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Underwater work in Nuku Hiva

From the masthead to below the keel: we work under your boat, at anchor.

The natural follow-on to maintenance on board

Under your boat, at anchor

A simple anode change, checking the hull after a knock during the passage, play in a rudder, a doubt about a through-hull? We have the skills and the equipment to work under your vessel, at anchor. In Nuku Hiva, sailboats cannot be hauled out: working at anchor avoids a haul-out whenever possible.

Our work is safe, compliant with local regulations and respectful of the environment. Before each job, we discuss the method and the limits of the service with you, according to your expectations.

Nuku-Hiva Maintenance diver at the surface before a job

What we do

Propeller

Removing and refitting propellers, rope cutter.

Anodes

Checking and replacement.

Cleaning

Basic cleaning of the underwater hull, propellers and rudders.

Through-hull emergency

Emergency work on a through-hull or a seacock.

Hull check

Inspection of the hull and appendages.

Search for lost items

Items dropped overboard, lost anchors.

Freeing a stuck anchor

Emergency assistance to free a fouled anchor or mooring.

Moorings

For local boats: design, making, laying and checking.

Diving equipment

Servicing of diving equipment (CRESSI certification).

On quotation

Every job is different: contact us for a quote for your needs.

Underwater work

On quotation

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Under water

Removing a propeller under the hull, at anchor
Worn anchor chain under water
Checking an anchor chain and shackle under water
Mooring gear ready to lay: chain, lines and buoys

Frequently asked questions

What underwater work do you do?

Hull inspection, propeller removal and refitting, anode replacement, cleaning below the waterline, work on a through-hull or seacock, recovery of lost items, freeing fouled anchors, and laying and checking moorings for local boats.

Can you change a propeller or anodes at anchor?

Yes: propeller removal and refitting, rope cutters, anode checks and replacement, at anchor in Taiohae Bay, without hauling the boat out.

Can you find something dropped overboard or free a stuck anchor?

Yes. We search for items dropped overboard and lost anchors, and we can step in urgently to free a fouled anchor.

Do you lay moorings?

Yes, for local boats: design, making up, laying and inspection.

How is the price of underwater work set?

On quotation, as every job is different. Send us a few photos and a description: before we start, we agree together on the method and the limits of the work.