Pipe balloons or plugs are required to dewater areas for construction or inspection. Divers first inspect the pipe for marine growth and siltation and clean out if required, failure to do this may damage the plug or even worse may rupture the plug or cause it not to seal. Correct procedures need to be followed to ensure the safety of all. Abyss ensures that all necessary steps are taken.

Lifting a vessel out of the water for inspection or maintenance is a very expensive and is often unnecessary. Props, anodes, inlets, rudders etc can usually be inspected, cleaned or replaced underwater at a fraction of the cost. Abyss also offers specialist services such as Invasive Species Surveys by qualified Marine Biologists, a requirement to enter and leave some Australian Ports.

After 30 years’ experience in maintaining and inspecting Lock Gates, Abyss is able to provide clients with accurate information and recommendations for the maintenance of lock gates before problems occur and therefore saving money and resources.