International Diving Services is a specialized maritime contractor headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, operating within the industrial heart of the Vridi Zone. As a key technical service provider in West Africa, the company supports the region’s bustling shipping and offshore sectors by delivering a combination of subsea interventions and marine civil engineering works. Its operations are primarily centered around the Gulf of Guinea, serving vessels and infrastructure at major Ivorian hubs such as the Port of Abidjan and San Pedro.
The company’s core activities focus on underwater ship husbandry, a critical maintenance sector that allows commercial vessels to address technical issues without the costly and time-consuming process of dry-docking. By deploying teams of professional divers, International Diving Services performs comprehensive hull cleaning operations to remove marine fouling, a process essential for maintaining vessel fuel efficiency and reducing hydrodynamic drag. These cleaning protocols extend to propellers, rudders, and sea chest gratings. When propulsion systems require optimization, the firm executes underwater propeller polishing, which restores surface smoothness and further enhances vessel performance.
Beyond routine cleaning, the company conducts detailed technical inspections required by shipowners and regulatory bodies. Using closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and underwater photography, divers document the condition of submerged hull plating and appendages, providing data often used for classification surveys. The company also possesses the technical capability to perform non-destructive testing, such as ultrasonic thickness measurements, to assess the structural integrity of aging steel.
In addition to ship-focused services, International Diving Services engages in substantial maritime infrastructure projects. The company’s portfolio includes civil engineering tasks known as "Travaux Maritimes," which encompass the maintenance of quays, the installation of underwater cables, and the repair of port facilities. Their teams are equipped to handle complex underwater cutting and welding operations, used for both vessel repairs—such as anode replacement and crack mitigation—and the structural rehabilitation of port dykes and wharves. By integrating inspection, repair, and construction capabilities, the organization functions as a versatile support node for the merchant fleets and offshore energy operators navigating the waters of Côte d'Ivoire.
