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www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 41 connected from the structure holding it in place. The thruster tunnel was flooded with water and thruster was moved to the end of the tunnel and hoisted to the surface, along with the propeller blades, where it was sent for repairs.

A blind flange had been installed within the tunnel where the thruster had been fitted, which then allowed the vessel to sail on schedule. Several weeks later the gear- diving

Cleaning the area before welding.

New blade being lowered into the water.

Diver preparing to work in thruster tunnel. Prep to seal thruster tunnel with flexible mobdocks.

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