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UNDERWATER MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION

1. Underwater Welding

Subsea specializes in underwater welding, a critical service for repairing and maintaining marine structures and pipelines without the need for dry-docking. Our certified commercial divers are trained in specialized techniques to ensure the integrity and safety of underwater welds in challenging underwater environments.

Why Choose Subsea for Underwater Welding?

Expert Commercial Divers

Our team consists of highly skilled commercial divers with extensive experience in underwater welding. They undergo rigorous training and certification to perform precise and reliable welds in varying conditions.

Advanced Welding Techniques

Subsea utilizes advanced welding techniques tailored for underwater applications. wet welding methods, each suitable for different types of repairs and materials.

Wet Welding

Conducted directly in underwater environments using specialized equipment and techniques to manage the challenges of welding in water.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is our top priority. We adhere to strict safety protocols and industry standards to protect our divers and ensure the integrity of underwater welding operations. Our practices minimize risks and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

How Underwater Welding is Done?

Preparation: Before welding begins, our divers assess the repair site underwater. They clean the area of marine growth, debris, and corrosion to ensure a clean welding surface.

Equipment Setup: wet welding, our divers use portable welding equipment specially designed for underwater use. This includes waterproof welding electrodes, welding machines, and other necessary tools.

Welding Process:

Wet Welding

Our divers use manual metal arc welding (MMA) or shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) techniques. An electric arc is created between the welding electrode and the metal surface, generating the heat needed to melt the metals and form a weld pool.

Quality Assurance

After welding, our team conducts thorough inspections to ensure the welds meet industry standards for strength, integrity, and durability. We provide detailed reports of the welding process and results for client review and compliance documentation.

Applications

Underwater welding is used for various applications, including repairs to offshore platforms, pipelines, ship hulls, underwater structures, and marine vessels. It helps extend the lifespan of assets and minimize downtime associated with dry-docking.

2. Underwater Cutting Services

Subsea specializes in underwater cutting, a vital service for marine construction, salvage operations, and underwater maintenance projects. Our certified commercial divers are trained in specialized techniques to safely and effectively cut through various materials underwater, ensuring efficient and precise operations without the need for dry-docking.

Why Choose Subsea for Underwater Cutting?

Expert Commercial Divers

Our team consists of highly skilled commercial divers with extensive experience in underwater cutting techniques. They undergo rigorous training and certification to perform cutting operations safely and efficiently in challenging underwater environments.

Advanced Cutting Techniques

Subsea utilizes advanced cutting equipment and techniques tailored for underwater applications. These include:

Broco Cutting: Using exothermic torches to create a high-temperature jet of gas to cut through metal and concrete underwater.

Hydraulic Cutting: Utilizing hydraulic-powered tools such as saws and shears to cut through thick materials like steel and concrete.

Abrasive Water Jet Cutting: Employing high-pressure water jets mixed with abrasive materials to cut through hard surfaces underwater, providing precise and clean cuts.

Comprehensive Cutting Services

We offer a range of cutting services to meet diverse project needs, including:

Salvage Operations: Cutting through shipwrecks, debris, and structures for salvage and recovery operations.

Pipeline Modifications: Performing cuts for pipeline repair, decommissioning, or modifications without disrupting operations.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is our top priority. We adhere to stringent safety protocols and industry standards to protect our divers and ensure the integrity of underwater cutting operations. Our practices minimize risks and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

How Underwater Cutting is Done?

Preparation

Before cutting operations commence, our divers conduct thorough inspections and assessments of the cutting site underwater. They clear the area of marine growth, debris, and corrosion to ensure a safe and clean cutting environment.

Equipment Setup

Our divers use specialized cutting equipment designed for underwater use, including hydraulic cutting tools, broco torches, and abrasive water jet systems. Equipment setup is meticulously planned to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Cutting Process

Broco Cutting

Our divers use exothermic torches to generate intense heat, creating a jet of gas that cuts through metal and concrete underwater.

Hydraulic Cutting

Hydraulic-powered tools, such as saws or shears, are employed to perform precise cuts through thick materials like steel and concrete underwater.

Abrasive Water Jet Cutting

High-pressure water jets, mixed with abrasive materials, are directed at the material surface to cut through hard surfaces underwater with precision and minimal impact.

Quality Assurance

After cutting, our team conducts comprehensive inspections to ensure the cuts meet project specifications and industry standards. We provide detailed reports documenting the cutting process, results, and compliance documentation for client review.

Applications

Underwater cutting is utilized in various applications, including marine construction, salvage operations, pipeline maintenance, and underwater demolition. It enables efficient project execution and minimizes downtime associated with dry-docking.

3. Underwater Drilling Services

Subsea offers specialized underwater drilling services, essential for marine construction, exploration, and maintenance projects. Our certified commercial divers are trained in advanced techniques to perform precise and efficient drilling operations underwater, ensuring the successful completion of various underwater projects.

Why Choose Subsea for Underwater Drilling?

Expert Commercial Divers

Our team comprises highly skilled commercial divers with extensive experience in underwater drilling operations. They undergo rigorous training and certification to safely and effectively execute drilling tasks in challenging marine environments.

Advanced Inspection Techniques

Subsea utilizes state-of-the-art drilling equipment and techniques tailored for underwater applications. These include:

Percussion Drilling: Using hydraulic-powered drills to create holes in sea beds, rocks, and underwater structures.

Rotary Drilling: Employing rotary drilling rigs to bore through sea beds and substrates to install pilings, anchors, and underwater foundations.

Core Sampling: Extracting cylindrical samples of seabed or substrate materials for geological analysis and engineering assessments.

Comprehensive Drilling Services

We offer a range of drilling services to meet diverse project needs, including:

Foundation Installation: Drilling holes for the installation of underwater foundations, pilings, moorings, and anchor systems.

Exploration Drilling: Conducting geological surveys and exploration drilling for offshore energy projects, environmental studies, and research purposes.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is our top priority. We adhere to stringent safety protocols and industry standards to protect our divers and ensure the integrity of underwater drilling operations. Our practices minimize risks and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

How Underwater Drilling is Done?

Preparation

Before drilling begins, our divers conduct thorough inspections and assessments of the drilling site underwater. They clear the area of marine growth, debris, and obstructions to ensure a safe and clear drilling environment.

Equipment Setup

Our divers use specialized drilling equipment designed for underwater use, including hydraulic drills, rotary drilling rigs, and core sampling tools. Equipment setup is meticulously planned to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Drilling Process

Percussion Drilling: Hydraulic-powered drills are used to deliver repetitive blows to the seabed or substrate, creating holes for foundation installation or core sampling.

Rotary Drilling: Rotary drilling rigs are employed to bore through seabeds and substrates, facilitating the installation of pilings, anchors, or other underwater structures.

Core Sampling:Core sampling tools extract cylindrical samples of seabed or substrate materials, which are analyzed for geological composition and engineering assessments.

Quality Assurance

After drilling, our team conducts comprehensive inspections to ensure the drilled holes meet project specifications and industry standards. We provide detailed reports documenting the drilling process, results, and compliance documentation for client review.

Applications

Underwater drilling is utilized in various applications, including marine construction, offshore energy projects, environmental surveys, and scientific research. It enables precise and efficient project execution in challenging underwater environments.

4. Underwater Pressure Blasting Services

Subsea specializes in underwater pressure blasting, a crucial service for cleaning, preparing surfaces, and removing marine growth from underwater structures. Our certified commercial divers are trained in advanced techniques to perform efficient and environmentally responsible pressure blasting operations in marine environments.

Why Choose Subsea for Underwater Pressure Blasting?

Expert Commercial Divers

Our team consists of highly skilled commercial divers with extensive experience in underwater pressure blasting techniques. They undergo rigorous training and certification to safely and effectively execute pressure blasting tasks in challenging underwater environments.

Advanced Pressure Blasting Techniques

Subsea utilizes state-of-the-art pressure blasting equipment and techniques tailored for underwater applications. These include:

Water Jetting: Using high-pressure water jets to clean surfaces, remove marine growth, and prepare substrates for coating or repairs.

Abrasive Blasting: Utilizing abrasive materials, such as garnet or grit, propelled by high-pressure water jets to remove rust, paint, and stubborn marine fouling.

Comprehensive Maintenance Services

We provide a range of maintenance services tailored to pipeline systems, including cleaning, corrosion monitoring, repairs, cathodic protection installation, and pipeline integrity assessments. Our services aim to minimize risks and extend the operational lifespan of pipelines.

Safety and Compliance

Safety is our top priority. We adhere to stringent safety protocols and regulatory standards to protect our divers and ensure the integrity of pipeline inspections and maintenance activities. Our services help pipeline operators meet compliance requirements and mitigate environmental risks.

How Underwater Pressure Blasting is Done?

Preparation

Before pressure blasting begins, our divers conduct thorough inspections and assessments of the cleaning site underwater. They ensure the area is clear of obstructions and marine life to facilitate safe and effective pressure blasting operations.

Equipment Setup

Our divers use specialized pressure blasting equipment designed for underwater use, including high-pressure water jets and abrasive blasting systems. Equipment setup is meticulously planned to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Pressure Blasting Process

Abrasive Blasting: High-pressure water jets are directed at the surface to remove marine growth, biofouling, algae, and loose debris. Water jetting is effective for cleaning delicate surfaces and preparing substrates without causing damage.

Abrasive Blasting: Abrasive materials, propelled by high-pressure water jets, are used to remove tough coatings, rust, and stubborn marine fouling from metal surfaces. Abrasive blasting ensures thorough surface preparation for inspections, repairs, or coatings.

Quality Assurance

After pressure blasting, our team conducts comprehensive inspections to ensure surfaces meet project specifications and industry standards. We provide detailed reports documenting the pressure blasting process, results, and compliance documentation for client review.

Applications

Underwater pressure blasting is utilized in various applications, including marine maintenance, ship hull cleaning, offshore platform maintenance, and underwater structure refurbishment. It facilitates efficient cleaning and preparation of surfaces in challenging marine environments.

5. Underwater Core Sampling Services

Subsea provides specialized underwater core sampling services, essential for geological assessments, environmental studies, and engineering projects in marine environments. Our certified commercial divers are trained in advanced techniques to retrieve precise samples of seabed and substrate materials for analysis and evaluation.

Why Choose Subsea for Underwater Core Sampling?

Expert Commercial Divers

Our team consists of highly skilled commercial divers with extensive experience in underwater core sampling techniques. They undergo specialized training and certification to safely and accurately retrieve core samples in challenging underwater conditions.

Advanced Core Sampling Techniques

Subsea utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies tailored for underwater core sampling. These include:

Gravity Core Sampling: Employing gravity corers to collect cylindrical samples of sediment and seabed materials without disturbing the surrounding environment.

Piston Core Sampling: Using piston corers to retrieve deeper and more consolidated samples of seabed sediments and substrates for detailed geological analysis.

Comprehensive Core Sampling Services

We offer a range of core sampling services to meet diverse project needs, including:

Geological Surveys: Conducting geological assessments and studies to understand seabed composition, sedimentary layers, and geological formations.

Environmental Monitoring: Sampling sediments for environmental impact assessments, pollution monitoring, and marine habitat studies.

Safety and Environmental Responsibility

Safety is paramount in all our operations. We adhere to stringent safety protocols and environmental regulations to protect our divers and minimize disturbance to marine ecosystems during core sampling operations. Our practices ensure responsible and sustainable underwater sampling and monitoring.

How Underwater Core Sampling is Done?

Preparation

Before core sampling begins, our divers conduct thorough site surveys and assessments to identify suitable sampling locations underwater. They ensure environmental considerations and safety protocols are met before initiating sampling operations.

Equipment Setup

Our divers use specialized core sampling equipment designed for underwater use, including gravity corers, piston corers, and sampling tubes. Equipment setup is meticulously planned to ensure precise sampling and safety during deployment.

Core Sampling Process:

Gravity Core Sampling: Gravity corers are deployed from a vessel or platform and lowered to the seabed. Once settled, the corer collects a cylindrical sample of sediment and seabed material as it penetrates into the seabed under its own weight.

Piston Core Sampling: Piston corers are deployed to retrieve deeper and more consolidated samples of seabed sediments. A piston inside the corer helps retain the sample during retrieval, ensuring minimal disturbance and maintaining sample integrity.

Sample Handling and Analysis

After retrieval, core samples are carefully handled and transported to a laboratory for analysis. They are analyzed for geological composition, sediment characteristics, pollutants, and other parameters relevant to the project objectives.

Applications

Underwater core sampling is utilized in various applications, including marine research, geological surveys, environmental assessments, and offshore engineering projects. It provides valuable data for understanding seabed conditions, environmental impacts, and resource potential in marine environments.

6. Underwater Concreting Services

Subsea offers specialized underwater concreting services, essential for construction, repair, and enhancement of marine structures and underwater infrastructure. Our certified commercial divers are trained in advanced techniques to safely and effectively place, pour, and cure concrete underwater, ensuring structural integrity and durability in challenging marine environments.

Why Choose Subsea for Underwater Concreting?

Expert Commercial Divers

Our team comprises highly skilled commercial divers with extensive experience in underwater concreting techniques. They undergo rigorous training and certification to perform concrete placement and curing tasks with precision and efficiency underwater.

Advanced Concreting Techniques

Subsea utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies tailored for underwater concreting. These include:

Pneumatic Placement: Using pneumatic equipment to place and deliver concrete mixtures underwater efficiently.

Hydraulic Placement: Employing hydraulic systems for precise control and placement of concrete in underwater construction projects.

Preplaced Aggregate Concrete (PAC): Preparing concrete mixtures with aggregate materials placed underwater before the addition of cement paste, enhancing stability and durability.

Comprehensive Concreting Services

We offer a range of underwater concreting services to meet diverse project needs, including:

Repair and Rehabilitation: Patching and reinforcing underwater structures, pipelines, and marine foundations with new concrete applications.

New Construction: Constructing underwater foundations, platforms, and marine infrastructure using durable and corrosion-resistant concrete materials.

Safety and Environmental Responsibility

Safety is our top priority. We adhere to stringent safety protocols and environmental regulations to protect our divers and minimize impacts on marine ecosystems during concreting operations. Our practices ensure responsible and sustainable underwater construction and maintenance.

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