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Underwater Stern Thruster Removal and Reinstallation

Hydrex removed the stern thruster of a 69-meter offshore supply vessel and installed a new unit during the vessel’s stop in Limbee, Cameroon. By carrying out both parts of the operation underwater the ship could continue its commercial activities and did not have to go to drydock. The removal and reinstallation took place in September, but earlier a Hydrex diver/technician team performed a full underwater inspection of the stern thruster unit. This was done during a previous stop in Cameroon.