Costa Maritime

Underwater & Naval Services

Underwater Inspection, Hull Cleaning and Propeller Services

Underwater inspection, hull cleaning, propeller polishing and sea chest cleaning, planned around your vessel’s call. Costa Maritime arranges specialist diving teams and offers ROV inspection and hull cleaning in Rio de Janeiro and Vitória. Propeller polishing and sea chest cleaning are carried out by divers.

Underwater
Inspection & Cleaning
Brazilian
Port Coverage
24/7
Dive Coordination
1
Point of Contact
Why In-Water Work

In-Water Work Planned Around the Port Call

In-water work can address inspection and maintenance needs during a port call. We assess the scope, location and operating window before confirming the arrangements.

At Berth or Anchorage

The working location is assessed against the scope and local conditions before the diving team mobilizes.

Hull and Propeller Condition

Cleaning addresses fouling on the hull and propeller, helping reduce the added resistance it creates.

Class-Related Work

For class-related work, we align the survey scope and acceptance requirements with the relevant class. Where required, we arrange a provider approved for the specific service.

What We Do Underwater

Inspection, Cleaning and the Engineering Behind It

The right team and method for the job, with Costa Maritime handling local arrangements and agreed reporting. ROV inspection and hull cleaning are currently offered in Rio de Janeiro and Vitória; diving teams handle propeller polishing and sea chest cleaning.

Inspection & Cleaning

In the water
  • Underwater & Hull Inspection
  • Hull Cleaning
  • ROV Inspection & Hull Cleaning — Rio de Janeiro / Vitória
  • Diver Propeller Polishing
  • Diver Sea Chest Cleaning
  • Before & After Photographic Reports
  • Anchorage Cleaning Alternatives

Coordination & Engineering

Around the dive
  • Diving Team Coordination
  • Permit & Authority Coordination
  • Naval Engineering Support
  • Technical Condition Assessment
  • Class & Owner Representative Support
BEFORE
AFTER
Photographic Reports

Before and After, on Camera

Reporting is agreed with the job: photographs or video of the areas inspected, findings, and before-and-after records where the work includes cleaning. A technical condition note can be included in the agreed scope.

Where We Operate

Diving Across Brazil's Ports

Recife and Suape are our core ports. We mobilize the Costa Maritime team across northeastern Brazil and support other Brazilian ports through a vetted partner network. ROV inspection and hull cleaning are currently offered in Rio de Janeiro and Vitória.

Main HubSuape
Recife
Belém
Fortaleza
Salvador
Santos
Paranaguá
Rio Grande
Vitória
São Luís
Rio de Janeiro
Manaus

Working somewhere else in Brazil? Just ask.

Frequently Asked Questions

Underwater Services in Brazil, Answered

Can you clean the hull and propeller without drydocking?
We arrange in-water hull cleaning and propeller polishing where the scope and local conditions allow. ROV hull cleaning is currently offered in Rio de Janeiro and Vitória; propeller polishing and sea chest cleaning use diving teams. We confirm the method and operating window before mobilization.
Can you arrange in-water inspection for class purposes?
Yes. We work with your technical team and the relevant class to establish the inspection scope, provider requirements and reporting. Where required, we arrange a provider approved for that service. Class acceptance is determined by the relevant class.
Do you handle the diving permits and authority coordination?
Yes. We arrange the diving permits and coordinate with the port authority and the terminal, so the dive happens within the rules.
Where do you offer underwater services?
Recife and Suape are our core ports. We mobilize the Costa Maritime team across northeastern Brazil and support other Brazilian ports through a vetted partner network. ROV inspection and hull cleaning are currently offered in Rio de Janeiro and Vitória.
What do I get after the job?
Reporting is agreed with the job: photographs or video of the areas inspected, findings, and before-and-after records where the work includes cleaning. A technical condition note can be included in the agreed scope.

Hull or Propeller Job Coming Up?

Tell us the vessel, the port, the dates and the work required. We’ll establish the method, team and local arrangements.