In water surveys

UWILD & IWS surveys

Keep your vessel sailing

Ensuring compliance and operational safety

Underwater inspections are vital for maintaining a vessel’s integrity and ensuring compliance with international regulations. UWILD (Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking) and IWS (Class In-Water Surveys) help identify potential risks to the submerged sections of a vessel without the need for drydocking. Our inspections can help owners detect structural issues that compromise the safety, efficiency, and operational readiness of the vessel early.

To learn more about how we can support you in diving services, contact us at diving@albwardydamen.com.

Expert IWS & UWILD inspections

Our UWILD and IWS services are designed to provide thorough underwater assessments, ensuring your vessel meets regulatory and operational requirements without disruption. Certified divers equipped with advanced tools carry out detailed inspections of the hull, propellers, rudders, and other submerged components. Our team identifies and documents any damage or irregularities, helping prevent costly repairs by addressing issues early. Additionally, we deliver high-quality reports approved by major classification societies, offering vessel owners confidence in their ship’s seaworthiness and compliance.

Do you need diving services?

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Albwardy Damen highlights

  • 2000 people ready 24/7

    We have a dedicated team of 2000 people in three UAE locations — Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah, who are ready to support our customers 24/7.

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  • Safety is our highest priority

    We are committed to continuously maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in all our operations. We recognise that we work in a dynamic industry involving potentially hazardous equipment and operations.

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  • One-stop-shop

    We have a large team of in-house specialists who can pick up the requests of any level of complexity. We are engineering, building and repairing steel or aluminum vessels. Our mechanical and electrical departments are all in-house. We have a large experience in retrofitting and conversions.

  • All major trades in-house

    We have all major trades in-house, mainly carried out by our own staff. We offer 3D scanning, retrofitting, propeller repairs, thruster repairs, GRE piping, hydraulic and electric repairs. We have a multi-disciplinary Engineering and Production support team in-house.

  • Quality & Safety at the right price

    We are committed to continuously maintaining a safe and healthy workplace in all our operations. With all key competences in-house we deliver to the highest technical, environmental standards at the right price.