Underwater rope guard repairs
Underwater repairs, maintenance and inspection for the international merchant fleet.
Underwater Rope Guard Repairs
FN Diving offers specialised underwater rope guard repairs. Rope guards are the protection barrier for propeller shafts shielding them against line entanglement around main shafts.
Typically rope guards are attached by means of welding or bolted with locking wires in place. These locations can also harbour heavy marine growth at times making it difficult for inspections or repairs to be carried out.
FN Diving offers specialised underwater welding operations for the installation of rope guards. Carrying out removal of entangled ropes and nets picked up at sea or in Port are a common diving task. FN Diving also performs special inwater sealing of rope guards for internal seal replacements, creating a totally water tight seal for the replacements of internal stern tube seal replacements.
Replacement and installation of rope cutters is also an important task when it comes to the maintenance of rope guards they are the first defence against shaft entanglement and secondary damage on the shaft seal system.
Under 24hrs & no drydocking
The total time for rope guard repairs are normally under 24 hrs, with no drydocking or down time. It’s a cost effective solution that is guaranteed to get you back on schedule fast. Feel free to contact us!
