Hercules Duikbedrijf is a specialized maritime service provider headquartered in Tiel, the Netherlands, dedicated to professional commercial diving and underwater contracting. Established in 1978, the company has operated for over four decades as a critical partner for the civil engineering, shipping, and water management sectors. Unlike offshore entities focused on deep-sea energy, this organization concentrates its expertise on inshore and coastal operations, serving the complex network of waterways, ports, and hydraulic structures that define the Dutch maritime landscape.
The company’s operations are primarily divided between maintaining static infrastructure and supporting mobile shipping assets. In the realm of civil engineering, Hercules Duikbedrijf plays a vital role in preserving the integrity of wet infrastructure. Their diving teams are frequently deployed to inspect and repair essential water control structures such as locks, weirs, pumping stations, and bridges. This work often involves technical underwater construction tasks, including concrete repair, thermal cutting, welding, and the placement of protective barriers. By executing these complex repairs beneath the surface, the company enables public works agencies and water boards to extend the lifespan of critical assets without the expensive and disruptive process of dewatering.
For the shipping industry, the company provides essential husbandry services designed to minimize operational downtime. When commercial vessels encounter propulsion issues or hull damage, Hercules Duikbedrijf offers rapid response capabilities, available twenty-four hours a day. Their teams perform underwater hull inspections, propeller polishing to improve fuel efficiency, and the removal of entanglements such as ropes or debris that can immobilize a ship. To facilitate these operations, the company utilizes a fleet of fully equipped mobile diving units and trailerable workboats, such as the Aquaterra and Aquality, allowing them to deploy quickly to any location across the Netherlands.
Beyond human diving teams, the organization integrates modern technology into its workflow, utilizing Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) for inspections in hazardous or inaccessible environments. Safety remains a central pillar of their operational philosophy, backed by strict adherence to industry regulations and safety certifications. Through this combination of rapid mobility, technical versatility, and safety compliance, Hercules Duikbedrijf ensures that both the vessels navigating Dutch waters and the infrastructure supporting them remain fully operational.
