Salvage & Recovery

Salvage Diving Services – Inshore & Offshore

At Diveworks International Ltd, we offer a robust and responsive salvage diving service designed to meet the demands of both inshore and offshore environments. Whether recovering vessels, submerged assets, or critical infrastructure, our experienced dive teams operate to the highest safety and operational standards, fully aligned with IMCA guidelines.

Our team includes time-served commercial divers, project managers, and ADC-qualified supervisors, ensuring every salvage operation is executed with precision, professionalism, and full regulatory compliance.

 

Our Salvage Capabilities

  • Emergency Response & Recovery
    Rapid mobilisation for vessel recovery, equipment retrieval, and environmental protection.
  • Heavy Lift & Rigging Support
    Underwater rigging and lift planning for complex salvage operations, including coordination with surface vessels and cranes.
  • Asset Protection & Containment
    Deployment of containment systems to prevent environmental impact during salvage.
  • Hull & Structural Assessments
    Pre- and post-salvage inspections using diver and ROV platforms, with detailed reporting.
  • Confined Space & Hazardous Environment Entry
    Specialist teams trained for high-risk salvage scenarios including enclosed spaces and contaminated waters.

 

Offshore-Ready, IMCA-Compliant

Our dive spreads are IMCA-compliant, containerised, and fully equipped for offshore deployment. Each unit includes:

  • Surface-supplied diving systems with full redundancy
  • KM37 helmets and 100m umbilicals with integrated video, light, and comms
  • Novasub video units with live feed and recording
  • Integrated gas supply, UPS, and fire suppression systems
  • DMAC-compliant medical kits and emergency response protocols

We operate with HSE-compliant 5-person dive teams, ensuring safe and efficient execution of salvage operations in challenging offshore conditions.