SIA TAIFUN is a specialized maritime service provider established in Latvia, recognized for its dual capabilities in commercial diving and technical ship repair. Headquartered in the port city of Ventspils, the company operates as a mobile marine contractor, providing essential maintenance and engineering solutions to vessels across the Baltic Sea region, including major ports such as Riga and Liepaja, as well as international locations. The organization’s operational model is designed to support fleet efficiency by executing complex repairs and inspections while vessels remain afloat, reducing the need for costly unscheduled dry-docking.
A central pillar of the company’s identity is its underwater technical division. Employing teams of certified professional divers, the company executes a range of subsea services critical for vessel performance and regulatory compliance. These operations include underwater hull cleaning and propeller polishing, processes that remove biofouling to restore hydrodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. The diving units are also equipped to perform detailed underwater surveys and inspections, often utilizing closed-circuit television (CCTV) and photography to assess hull integrity for classification societies and shipowners. When structural or mechanical issues arise below the waterline, the company deploys specialists for underwater welding, cutting, and propeller cropping.
Complementing its subsea activities, the company maintains a robust ship repair department focused on internal machinery and deck equipment. This division handles the overhaul and maintenance of main and auxiliary engines, air compressors, pumps, and electric motors. To address the dynamic needs of the shipping industry, the company utilizes riding squads—mobile teams of fitters, welders, and engineers who embark on vessels to perform repairs during voyages. These teams are capable of fabricating marine components, such as sea chest filters and manifolds, and executing steel structure renewals on site.
By integrating underwater expertise with general marine engineering, the company plays a supportive role in the offshore and shipping sectors, ensuring that merchant vessels and offshore units maintain operational readiness. Its ability to mobilize personnel and equipment 24/7 allows it to respond rapidly to technical casualties and routine maintenance requirements throughout the maritime logistics chain.
