Capabilities
Civil diving work, engineered and documented
Eight core disciplines delivered by certified commercial divers — from planning and inspection to execution, verification and reporting on ports, locks, bridges and waterways.
- Core disciplines
- 10
- Call-out response
- 24/7
- Operating bases
- 2
- Working area
- NL·BE
Disciplines
All services
Each discipline lists its applications, structures, method, equipment and safety measures.
- 01
Commercial diving services
Surface-supplied dive teams for inspection, construction and repair in ports, canals and rivers.
- Condition inspection of quay walls and sheet piling
- Underwater cutting, welding and drilling
- Debris and obstruction removal
- 02
Renovation of quay walls
Inspection, concrete repair and reinforcement of quay walls and sheet piling below water.
- Underwater concrete repair
- Sheet pile thickness measurement
- Anode and cathodic protection work
- 03
Bricklaying and pointing quay walls
Underwater masonry repair: raking out, rebuilding and repointing historic brick and block quay walls.
- Raking out and repointing degraded joints
- Replacement of loose or missing bricks and blocks
- Rebuilding locally collapsed masonry sections
- 04
Laying soil and scour protection
Placement and repair of rock, mattress and geotextile protection at structure toes and bed level.
- Scour repair at quay toes
- Bed protection around bridge piers
- Protection at lock approaches
- 05
Assembly work
Underwater assembly, bolting and fitting of components on civil and port structures.
- Bolting and fixing of steelwork
- Fitting of fenders, ladders and guides
- Installation of pipes and cable ducts
- 06
Maritime constructions
Diving support to the construction of jetties, pontoons, berths and waterfront structures.
- Pile position and verticality checks
- Guiding of precast and steel elements
- Underwater levelling and bedding
- 07
ROV / drone
Remote inspection below and above the waterline where diver access is limited or unnecessary.
- Fast condition screening
- Inspection inside culverts and intakes
- Search for dropped objects
- 08
Salvage
Recovery of sunken objects and obstructions in ports and inland waterways.
- Recovery of small craft and equipment
- Removal of dropped cargo
- Clearing of obstructions at berths
- 09
Other commercial diving services
Cutting, welding, cleaning, standby cover, searches and one-off underwater jobs that fit no standard category.
- Underwater cutting, welding and drilling
- High-pressure cleaning of screens, intakes and structures
- Clearing of blocked cooling-water and intake systems
- 10
SBM / FPSO
Supporting diver manpower and inspection capability for SBM and FPSO campaigns, within an agreed scope.
- Inspection support
- Maintenance assistance
- Component handling support
- Podcast
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Short technical episodes on inshore and civil diving practice, straight from the work sites.
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Open Vacancies
Commercial divers, supervisors and support crew for projects across the Benelux.
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How we work
From site review to signed-off report
- 01
Site review
Drawings, water data and access are reviewed before mobilisation. You receive a written scope with assumptions stated.
- 02
Dive plan & permits
Risk assessment, isolation, vessel movements and emergency procedures are agreed with the site before the first dive.
- 03
Execution
Surface-supplied teams with helmet video and two-way comms. Work is directed and logged from dive control.
- 04
Report & advice
Findings with video, measurements and photos, plus prioritised recommendations for maintenance or repair.
Structures involved
What we work on
Port, waterway and civil structures across the Netherlands and Belgium — inspected, maintained and repaired below the waterline.
- Quay walls
- Sheet piling
- Lock gates
- Bridge foundations
- Jetties and pontoons
- Concrete quay walls
- Steel sheet pile walls
- Combi-walls
- Relieving platforms
- Fender and bollard fixings
- Historic brick quay walls
- Block and masonry retaining walls
- Lock chamber walls
- Bridge abutments
- Canal banks and weirs
- Quay toes
- Bridge piers
- Lock approaches
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about our diving services
What areas do you operate in?
We operate from Rotterdam and Antwerp and work across the Netherlands and Belgium. Projects are mainly in ports, rivers, canals, locks and industrial waterfronts.
Do you work in zero visibility?
Yes. Many inland sites have limited visibility. We work by touch, with detailed drawings, and using helmet video, sonar and ROV support where the situation requires it.
Who handles permits and coordination on site?
We prepare the dive plan, risk assessment and method statement. Permits, isolation and vessel coordination are agreed with the site authority or main contractor before mobilisation.
What is included in the report?
Reports include video, measurements, photos and a written description of findings. We also provide prioritised recommendations for maintenance, repair or follow-up inspection.
How can I request a quotation?
Use the contact form, call the operations number or email us. The more details you share about structure, depth, access and timing, the faster we can propose an approach and price indication.
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