Leader in Innovative Underwater Expertise
5 Oceans is specialized in providing fast, complex repair solutions and maintenance requirements to the maritime industry.
Port of Ghent
5 Oceans Diving is your diving company for underwater works in the port of Ghent. We are specialized in providing fast, innovative repair and maintenance solutions in this area. With our in-house knowledge and extensive network with all authorities and suppliers in Ghent, we can provide our clients with globally operated fleets for (underwater) repairs and routine maintenance requirements in the port of Ghent.
Our goal is to deliver unrivaled service 24/7 for all kinds of services to prevent your vessel from dry-docking. Whether it is scrubber repairs, Propeller repairs, habitat seal repairs, thruster exchanges, or permanent class-approved solutions, we have the capability to handle it.
Our team of highly qualified and skilled proffesionals are able to mobilize to the port of Ghent within 1 hour from main office. This results in cost-effective operations and support 24/7 above and below the waterline.
The port of Ghent is situated at the far end of the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal (at 32 km from the Terneuzen locks), which connects the harbour to the North Sea via the Western Scheldt. It is the third busiest port in Belgium with annual cargo throughput of 48 mln tn.
Thanks to its location, Ghent handles seagoing as well as inland vessels.
The most significant trading partners for the port are Sweden, Russia and Brazil. The cargo volumes of crude minerals and building materials as well as fertilizers and ores are rising till this day, making Ghent the biggest dry bulk harbour in the country.
We are able to provide our diving services at following locations:
- Handelsdok
- Houtdok
- Tolhuisdok
- Voorhaven
- Zuiddok
- Grootdok
- Middendok
- Noorddok
- Sifferdok
- Zeekanaal Ghent/Terneuzen
- Rodenhuizedok
- Kluizendok
- Visserijvaart
- Schelde
See below in what we can support you with
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General Vessel Maintance
Underwater maintenance for ships is crucial to ensure smooth operation and prevent the accumulation of marine growth and damages.
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Innovations
5 Oceans invests in new innovations and technology to provide innovative one of a kind solutions to the maritime industry.
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Vessel Repair Solutions
Underwater repairs typically involve a variety of tasks that need to be performed while the ship is in the water. These repairs can range from minor fixes to more complex operations.