Commercial Diving Services

Dive & Marine Contractors are leading specialists in the commercial diving industry. Our work covers the whole of Ireland and the UK.

Our dive teams have extensive experience in a broad range of diving operations. Our divers are highly skilled and motivated and we are ready to deploy at short notice.

We operate an extensive range of diving equipment and underwater tools - from a decompression chamber to lightweight air-freight dive systems - which can be readily made available for the most challenging of projects. This equipment is maintained to the highest standard via a Planned Maintenance System.

We conduct Dive Operations from a number of our customised dive vans or trailers, Scuba replacement sets on our RHIB’s or work boat or from our containerised dive spread on our work barge.

Alternatively, our dive trailers and containerised dive spread can be easily mobilised to site on any suitable vessel, vehicle or by truck.

All diving equipment in use during the course of any project is properly maintained and serviced as per the manufacturer’s guidelines and in compliance with our maintenance system to comply with all statutory construction and diving at work regulations.

All diving equipment supplied will be accompanied by a current maintenance record.

Dive & Marine Contractors provide an extensive range of commercial diving services including:

Civil Engineering
Repairs and Maintenance
Surveys and Inspections
Archaeological Services
Salvage and Recovery
Plant Hire
Environmental Service

Civil Engineering

Dive & Marine Contractors are highly experienced in the Civil Engineering sector with the capability to carry out a diverse range of marine construction activities. Operating both as the main contractor as well as a subcontractor, Dive & Marine Contractors have built up a comprehensive portfolio of civil engineering projects.

We can provide qualified engineering staff for both design stage and construction stage.

Civil Engineering services include:

Designing and installation of shuttering for concrete repairs
Pile repairs – specialist in Fabric Formwork repairs
Dam beam installation
Cathodic protection system installation
Mooring chain replacement
Underwater welding and burning
Sluice gate installation
Scour protection – concrete mattress installation
Quay wall repairs
Pipeline installation and decommissioning
Outfalls and Intakes installation and decommissioning
Fender removal / installation
Dredging Works
Ultra high pressure jet washing and hydro demolition

Repairs & Maintenance

Dive & Marine Contractors specialise in finding a quick and efficient solution to our client’s problems. Our repair and maintenance division is noted for fast response times, operating on call 24 hours a day.

Even in challenging situations Dive & Marine Contractors carry out repair and maintenance works in a safe efficient and cost effective manner.

Repair and Maintenance work includes:

Lock gates
Water intake screens
Sluice gate maintenance
Marina maintenance
Welding and burning of various structures
Treatment plant pipe work
Ship hull cleaning and repairs
Swimming pools
Marine growth cleaning
Culverts
Anodes
Piers
Jetties

Surveys & Inspections

Dive & Marine Contractors have a highly skilled and experienced in-house team of engineers who deliver accurate surveys both above and below water level.

We use the most up to date inspection techniques available ions in the vicinity of both freshwater and the marine environment.

Survey and Inspection work includes:

Non – destructive testing inspections
Dynamic probing
Shell and auger core sampling
Ground investigation
Bridge structural, scour and undermining inspections
Marina surveys
Pier inspections
Periodic structural inspections determined by the client’s needs
Ship hull inspections
Live CCTV footage of the job
High quality video and stills photography
Detailed post survey reports
ROV's underwater surveys and inspections on all types of marine structures
Ultrasonic Thickness & Cathodic Protection meter readings

Archaeological Services

Dive & Marine Contractors carry out underwater archaeological services in both the freshwater and marine environments. We combine in-house expertise with selected partners to provide the best solution for our client’s needs.

Archaeological Services include:

Archaeological surveys
Underwater video and photography
Post survey reports
Dive support

Salvage & Recovery

Dive & Marine Contractors provide a comprehensive salvage and recovery service that is cost effective and results in minimal impact on the marine environment. We stock a large range of salvage and recovery equipment to cater for both large and small scale projects. Our team of experienced engineers and divers are available to respond to urgent call outs and can mobilise specialist equipment on short notice.

We are accustomed to managing fast moving and developing situations while providing top quality service and safety management.

Salvage and Recovery services include:

Wreck inspection, damage assessment and removal
Dismantling and removal
Search and recovery
Towing service
Custom designed containment curtain, fabrication and installation
Wreck, debris and seabed clearance
Underwater construction
Topside and underwater welding
Topside and underwater cutting
Underwater rigging
Propeller removal and installation

Plant Hire Services

Whether for diving operations or for independent hire, Dive & Marine Contractors have a wide range of plant and machinery available.
All our plant and machinery operators are experienced and hold all relevant Solas/CSCS certificates. In addition, all our boat and barge operations are undertaken by qualified and experienced coxswains.

All our plant has up to date maintenance records. Further, all plant and equipment is continually maintained throughout every project.

Plant Hire Services include:

Waterking pontoon barge with hydraulically operated spud legs
Twin jet 540hp propelled boat for use as a work boat or for barge manoeuvring operations
Various RHIB’s for diving, survey work or safety boat hire
8-ton crawler crane
Welding and cutting plant – above and underwater
Hydraulic power packs with various hydraulic tools
Compressors with various pneumatic tools
Godiva High Volume Fire Pump
Hydraulic Trash Pumps
Decompression chamber

Environment

Dive and Marine are actively involved in invasive species control both above and below water. Our sister company Envirico can tackle any invasive infestation in both land or aquatic habitats, for example zebra mussels, aquatic weeds and Japanese knotweed.

For more information or to discuss your requirements please click on www.envirico.com or contact Dr. Amanda Greer on amanda@envirico.com