Flat Bottom Hull Cleaning
The flat bottom of a vessel's hull is the largest underwater surface area and the most susceptible to heavy marine biofouling. Accumulated barnacles, algae and slime dramatically increase drag, raising fuel costs by 10–40% and reducing speed. SIFM's flat bottom cleaning restores your hull to near paint-fresh condition without a costly dry-docking.
Our certified divers use high-performance twin brush cleaning machines (Subsea Industries) and hydraulic power packs to safely and efficiently clean every square metre of the flat bottom. The result is a smooth, clean hull surface that cuts fuel costs and meets anti-fouling performance benchmarks.
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10–40%Fuel savings
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In-waterNo dry-dock needed
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24/7Availability
Our Flat Bottom Cleaning Process
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Pre-dive Hull Survey
Visual inspection by diver to assess fouling density, paint condition, and identify any damaged sections before cleaning begins.
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Twin Brush Deployment
Our high-performance twin brush cleaning machines are rigged and powered via hydraulic power packs positioned on the vessel or support boat.
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Systematic Hull Cleaning
Divers systematically work across the entire flat bottom from stem to stern in overlapping passes, ensuring complete fouling removal.
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Verification Dive
A final inspection dive with our underwater camera confirms the hull is clean and no sections have been missed.
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Completion Report
Full photographic before/after documentation and service certificate provided for your vessel's maintenance records.
Before & After — Flat Bottom Cleaning
CONTSHIP NEW Po SEADOCK MARINE · Click any photo to enlarge
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BEFOREFlat Bottom — Before Cleaning (1) -
BEFOREFlat Bottom — Before Cleaning (2)
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AFTERFlat Bottom — After Cleaning (1) -
AFTERFlat Bottom — After Cleaning (2)
Ready to Schedule Flat Bottom Cleaning?
Contact our team for a fast response. Available 24h/7 across West Africa.