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Dec 2, 2019 | Diving, OUR STAFF

An unfortunate manoeuvre in difficult circumstances put an Urk fishing vessel in trouble. The tail of the fishing net was picked up by the propeller. Although the captain reacted lightning fast, everything was stuck a few seconds later. In order to avoid any further...

Submar to the rescue

Sep 28, 2019 | Diving

A supply ship had an unpleasant encounter with a small buoy on the high seas somewhere in a wind farm off coast. Fortunately, after a couple of hours she came loose on her own. The captain wanted to know if there was any damage and ordered SUBMAR for a propeller and...

A refreshing dive in a wastewater treatment plant

Sep 9, 2019 | Diving

This morning we went to a wastewater treatment plant for a five-yearly inspection of the fixation bolts. Because the sludge is such a dense suspension of bacteries there is zero visibility. Even when you put your hand on your mask you won’t be able to see it....

SUBMAR in Calais

Aug 14, 2019 | Diving, News

Recently we crossed the border to Calais in France.In less than two hours we were on the spot.One of the proud tug boats there needed our attention.We replaced all sacreficial anodes on the huge propeller nozzles.A matter of keeping the ship in good condition.Because...

The heat can’t stop us

Jul 29, 2019 | Diving, News

Last week there was a heatwave with temperatures up to 40 °C in Belgium. Therefore Marie chose to dive in her wetsuit, which brought a pleasant refreshment on this warm day. She enjoyed the cool dive on one of Smit’s tug boats. Marie happy, customer happy,...