UXO Mitigation Services
Diveworks International Ltd a diving contractor uk and internationally provides complete subsea UXO clearance services for offshore and nearshore projects across the globe. Importantly, we deliver IMCA– and DNV-compliant solutions that prioritise safety, efficiency, and compliance from desktop study to clearance and approval.
Why choose Diveworks as your diving contractor in the UK or internationally for subsea UXO Mitigation Services.
Former Royal Navy expertise: Notably, our leadership includes ex–Royal Navy Clearance Divers, explosive safety officers, and senior commercial divers, bringing 80+ years of combined experience in UXO projects. Certified compliance: Additionally, IMCA and DNV alignment across our processes, equipment, and reports. HSE-compliant dive operations and DMAC-ready medical support. Turnkey delivery: Furthermore, we provide end-to-end UXO risk management, from surveys and inspections to confirmed UXO (cUXO) clearance and ALARP. Finally, we mobilise quickly for offshore and inshore mitigation of UXO tasks, and our mitigation services include everything necessary for managing subsea UXO risk effectively. Our experience ensures your UXO clearance project is in capable hands.
Recent projects include:
- Germany: For example, an IMCA and DNV-compliant UXO clearance campaign supporting offshore development. Our team specialises in full UXO risk management, ensuring safe UXO Mitigation results.
- London: Similarly, a three month target ID, clearance, and salvage work to HSE standards.
- Devon: In addition, we provided a HSE-compliant dive spread and vessel conducting multi-target searches under NDA.
IMCA-compliant dive spreads for efficient deployment. To support this, our modular dive spreads are built for rapid set up and reliable use in UXO conditions, featuring safety steps suited for UXO challenges: Our innovative set-up also streamlines all aspects involved in full UXO Mitigation support.
- Gas supply
- HD video systems with multiple monitors for live QA/QC
- UPS backup power
- Medical kits
- 80–100 m diver gas and comms supply.
- UXO-detection-friendly equipment, including aluminium cylinders and excavation tooling
End-to-end UXO services. In addition, we deliver complete UXO risk reduction working with expert partners:
- Desktop studies and detailed assessment for UXO risk management, and our experts make sure every UXO Mitigation step meets the highest standards.
- Intrusive and non-intrusive geophysical surveys (MBES, SSS, 3D Chirp)
- ROV and diver investigations
- Target reporting, cUXO ID and C.
- ALARP supply
Moreover, our team manages demanding offshore logistics, including managing the vessel to site, as well as survey support, and 24/7 dive operations. In summary, for all UXO mitigation and clearance service needs, we maintain industry-leading standards in planning and delivery. We work closely with clients to provide safe, tracked, and on-schedule risk reduction for each requirement, therefore all project and regulations are met.
Review a select of our case studies below
Info article on diver led target investigation
