How is an underwater inspection performed at Cartagena's docks?
In Cartagena, a city with intense port, tourism, and industrial activity, underwater inspections are key to ensuring the safety of docks, pilings, fenders, and vessels. This work, although invisible to many, requires highly qualified personnel, autonomous diving equipment, and international safety standards.
What is an underwater inspection?
It is a technical procedure that allows the structural condition of submerged elements to be assessed using video, photography, and real-time recording. It is used to detect:
- Corrosion in metal structures.
- Damage from vessel impact.
- Leaks or cracks in underwater pipelines.
- Accumulation of sediment or waste.
- Elements loose or displaced by currents or tides.
Where are these inspections carried out in Cartagena?
In our experience on the Caribbean coast, these services are mainly requested in:
- Loading and unloading docks.
- Fuel terminals.
- Marinas and tourist ports.
- Military bases or institutional docks.
- Private structures (nautical clubs, shipyards).
What equipment do we use?
We have semi-autonomous and autonomous diving equipment, real-time communication systems, high-resolution underwater cameras, and protocols based on the ADCI standard. All our personnel are certified and authorized by DIMAR (National Maritime Maritime Administration).
We also provide the client with a complete technical report, including images, video, recommendations, and a schematic drawing of the findings.
Why is it important to perform these inspections regularly?
Cartagena has saline conditions, constant waves, and high vessel traffic, which accelerate structural wear. A timely inspection can prevent:
- Colapsos estructurales.
- Accidentes con embarcaciones.
- Costly future repairs.
- Fines for regulatory non-compliance.