Ship Services · India

How Ship
Cleaning
Works

India's ports offer world-class hull cleaning and ship maintenance at a fraction of European costs. Here's the full process.

The Problem

Why Do Ships
Need Cleaning?

Marine biofouling — barnacles, algae, and organisms — attach to ship hulls, increasing drag and fuel consumption by up to 40%.

Up to 40%
more fuel burned with dirty hulls
Step 1 of 3
1

Pre-Arrival
Inspection

Divers and surveyors assess the hull condition, identify fouling zones, and plan the cleaning scope before the vessel enters dry dock or anchorage.

Step 2 of 3
2

Hull Blasting
& Cleaning

High-pressure water jetting and abrasive blasting remove all marine growth, rust, and old paint from the hull surface — down to bare metal where required.

Step 3 of 3
3

Anti-Fouling
Paint &
Coating

Specialist marine coatings are applied to protect the hull from future biofouling. Modern anti-fouling paints last 3–5 years in service.

Why Choose India?

India's
Advantage

💰 40–60% lower cost vs. Europe and Middle East shipyards
👷 Highly skilled marine engineering workforce
🌍 Strategic location on Asia–Europe trade routes
Export Paradip

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Cleaning at
Paradip Port?

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