Based in the strategic maritime hub of Mombasa, Kenya, Subsea Services Limited operates as a specialized marine contractor focused on commercial diving and underwater engineering. The company serves the shipping and offshore industries along the East African seaboard, providing essential support to vessels transiting the Indian Ocean or calling at regional ports. Functioning primarily as an underwater ship husbandry provider, the firm enables ship owners and operators to maintain vessel integrity and efficiency without the logistical burden of entering dry dock.
The core of the company’s operations revolves around industrial diving services designed to optimize vessel performance. As ships travel, marine biofouling accumulates on hulls and propellers, significantly increasing drag and fuel consumption. Subsea Services Limited addresses this issue through mechanical hull cleaning and propeller polishing. By removing marine growth and restoring smooth surfaces, their diving teams help commercial fleets reduce emissions and improve hydrodynamic efficiency. These maintenance tasks are often performed at anchorage or within port limits, allowing cargo operations to continue with minimal disruption.
Beyond routine cleaning, the company is a technical resource for underwater inspections and repairs. Utilizing closed-circuit video systems and photography, divers conduct in-water surveys that provide real-time data to classification societies, insurance representatives, and ship superintendents. These inspections are critical for assessing the condition of hull plating, rudders, and sea chests. When structural damage is identified, the company deploys technical teams equipped for underwater wet welding and cutting. Their capabilities include sealing hull breaches, arresting cracks, and replacing anodes, ensuring that vessels remain seaworthy and compliant with international maritime standards.
The company also plays a role in marine salvage and civil engineering support. Its teams are prepared to respond to emergencies, assisting with wreck removal, refloating grounded vessels, and pollution control to mitigate environmental risks. On the civil engineering side, they support port infrastructure projects, including the inspection and maintenance of piles, jetties, and underwater pipelines. Operating from a facility with direct harbor access near the Port of Mombasa, Subsea Services Limited acts as a key logistical partner in the region, ensuring that the maritime supply chain remains uninterrupted by mechanical failures or biofouling challenges.
