Based in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Borneo Subsea Services (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. operates as a specialized provider of underwater engineering and commercial diving solutions. Established in September 1991, the company was founded to address a specific logistical gap in the regional maritime industry: the need for a locally based subsea contractor capable of rapid intervention in the Borneo waters. Before its incorporation, offshore and marine projects in Sabah and Sarawak frequently relied on diving teams mobilized from West Malaysia or Singapore, which often incurred delays. By maintaining a permanent operational base in Labuan, the firm delivers immediate support to the offshore oil and gas, shipping, and civil engineering sectors.
The company functions as a subsidiary of a prominent regional diving organization, inheriting a long-standing legacy of marine expertise. Its core operations encompass a comprehensive range of inspection, repair, and maintenance (IRM) disciplines. The firm deploys both human divers and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) to execute complex subsea tasks. In the energy sector, it supports offshore installation and construction projects, holding licenses to conduct underwater services for major national and international oil operators. These capabilities are supported by a workshop and warehousing infrastructure in Labuan, allowing the team to utilize the deep-water logistics facilities of the Asian Supply Base, including heavy-lift jetties and engineering support.
Within the shipping and general maritime domain, Borneo Subsea Services executes essential husbandry and classification works. The company is approved by multiple major classification societies to perform In-Water Surveys in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD), a critical service that allows vessel owners to assess hull integrity without removing the ship from service. Operational teams routinely conduct underwater hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and blanking of sea chests, alongside more structural tasks such as cofferdam installation and pipeline inspection. Beyond vessel support, the company extends its expertise to civil marine infrastructure, inspecting and maintaining jetties, wharves, and subsea cables. Through its integration of commercial diving proficiency and strategic geographic placement, the organization ensures the operational continuity of marine assets across East Malaysia and the surrounding region.
