EAPC Middle East

Underwater Pile Cleaning Operations

Diver working on the surface, hand scraping marine growth

Diver using air driven “Whirlaway” to final clean pile
Diver using air driven "Whirlaway" to final clean pile

Self propelled work platform. Note wrap on deck, folded ready for installation - factory fitted fasteners clearly visible

Wrap lowered into position using grab handles. Note inner sealing face of flange clearly visible

Line up rod being fitted

Tightening top caliper

Line up rod and top caliper in position

Second caliper being handed to diver

Underwater tensioning operation in progress
Underwater tensioning operation in progress

Inshore pile cleaning underway

Fitting line up rod into flanges
Fitting line up rod into flanges
Note sealing faces and grab handle clearly visible

Wrap secured in place in surf

Tensioning operation in progress

Wrap fully installed. Note: grab handle will be removed at this location

Installed wrap on vertical and batter piles

Finished structure

Large diameter one-piece wraps on mooring dolphin
Note center wrap installed with less than 10" (250mm) clearance to outer piles

Complete assembly
Jetty No. 1 in background