Cleaning the vessel’s sea chest grates, regardless of them being 10 square centimetres or several square meters in size, is an essential maintenance. Some of benefits of clean sea chest grates are:
Sea chests are providing seawater for cooling engines and other onboard equipment.
Clean grates ensure an unrestricted flow of seawater, which is necessary for optimal engine performance and fuel savings.
Blockages in the sea chest grates can restrict water flow, leading to increased stress on engines and potential overheating.
Neglecting the maintenance of sea chest grates can lead to corrosion and subsequent component damage and can negatively impact safety of a ship.
Sea chests can act as vectors for non-indigenous species if not properly maintained.
Cleaning the grates helps prevent the introduction and spread of these species, ensuring compliance with strict environmental laws.
Contact Subsea Services Ltd today to schedule your service during your next port call in Mombasa. Ensure your vessel operates at peak efficiency with minimal downtime.
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