WE ARE

Aquanav

Your Solution to Scaffolding-Free Ballast Tank Maintenance

WHY US?

THE HOW

Out with the old: Traditional Scaffolding

Labour intensive

Restricted availability

Cumbersome for rigging

Certified scaffolders are required

High cost of staging, tank ventilation, labour and commercial downtime in shipyards

In with the new: Introducing Vertomech™

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Compact and easily deployable by two people in under 10 minutes.

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  Suitable for in-service ballast tank maintenance
(no dry-docking needed)

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No certified personnel required, compliant with safety and construction norms

Vertomech™ in action

Testimonial

The deployment of services on our managed MR tanker prior docking was very useful in upgrading ballast tank and deck coating conditions, with tremendous cost saving potential in shipyards, if engaged at least one-year prior docking. Paint recoating was of high quality and the Vertomech was very innovative and easy to use and cost effective, compared to conventional scaffoldings. 

This was the highlight and excellent value for money!

I look forward to engaging with you in future docking projects.

-Vessel’s Asst. Technical Manager

Our Services & Offerings

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AI-Based Coating Assessment

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High-Pressure Hydro Blasting And Tank Coating Repairs

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Transparent Daily Updates With Certified Inspections

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CAP Certification And Coating Repair Guarantee

Did you think we were done? Nope! There are more benefits for you.

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Ballast voyages can be utilised for hydroblasting of decks, outfittings, cranes and other locations, that would be a 100% cost saving compared to doing in a shipyard. This benefit is at no marginal cost for you.

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ESG footprint for clients: 30% carbon fiber, fully repurposable, with 100% recyclable steel. Each version enhances ESG performance for a greener future.

Guess what? We’ve got optional value-add features because who doesn’t love a little extra?

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Drone-based AI inspection of ballast tank coatings at convenient ports.

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Class approved Pre-docking UTM (thickness measurement) to assess steel plate thickness along with the pre-job coating evaluation.

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Preparation of Dry docking repair specifications for steel renewal/ light-steel works at nominal cost.

energy

Energy optimisation assessment:
Boilers, heating systems, electric load assessment.

About Us

Our Vision

To provide shipowners and maritime stakeholders with highest quality customised services in tank coating upgradation while leveraging on AI, technical consultancy, project management and energy optimisation. We guarantee to meet customer needs and will strive to exceed their expectations to become their most reliable and trusted service partner worldwide.

Our Mission

To reduce coating maintenance repair costs of ballast tanks for Ship Owners during dry docking using innovation and AI, by on-the-go service propositions. To quantify and improve energy savings for clients in day to day operations using advanced engineering techniques and AI that will help reduce their carbon footprint.

About the founder

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Deepak Sasikumar is a seasoned maritime professional with over 20 years of experience in fleet management, technical innovation, and marine operations. He’s a certified Marine Chief Engineer and an Alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School

Throughout his career, he has headed numerous high-impact projects, including multiple dry dockings of bulk carrier and MR/Aframax and Suezmax tankers, major vessel conversions, PMS migrations, and the development of cost-saving solutions that have significantly benefited the maritime sector.

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+971 509 800 362

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service@aquanavms.net

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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