The hull of a ship and other underwater parts such as the propellers must be maintained regularly. Below you find a list of recognized companies that offer these services.

Propeller polishing

CompanyTerm permit
5 OceansUntil 23 October 2027
Antwerp Underwater SolutionsUntil 3 March 2027
Dive Marine Underwater ServicesUntil 28 June 2027
Diver BVUntil 10 June 2026
Fleet RoboticsUntil 10 February 2027
HydrexUntil 11 December 2026
Subsea Global SolutionsUntil 15 July 2027

Hull cleaning

CompanyTerm permit
ECOsubseaUntil 4 February 2027
Fleet RoboticsUntil 31 January 2028

Apply for a permit

To apply for a permit to carry out hull cleaning or propeller polishing, please send the application forms below to [email protected].

 

More information about the underwater cleaning regulations can be found on the Port regulations and bylaws.

Application form for a permit to carry out hull cleaning operations. (Only available in Dutch)

Hull cleaning permit application form

5/2/2024
Application form for a permit to carry out hull cleaning operations. (Only available in Dutch)
Download
Application form for a permit to carry out propeller polishing operations. (Only available in Dutch)

Propeller polishing permit application form

5/2/2024
Application form for a permit to carry out propeller polishing operations. (Only available in Dutch)
Download

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