port, the diver is one part of a chain that includes planning with the class society, port permission, surveyor attendance, video quality, thickness measurement and a report the society will accept. KamsarUnderwater.com offers UWILD inspection services as a complete package, so the ship's superintendent deals with one team from first enquiry to final report.

What UWILD Means in Practice

UWILD, Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking, allows a class society to accept an in-water examination of the hull in place of an in-dock bottom survey. The ship stays afloat, keeps her cargo schedule and avoids the cost of a shipyard visit. The inspection must still be thorough: the hull, rudder, propeller, sea chests and associated fittings are examined to the same standards of evidence that a surveyor would expect in dry dock.

What Our UWILD Package Includes

  • Pre-survey review of class notation, hull plans, previous survey reports and coating records.
  • A written dive plan and risk assessment, agreed with the master before work starts.
  • Hull cleaning of selected patches or full areas so the surveyor can see the plating and coating.
  • Live CCTV video link to the surveyor on deck, with a Diver giving verbal commentary.
  • Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement at class-specified locations.
  • Photographs, video files and a structured report in English.

Working With the Class Surveyor

The surveyor decides what must be seen and measured. We therefore ask early which areas are mandatory, such as the rudder and pintles, propeller and shaft, sea chests, stern frame and a sample of the flat bottom, bilge keel and vertical sides. During the dive the surveyor can ask the Diver to move closer, wipe a patch clean or repeat a reading. Because the video is live, there is no need to wait for a report before a decision is made.

Planning Around Kamsar Operations

Bauxite loading in Kamsar is continuous, and berth time is valuable. Most UWILD jobs are therefore planned at the anchorage area, or alongside during a quiet window agreed with the terminal. We coordinate the work boat, dive team and surveyor transfer with the ship's agent and keep the Ship's Draft and trim in view, since a loaded vessel exposes less of the hull to a diver than a light one.

Reports Class Societies Can Use

A good UWILD report shows where each image was taken and what it shows. We reference every photograph and video clip to frame number, side and distance from the stern or bow, and we tabulate thickness readings against the ship's plans. Defects are listed with position, size and a recommendation so the surveyor can issue conditions of class or confirm that none are needed.

Request a UWILD Quotation

Send us the ship's name, IMO number, class, last drydock date, expected arrival and anchorage or berth plan. We will respond with a survey plan, the information the surveyor will need and a fixed-scope quotation.

Why Choose a Local UWILD Team in Kamsar

A local team understands the port. We know the typical anchorage positions, the tidal windows of the Rio Nunez, the working practices of the terminal and the way local agents coordinate boat transfers and port clearance. A provider who has to mobilise from another country needs days to arrive and adds travel cost to the quotation. A Kamsar-based team can respond to a short notice arrival, adapt to a changed berthing plan and return for a re-inspection if the surveyor asks for more evidence. For owners of Bauxite Carriers on tight charter schedules, this local reliability is often the deciding factor.

Typical Timeline From Enquiry to Report

A UWILD job normally follows a clear timeline. On day one, we receive the enquiry and class details. Within a few hours, we send a survey plan and quotation. Once the owner approves, we confirm the date with the agent and the surveyor. On the survey day, the Diver works with live CCTV and the surveyor reviews the evidence on deck. A preliminary summary is given at the end of the dive, and the full report follows within 24 to 48 hours. Knowing this sequence helps superintendents to plan the ship's schedule with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What does UWILD stand for?

UWILD stands for Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking, an in-water hull examination that a class society may accept in place of an in-dock bottom survey.

Q2. How many hull examinations are normally required in five years?

Class rules typically call for two bottom examinations in each five-year class cycle, with one of them in dry dock unless the class society allows UWILD for the specific ship.

Q3. What is the usual duration of a UWILD survey in Kamsar?

Allow 1 to 2 working days for a Supramax or Panamax bauxite carrier. Heavy fouling or additional thickness points can add several hours.

Q4. How many thickness readings are taken?

The number is set by the class society for the ship's type and age. It is often dozens of readings, each taken on cleaned steel and recorded with its position on the hull.

Q5. How fast is the UWILD report issued?

A preliminary summary is given at the end of the survey. The full report is normally issued within 24 to 48 hours.