Argos Professional Diving is a specialized maritime contractor headquartered in Paranaguá, a strategic port city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Established in 1992, the company has operated for over three decades as a dedicated provider of underwater engineering and commercial diving solutions. While it began as a family-run enterprise, it has evolved into a key service provider within the South American logistics chain, deploying teams of certified divers and technicians to support merchant vessels, offshore units, and port infrastructure throughout the region.
The core of the company's operational focus revolves around optimizing vessel performance through underwater maintenance. Argos executes specialized hull cleaning services designed to remove marine biofouling, such as barnacles and algae, which accumulate on ships during transit and anchorage. By utilizing hydraulic rotary brush systems and advanced cleaning technology, the company works to restore the hydrodynamic profile of merchant vessels. This maintenance is critical for the shipping industry, as a clean hull directly correlates to reduced fuel consumption, lower carbon emissions, and improved speed, allowing ship operators to maintain schedule integrity without the significant downtime and expense of drydocking.
Beyond surface cleaning, Argos performs precision propeller polishing, a technical process that recovers engine efficiency by reducing surface roughness on the blades. The company also provides essential inspection and repair capabilities. It conducts underwater surveys approved by major international classification societies, often facilitating In-Water Surveys in lieu of Drydocking (UWILD). These operations involve the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and high-resolution photography to document the structural condition of a ship’s underwater assets. Technicians are equipped to perform non-destructive testing, including ultrasound thickness measurements, to monitor metal corrosion and hull integrity.
When physical intervention is required, the company executes underwater welding, cutting, and blanking operations—often referred to as tamponing—to seal hull penetrations or repair damage while the vessel remains afloat. Accredited by the Brazilian Navy and complying with rigorous safety standards, Argos maintains a fleet of support vessels to ensure rapid deployment to ships at anchorage or berth. Through these specialized technical services, the company plays a vital role in ensuring that bulk carriers, container ships, and tankers navigating Brazilian waters remain seaworthy and compliant with global maritime regulations.
