For Immediate Release – January 22, 2018:

The Sea Based X-Band Radar (SBX-1) a floating, self-propelled missile tracking system operated by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency consists of an X-band radar array mounted on a 50,000 ton twin-hull semi-submersible. SBX-1 uses four azimuthing thrusters for propulsion and positioning and the requirement to change-out the forward-starboard thruster waterborne fell to Phoenix International. Working closely with thruster OEM Wärtsilä Defense, the Phoenix team of divers and technicians installed a unique underwater hydraulic trolley system to allow the 25-ton thruster to be moved outboard of the thruster well once separation from the steering pipe was complete. This innovation was required because the semi-sub deck overhang coupled with a shallow Pearl Harbor repair berth precluded a direct yard-and-stay procedure.

Phoenix’s ability to marshal engineering, diving and technical expertise from multiple offices, coupled with our presence in Hawaii enabled us to satisfy several client requirements simultaneously, thereby returning a key national asset to full operational status in the shortest feasible time.

Phoenix is an employee-owned, ISO 9001-2008 Management System certified marine services contractor providing manned and unmanned underwater solutions, design, engineering, and project management services to a diverse set of clients worldwide. Expertise is available from seven regional offices in the areas of wet and dry hyperbaric welding, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), subsea engineering, conventional and atmospheric diving, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operation. Our capabilities include underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair of ships, platforms and structures; deep ocean survey, search and recovery; submarine rescue; subsea construction, tieback, plug and abandonment; underwater mining, archaeological, and documentary projects.

For further information please contact Patrick Keenan (pkeenan@phnx-international.com)
Tel: (301)341-7800 or view our web site: www.phnx-international.com