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Thank You To All That Attended FMMS 2018!

Seaward Marine Services would like to thank the American Society of Naval Engineers for putting on the Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium in Virginia Beach, VA and the Virginia Beach Convention Center for hosting the event.  Most of all, we'd like to thank all those who came by our booth this year.  A big thank you to the port engineers for all the kind words in appreciation of what we do. Looking forward to the next show.
 

Manning the booth in Virginia Beach - From Left to Right:  Tom Wright, East Coast Operations Manager - Cecil L. Achord, President and CEO - Cecil C. Achord, Director of IT & Marketing
 





 
 

Posted on: 20/Sep/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Military Sealift Command Uses Seaward For Cleaning on USNS Supply

Military Sealift Command has awarded Seaward Marine Services, LLC firm a fixed Purchase Order to provide cleaning of the USNS Supply (T-AOE-6).
 
The scope of work includes cleaning and inspection of propellers, rudders and sea chests in conjunction with an American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) In-Water Survey and Video https://www.inwatersurveys.com/ Diving Operations were carried out July 23-27 by Seaward Mobile 4.

 



 

Posted on: 30/Jul/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Military Sealift Command Uses Seaward For Cleaning on USNS City Of Bismark

Military Sealift Command has awarded Seaward Marine Services, LLC a firm fixed Purchase Order to provide cleaning of the USNS Bismark (T-EPF-9).

The scope of work include cleaning and inspecting the underwater hull, impellers, stators, water jets, shafts, sea chests, fathometer/speed log, appendages, CAPAC electrodes, Jetavator and hull anodes .  Diving Operations were carried out July 12-20 by Seaward Mobile 3 and 4.

 


 

Posted on: 25/Jul/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Military Sealift Command Uses Seaward For Cleaning and Inspection on USNS Yuma


Seaward Divers were tasked to inspect the underwater hull of USNS YUMA (T-EPF-8) including impellers, stators, water jets, shafts, sea chests, fathometer/speed log, and appendages.  Divers cleaned the shafts, impellors and approximately 300 sqft of underwater hull in and around the water jet tunnels as directed by the on-scene representative and provided video and digital sill photos to document the hull condition.  Divers located possible discontinuities in the water jet and completed an underwater magnetic particle test to make the determination that they were not cracks but weld inclusion.  Divers completed all work within the period of performance and complied with all requirements established by COMCINST Engineering Operations and Maintenance Manual.  Diving Operations were carried out June 27-28 by Seaward Mobile 4.

 


 

Posted on: 25/Jul/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Mid Atlantic Engineering and Technical Services Uses Seaward For Diving Services on USNS McLean

Mid Atlantic Engineering and Technical Services has awarded Seaward Marine Services, LLC a firm fixed Purchase Order to provide Diving Services on the USNS William McLean (T-AKE-12).

The scope of work included propeller shaft wear down readings, main propeller and hub propeller cleaning and polishing, and inspection of the Hull, Bow Thruster, Bilge Keels, Rudder, Sea Chests, Gratings, Doppler Speed Log, Echo Depth Sounder, and Cathodic Protection System.  Diving Operations were carried out June 14-19 by Seaward's Dive boat, Coastal Pride.
 


 

Posted on: 17/Jul/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Repairs to Battleship Wisconsin Continue


Seaward Marine Services Mobile Diving Unit 3 completed an underwater inspection, cleaning, and repair of the ICCP system on the Battleship Wisconsin.  This work was completed during one of two routine hull inspections under the Battleship Wisconsin Maintenance Contract with the City of Norfolk. Repairs to areas of exposed bare metal on the anode dielectric shields were completed using Hycote 461 underwater fairing compound. Diving operations were carried out from May 29 - June 1, 2018.

 





 

Posted on: 14/Jun/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Military Sealift Command Uses Seaward For Cleaning on USNS Comfort

Military Sealift Command has awarded Seaward Marine Services, LLC a firm fixed Purchase Order to provide cleaning of the USNS Comfort (T-AH-20).

The scope of work include cleaning and inspecting the sea chests, transducers, anodes, reference cells, hull penetrations and propeller.  The work item also included inspection of anti-fouling paint test bands with Naval Surface Warfare in attendance. Diving Operations were carried out May 21-24 by Seaward Mobile 4.

 




 

Posted on: 01/Jun/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Epsilon Systems Solutions Uses Seaward For Cleaning and Inspection on USNS Laramie

Epsilon Systems Solutions has awarded Seaward Marine Services, LLC a firm fixed Purchase Order to provide Diving Services on the USNS Laramie (T-AO203).

The scope of work included cleaning propellers, sea chest suctions and overboard lines, and perform a visual Inspection of the hull to include all underwater surface areas; propellers, rudders, bow thruster, depth sounder, speed log, sea chest gratings, condition of anti-fouling paint, hull plating, sacrificial zinc anodes, ICCP system, and appendages.  Diving Operations were carried out May 21-24 by Seaward Mobile 3.

 



 

Posted on: 01/Jun/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Colonnas Uses Seaward For Cleaning and Lamp Ray Hull Survey on USNS Grasp

Colonna’s Shipyard has awarded Seaward Marine Services, LLC Norfolk, VA a firm fixed Purchase Order to provide a waterborne underwater hull cleaning and survey on USNS Grasp (T ARS-51). Period of performance was April 2-6, 2018 at Joint Forces Base Little Creek in Norfolk, VA. 
 


The underwater hull survey was completed using the Lamp Ray Remote Operated Survey Vehicle. Seaward's Lamp Ray® ROV is a portable underwater robotic hull scanner integrated with a topside data acquisition system and controller. It performs a comprehensive hull material condition survey using sensors for ultrasonic testing, dry film thickness, and cathodic potential. 

All work was completed on time and within the budget estimate.
 

Posted on: 18/Apr/2018

Cecil C. Achord

Crowley Uses Seaward For Diving Services on USNS Obregon and USNS Kocak

Crowley Government Services has awarded Seaward Marine Services, LLC firm fixed Purchase Orders to provide Diving Services on USNS PFC Eugene A. Obregon (T AK- 3006) and USNS SGT Matej Kocak (T AK-3005).
 


http://www.crowley.com/Industries-We-Serve/Government-and-Military/Maritime/Vessel-Management

The extensive scope of work included cleaning propellers, rudders, sea chest suctions and overboards, and ABS video inspections of both hulls and appendages. Work also included opening sea chests and bow thrusters for cleaning and video inspections. Cofferdams were manufactured and installed on USNS Obregon Main Circulating Pump Suctions, Main Scoop Injection Inlet, Main Condenser Overboard Discharge, and Auxiliary Salt Water Service Pump Suction. Diving Operations were carried out by Seawards Dive Vessel Coastal Pride team at Talton Marine Terminal in Newport News VA. 

 



 

Posted on: 04/Apr/2018

Cecil C. Achord

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