Diving Consultancy

Based in the port city of Tuticorin (Thoothukudi), India, Diving Consultancy operates as a specialized provider of commercial diving and marine engineering services. Established in 1976, the firm has cultivated a long-standing operational history within the Indian maritime sector, offering subsea solutions that support shipping logistics, port maintenance, and coastal infrastructure. The organization is structured as a partnership, managed by experienced industry professionals who oversee teams of certified divers and technical supervisors tailored for complex underwater interventions. The company’s core operational focus revolves around ship husbandry and underwater maintenance, services designed to ensure vessels remain seaworthy without the immediate necessity of dry-docking. Its technical capabilities include underwater hull cleaning to remove marine fouling, which is critical for maintaining vessel speed and fuel efficiency, as well as propeller polishing using pneumatic hydraulic equipment. Furthermore, the firm performs underwater cutting and wet welding to address structural repairs beneath the waterline, alongside the blanking of sea chests and overboard discharges to facilitate internal repairs. A significant portion of its workload involves conducting in-water surveys, where divers utilize closed-circuit television (CCTV) and photography to document hull conditions for regulatory and assessment purposes. Beyond routine ship maintenance, Diving Consultancy plays a supportive role in heavy marine infrastructure projects. The firm has a documented history of assisting dredging operations, collaborating with major international dredging contractors to facilitate port expansion and maintenance tasks. Its portfolio includes the installation and maintenance of underwater pipelines for industrial clients, including the deployment of high-density polyethylene piping systems. The company also maintains a salvage capability, equipped to retrieve sunken assets ranging from fishing vessels and barges to heavy anchors and dredging components. Notably, the firm has executed specialized recovery missions for government ocean technology initiatives, demonstrating its capacity to handle heavy-lift salvage operations in challenging marine environments. To maintain alignment with international maritime safety standards, Diving Consultancy holds approvals from prominent classification societies. These certifications authorize the firm to act as a verified service supplier for in-water surveys, validating that their inspection procedures meet the rigorous safety and quality criteria required by global shipping registries. Through its strategic base in Southern India and its broad spectrum of subsea capabilities, the company serves a diverse client base comprising ship owners, port authorities, and industrial entities requiring underwater engineering expertise.