Propeller Disentanglement
Propeller Disentanglement
Underwater removal of rope, line, net, cable, and debris wrapped around the propeller, shaft, and running gear, so the vessel can get back under way.
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A line around the wheel stops a vessel cold. Rope, cable, net, strapping, and debris wrap the propeller and shaft, bind the running gear, and can damage seals and bearings if the vessel keeps trying to turn. Getting it cleared quickly protects the gear and gets the vessel moving.
Our divers cut and unwind the entanglement by hand and with the right tools, working the propeller, shaft, strut, and rudder until the running gear turns free again. While we are there, we check for damage the wrap may have caused, such as bent blades, scored shafts, and cutlass bearing wear, and report what we find.
Most disentanglement is done in the water wherever the vessel is, at the berth, at anchor, or aground. For a vessel that is stopped and losing time, it is a fast, high-value call, and it pairs naturally with our 24/7 emergency response.
How it works
Our process
Simple, careful, and clear from start to finish.
- 01
Assess the wrap
A diver inspects the propeller and shaft to see what is wrapped, how tight it is, and whether it has caused damage.
- 02
Cut and unwind
We cut and unwind the rope, cable, or net by hand and with tools until the running gear is clear.
- 03
Check the gear
With the wrap gone, we check blades, shaft, strut, and bearings for damage and confirm the gear turns free.
- 04
Report and advise
You get the findings and a recommendation on any follow-up work the entanglement may have caused.
Questions
Propeller Disentanglement FAQs
Can you clear a wrap without hauling out?
What if the wrap damaged the running gear?
Is this available for emergencies?
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