Thruster Repairs

The repairs of thrusters, especially with the use of habitats underwater, is a process that allows essential maintenance and repairs to be conducted, eliminating the need for dry docking and saving significant time and costs for vessel operators. 5 Oceans Diving invested in having a one of a kind habitat system. The habitat system is designed in a way that allows immidiate deployment and set-up in a matter of hours. Our system is reinforced in such a way that it is safe to use on anchorage. We have all habitats in stock and ready for deployment to fit any thruster tunnel diameter.
We can provide:
  • Complete Unit Replacement
  • Underwater Thruster Shaft Seal Replacement
  • Split Intermediate Ring Installation
  • Split Seal Housing Installation
  • Split Liner Installation
  • Seal System Allignment
  • Liner Clocking
  • Retro-fit complete Sealing System
  • Bearing Inspections
  • Thrusters running pattern and allignment check
  • Pitch Rod Exchange
  • Propeller Exchange
  • Propeller Blade Exchange
  • Blade Seal Replacement
  • Blade Replacement
  • End-cap Replacement
These services are crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of vessels, ensuring environmental compliance, and minimizing operational downtime. The ability to perform such tasks underwater represents a significant advancement in maritime maintenance technologies.
5 Oceans diving can provide thruster repairs in compliance with all manufacturers, and supply the needed spares and/or parts around the globe.
Trimmed Vessel Repairs
Our technicians can also provide trimmed vessel repairs whilst vessel remains afloat in port or anchorage. This cost effective solution is available around the world within a limited time frame. We can provide the following trimmed vessel thruster repairs (not limited to):
  • Thruster Unit Replacement
  • Shaft Seal Repairs or Replacement
  • Shaft Seal Retro-fit
  • Ropeguard Replacement
  • Propeller Repair
  • Propeller Blade Exchange
  • Stainless Steel Belt Repairs
  • Stay Plate Installation or Replacement
  • Bearing Inspections
  • Thrusters running pattern and allignment check
  • Pitch Rod Exchange
  • Welding Repairs
  • Grating Replacement or Installation
Our certified technicians are also available to provide these services in drydock.
Contact us
Contact us today to schedule an consult about thruster repair options, trimmed vessel or drydock works. Our team is ready to provide repair plans which will meet your requirements and save you time and money by reducing downtime.

Underwater repairs, maintenance and inspection for the international merchant fleet.