Month: August 2026

UWILD Inspection Explained: Everything Ship Owners Need to Know

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What Is a UWILD Inspection? UWILD stands for Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking. It is an underwater survey of a vessel carried out while the ship remains afloat, instead of conducting a conventional drydock examination where permitted by the applicable flag, class, and regulatory requirements. A UWILD inspection allows qualified underwater inspection teams to … Read more

ROV Underwater Survey vs Diver-Based Underwater Survey: Key Differences Explained

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When it comes to inspecting underwater structures, ships, pipelines, offshore platforms, or marine infrastructure, choosing the right inspection method is very important. The two most commonly used methods are ROV underwater survey and diver-based underwater survey. Both are widely used in the marine industry, but they serve different purposes depending on the depth, visibility, safety … Read more