Based in Costa Rica, CR Diving Operations functions as a specialized provider of commercial diving and underwater industrial services, catering to the maritime traffic traversing Central America’s critical logistic corridors. Established in 2014, the company was formed to address a regional demand for professional subsea maintenance and inspection, operating across both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Its geographic footprint allows it to service vessels calling at major strategic hubs, including the terminals of Moín and Puerto Limón on the Atlantic side and Puerto Caldera and Golfito on the Pacific.
The company’s primary role within the shipping industry centers on underwater ship husbandry—a set of essential maintenance tasks that allow vessels to remain seaworthy without the costly and time-consuming process of entering a dry dock. CR Diving Operations executes hull cleaning and propeller polishing, services that are directly linked to improving a ship's hydrodynamic efficiency and reducing fuel consumption. Beyond routine cleaning, the company conducts technical underwater repairs, including wet welding, cutting, and the plugging of sea chests and cofferdams. These interventions enable ship operators to address structural issues or mechanical failures while the vessel remains afloat and operational.
In addition to maintenance, CR Diving Operations plays a significant role in vessel compliance and safety through underwater inspections. Utilizing closed-circuit television (CCTV) and photography, their divers perform surveys for classification societies, sale and purchase assessments, and damage diagnostics. This data provides shipowners and technical managers with real-time visibility into the condition of submerged assets.
While heavily focused on vessel support, the company also participates in civil engineering and port infrastructure projects. Their scope extends to the installation and maintenance of navigational buoys, dredging operations, and underwater construction tasks such as leveling gravel beds or placing concrete for port developments. The company also maintains readiness for environmental response, offering capabilities for pollution control and hydrocarbon spill management within port waters. By combining ship husbandry with infrastructure support, CR Diving Operations serves as a comprehensive subsea contractor for shipping lines, port authorities, and maritime agencies operating between Mexico and Colombia.
