Based on the island of Chios, Greece, Chios Commercial Divers operates as a specialized maritime contractor providing underwater technical services to the merchant shipping industry. Strategically situated in the Aegean Sea, a critical corridor for international maritime traffic, the company functions as a primary support entity for vessels requiring maintenance, inspections, and emergency repairs while at anchorage or in port. The firm utilizes its geographic proximity to major shipping lanes to offer rapid response capabilities, maintaining readiness twenty-four hours a day, year-round.
The company’s core operations focus on optimizing vessel performance through underwater hull maintenance. Chios Commercial Divers employs advanced hydraulic brush cart systems to remove marine fouling from ship hulls, a process essential for reducing hydrodynamic resistance and improving fuel efficiency. Complementing this service, the company performs underwater propeller polishing using diamond-disc technology, which restores surface smoothness to Rupert Scale standards, further enhancing propulsion efficiency. Beyond routine cleaning, the firm executes complex underwater repairs, including cutting and welding operations. Their technical teams are equipped to handle permanent hull insert repairs and emergency salvage tasks, utilizing certified divers and welders to address structural issues without the need for dry-docking.
To support these varied operations, Chios Commercial Divers maintains a dedicated fleet of service vessels. This includes high-speed craft capable of exceeding 30 knots for urgent mobilization, as well as a 15-meter steel diving support vessel outfitted with generators, hydraulic power packs, and decompression management equipment. This logistical infrastructure allows the company to intervene efficiently across the surrounding maritime region.
A significant portion of the company’s workload involves In-Water Surveys (IWS) and inspections. The firm conducts detailed underwater examinations using surface-monitored CCTV systems, enabling real-time assessment of hull conditions, rudders, and propulsion systems. These inspections are performed in accordance with the rigorous standards of major international classification societies, ensuring compliance with global maritime safety and quality regulations. With over fifteen years of operational history, Chios Commercial Divers has integrated itself into the local maritime supply chain, providing essential technical solutions that support the seaworthiness and operational economy of the global commercial fleet transiting the Aegean.
