Running Gear Cleaning

Running Gear Cleaning — Rudders, Shafts, Struts

Professional underwater rudder cleaning, shaft cleaning underwater, thruster tunnel cleaning, and running gear fouling removal for bulk carriers and commercial vessels on the U.S. East Coast.

For Overseas Shipping Agents

We support vessel managers in China, Taiwan, Singapore, UK, Ireland, Greece, Turkey, and South Korea with comprehensive underwater rudder cleaning and shaft cleaning underwater. Fast turnaround for running gear fouling removal.

Running Gear Cleaning Services

Rudder Cleaning

Remove marine growth from rudder surfaces, stocks, and pintles

Shaft Cleaning

Clean propeller shafts, struts, and underwater bearings

Thruster Tunnel Cleaning

Clear bow and stern thruster tunnels of fouling and debris

Trim Tab Cleaning

Remove barnacles and growth from stabilizers and trim tabs

What We Clean

  • Rudders and rudder stocks
  • Propeller shafts and stern tubes
  • Shaft struts and underwater bearings
  • Bow and stern thruster tunnels
  • Stabilizer fins and trim tabs
  • Zinc anodes and sacrificial anodes
  • Underwater hull fittings
  • Sonar domes and transducers
  • Keel coolers and through-hull fittings
  • Available at anchor or berth without drydocking

Service Area

Norfolk, VA

Baltimore, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Wilmington, NC

Charleston, SC

Savannah, GA

Request Running Gear Cleaning

Professional underwater cleaning for rudders, shafts, and running gear. Fast response for commercial vessels.