Monday, August 16, 2010

Basic Cleaning

Yesterday (15 August 2010) two divers conducted a basic cleaning for the ICON at 10:30am. There was a moderate amount of biofouling. All cables and lines were inspected and found to be in good working order. All sensitive equipment was wiped with a soft sponge.

Sunday, August 01, 2010

Full Cleaning and Validation

Today the ICON received a full cleaning and validation, initiated at 9:45am by connecting the in-situ sensor. Then at 11:20am, three divers cleaned the pylon, chain/sectra lines, and arm. All cables and instruments looked to be in good working order. The amount of bio-fouling was average and the cleaning lasted about 45 minutes. Then at 13:15, the sensor was removed.

To note, today was only supposed to be a basic cleaning, but the full cleaning and validation was completed.