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Professional Underwater Inspection - Examination of underwater structures using sonar imaging, high-definition cameras, and partner-supported ROV survey

Underwater Inspection Services in Egypt

Examination of underwater structures using sonar imaging, high-definition cameras, and partner-supported ROV survey

Overview

Almancy delivers detailed underwater inspection services for marine structures, vessels, pipelines, and port infrastructure across Egypt, the Suez Canal, and the Red Sea. Our certified commercial divers combine sonar imaging and high-definition cameras with non-destructive testing — including ultrasonic thickness gauging and cathodic protection surveys — to identify corrosion, structural defects, scour, and impact damage before they become costly failures. When a project's depth or scope calls for it, we also bring in ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) survey through specialist partners to extend coverage beyond diver-accessible areas. Every inspection is documented with annotated images, video, and a clear report of findings and recommended remediation, helping owners meet class and port-authority requirements and plan maintenance with confidence. Whether it is a routine class survey, a pre-purchase inspection, or an emergency damage assessment, our team mobilizes quickly across Egyptian ports to keep your assets compliant and operational.

Features

  • Visual inspections by certified divers
  • ROV survey through specialist partners when required
  • Ultrasonic thickness testing
  • Cathodic protection surveys
  • Detailed reporting with images and video

Benefits

  • Early detection of structural issues
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Prevention of costly failures
  • Extended asset lifespan
  • Improved safety

Underwater Inspection — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about underwater inspection in Egypt and the Suez Canal.

What is a cathodic protection (CP) survey?
A cathodic protection survey measures the electrical potential of submerged steel — hulls, pipelines, jetties, and offshore structures — to confirm that sacrificial anodes or impressed-current systems are still protecting the metal from corrosion. Our divers take potential readings at set points and assess anode condition, then report which anodes need replacing before corrosion damage sets in.
What is ultrasonic thickness (UT) gauging underwater?
Ultrasonic thickness gauging uses a diver-operated probe to measure how much sound metal remains in a hull plate, pipeline wall, or structural member. It detects internal wastage and corrosion that a visual inspection cannot see, giving owners and class surveyors hard numbers on remaining wall thickness.
What is an in-water survey (IWS) and can it replace drydocking?
An in-water survey is a class-compliant hull inspection carried out by divers with the vessel afloat, often with a class surveyor attending and watching real-time video. For eligible vessels it can satisfy one of the two five-yearly hull surveys in lieu of drydocking, saving the cost and downtime of a dock booking. Whether it is accepted depends on the vessel's age, class, and condition.
How deep can your divers work?
Our commercial divers work to 50 metres using surface-supplied diving equipment, which covers the great majority of hull, port, and inshore inspection work in Egyptian waters. Where a survey needs to go deeper than diver range, we arrange ROV survey through specialist partners rather than overstate our own depth capability.
How long does an underwater hull inspection take?
A routine afloat hull inspection of a typical merchant vessel usually takes from part of a day to a full day, depending on the vessel's size, the water clarity and current, the marine growth on the hull, and the depth of reporting required. We confirm a realistic timeline in the quote once we know the vessel and scope.

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