Upon contact with the client, Phoenix’s Chesapeake, Virginia dive team mobilized to Wilmington, Delaware, to conduct an initial assessment of the vessel’s underwater hull. Due to limited in-water visibility at this location, the vessel was relocated to Tradepoint Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland.

Following the inspection, a DNV compliant repair plan was developed, and Phoenix welder divers fit and welded a doubler plate to the exterior of the vessel’s hull. The team then continued repairs from inside the hull, performing full-penetration welding, comprised of root, fill, and cap weld layers. Additional repairs were completed on the vessel’s bilge keel, including trimming damaged areas to restore the structure. All repairs were completed with a DNV surveyor in attendance.

The project was led by Florida Area Manager David Lamon, and diving teams from two Phoenix office locations: Chesapeake, VA based dive team including Diving Supervisors Victor Martinez and Jonah Creamean, along with divers Christian Campbell and Isaiah Holloman, and Davie, Florida-based divers Christian Ansley and Ethan Chips.

Working long hours and overcoming challenging conditions, the Phoenix team completed the required repairs within a short operational window while maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety.

“Emergency vessel repairs require experience, adaptability, and the ability to execute under pressure,” said Lamon. “Our team was able to respond quickly, work through challenging conditions, and deliver a quality repair that allowed the vessel to safely continue its maritime operations.”

Phoenix International’s extensive experience in underwater ship husbandry, inspection, maintenance, and repair provides vessel owners and operators with the expertise and resources needed to address critical underwater repairs efficiently and safely.