Wanted: War-Zone Divers to Scrape Barnacles from Ships in Persian Gulf

https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2026/06/18/874196.htm

by t-3 • 1 month ago

8 6 1 month ago

The article doesn't mention the reason why ships need this scrubbing of barnacles and other marine growth: It radically improves fuel economy.

It's a 1-2 day job per ship depending on size of the diving crew.

ninjalanternshk• 1 month ago

22 year old single me would have enjoyed this little adventure.

carlosjobim2• 1 month ago

It's one of the most physically though jobs there is, a great challenge for a young man wanting it.

nobodyandproud• 1 month ago

Over 50s me would love to do this. Though perhaps not on the schedule this work demands.

warumdarum• 1 month ago

Automated barnacle carwash coin! Anyone?

OgsyedIE• 1 month ago

There are robots the size of small cars that are good at this work already. There have probably been companies for leasing them negotiating contracts for flying out and doing the job weeks ago.

Wanted: War-Zone Divers to Scrape Barnacles from Ships in Persian Gulf

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