UWILD inspection services for offshore and marine asset integrity
Fairtex Integrated Services Ltd provides Underwater Inspections in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILDs) for offshore and marine assets requiring structural integrity verification while remaining operational. The service supports offshore operators seeking inspection compliance, reduced downtime exposure and continued operational availability without the need for conventional drydocking.
Our UWILD inspection programmes are performed using certified divers and ROV-deployed inspection systems in accordance with recognized offshore and marine classification requirements. Fairtex combines underwater inspection expertise, integrity-focused execution and offshore operational support to deliver in-situ inspection solutions for critical marine structures and offshore assets.
Typical applications: offshore vessel hull inspection, FPSO underwater inspection, marine structural assessment, offshore integrity verification, underwater condition surveys and classification inspection support.
What this service covers
Underwater structural inspection
Fairtex performs underwater structural inspections for offshore and marine assets to assess hull condition, marine growth, corrosion activity, coating integrity and structural damage affecting operational performance and asset integrity.
Diver and ROV-deployed UWILD surveys
UWILD inspection surveys can be executed using commercial diving teams or ROV systems depending on water depth, operational conditions and client requirements. Inspection activities are structured to minimize operational disruption while maintaining inspection quality and verification standards.
Classification compliance and integrity verification
Fairtex delivers UWILD inspection programmes aligned with recognized classification society guidelines including ABS, DNV, Bureau Veritas and Lloyd’s Register requirements to support offshore compliance, integrity assessment and maintenance planning.
Key Takeaways
- Underwater inspections performed without requiring drydock access.
- Diver and ROV-deployed inspection capability for offshore and marine assets.
- Supports structural integrity assessment and classification compliance.
- Reduces operational downtime and drydock-related maintenance disruption.
