Ships Husbandry

Ships Husbandry & In-Water Survey (IWS) Services

At Diveworks International Ltd, we deliver comprehensive ships husbandry solutions with a strong emphasis on In-Water Surveys (IWS) for class certification and operational assurance. As an approved service supplier for DNV, Bureau Veritas (BV), and RINA, we are trusted by classification societies and vessel operators alike to carry out IWS to the highest international standards.

Our IWS services are designed to minimise vessel downtime while ensuring full compliance with class requirements. Whether your vessel is docked at Portland Harbour or operating in more challenging environments, our experienced dive teams and fully certified surface-supplied diving systems are ready to deploy.

Our IWS Capabilities Include:

  • Class-approved underwater hull inspections and reporting
  • HD video capture with diver-mounted cameras and live surface feed
  • Real-time communication and recording for surveyor review
  • Detailed daily progress reports, dive logs, and toolbox talks
  • Cloud-based delivery of inspection footage and documentation
  • Mobilisation-ready dive spreads with full redundancy and spares

We operate with HSE-compliant 5-person dive teams, led by ADC-qualified supervisors, and supported by a fleet of IMCA-standard containerised dive spreads. Our equipment includes KM37 helmets, 100m umbilicals with integrated video, light, and comms, and Novasub video units with recording capabilities

Whether for pre-purchase inspectionsroutine class surveys, or emergency assessments, DWI offers a responsive and professional service tailored to your vessel’s needs.

📍 Looking for a reliable IWS partner?
Visit our website or contact us directly to discuss how we can support your next class survey or ships husbandry requirement.