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

(insurancejournal.com)

7 points | by t-3 10 hours ago ago

5 comments

  • carlosjobim 9 hours 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 9 hours ago

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

    • carlosjobim 7 hours ago

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

  • warumdarum 8 hours ago

    Automated barnacle carwash coin! Anyone?

  • nobodyandproud 8 hours ago

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