Based in the Indian Ocean maritime hub of Mauritius, Dive Solutions is a specialized provider of commercial diving and underwater ship husbandry services. Strategically positioned in Port Louis, a key refueling and stopover point for international shipping traffic, the company assists vessel operators in maintaining fleet efficiency and structural integrity without the need for dry-docking. Its operations focus on delivering technical subsea maintenance and inspections to a diverse range of merchant vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships visiting the region.
A central component of the company’s portfolio is underwater hull cleaning, a critical service designed to remove marine biofouling such as slime, algae, and barnacles. Biofouling significantly increases drag, leading to higher fuel consumption and reduced vessel speed. To address this, Dive Solutions employs specialized mechanical systems, including the Twister hull cleaning technology. This equipment is notable for its ability to clean hull surfaces while adhering to environmental protocols. The technology incorporates filtration capabilities that help manage the debris generated during the cleaning process, aligning with growing industry regulations regarding the containment of invasive marine species and port ecosystem protection.
Beyond general hull maintenance, the company performs specialized propeller husbandry. This includes polishing services intended to restore the smooth surface of propeller blades, thereby reducing torque loss and improving hydrodynamic performance. When vessels encounter specific mechanical issues or obstructions, Dive Solutions deploys divers for rope removal and the blanking of sea chests, enabling internal repairs to intake valves and piping systems while the ship remains afloat.
Inspection services constitute another core pillar of their operations. The company conducts underwater CCTV surveys to assess hull condition, coating integrity, and damage. These photographic and video inspections provide ship owners and classification societies with essential data for purchase assessments, damage reports, or routine fouling evaluations. By combining technical diving capabilities with specific mechanical assets, Dive Solutions functions as a dedicated support entity within the Mauritian maritime sector, facilitating the operational continuity of global trade vessels transiting the Indian Ocean.
