Phamarine Commercial Diving Services operates as a specialized provider of underwater ship husbandry and marine maintenance solutions, headquartered in Long Beach, California. Established to support the maritime logistics chain along the United States West Coast, the company has developed a service network that covers major commercial hubs, including the ports of Los Angeles, San Diego, Oakland, Stockton, and San Francisco. The firm focuses on maintaining vessel efficiency and structural integrity while ships remain afloat, allowing operators to minimize costly downtime and adhere to tight sailing schedules.
A central pillar of the company’s operations is bio-fouling management, a critical service for ensuring fuel efficiency and environmental compliance. Phamarine employs specialized hydraulic equipment and soft nylon brushes designed to remove marine growth from hulls without compromising anti-fouling coatings. This maintenance suite is complemented by propeller polishing services, which are executed to high standards to optimize vessel hydrodynamics. Beyond routine cleaning, the company performs technical underwater repairs, including wet welding certified to American Welding Society (AWS) standards, seal replacements, thruster tunnel repairs, and rudder maintenance.
The company is recognized for its inspection capabilities, holding approvals from multiple International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) members, including ABS, DNV, RINA, and ClassNK. These accreditations allow the firm to conduct In-Water Surveys (IWS) and class surveys in lieu of dry-docking, providing vessel owners with essential regulatory compliance data through high-definition video and photography. To facilitate these operations, the organization utilizes a dedicated fleet of dive support vessels, such as The American Dream and The American Pride, which are custom-outfitted with dive stations and generators to support rapid offshore response and deep-water operations.
Phamarine also integrates technology into its manual labor services, deploying Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) equipped with sonar and 4K cameras for inspections in hazardous or low-visibility environments. The organization maintains a strong corporate emphasis on safety and workforce development, employing a team of certified commercial divers and technicians available for 24-hour emergency response. Through these integrated services, the company functions as a key support entity for shipping lines and offshore operators navigating the rigorous environmental and operational demands of California’s coastal and inland waterways.
