RS Divers helps utility companies preserve and maintain underwater assets in critical facilities and across national infrastructure, such as wastewater and sewage treatment plants, reservoirs, rivers and estuaries. Our comprehensive range of commercial diving services, including civil engineering and confined space diving, help maintain optimal performance, keep downtime to a minimum and mitigate environmental impact.
RS Divers, specialist diving services for utility companies
RS Divers is a leading commercial diving company operating in the UK and throughout Europe. Our highly qualified team provides essential diving services to utility companies, as well as marine renewable energy firms, port authorities, local authorities and shipping companies.
For utility firms, reliability and efficiency are key. We understand your unique requirements and can provide comprehensive underwater solutions to protect your underwater assets and maintain optimum performance.
Our team of highly skilled and certified commercial divers can tackle a wide variety of subsea projects in the most challenging marine environments, including inspections, maintenance, cleaning and repair.
Our dive teams are experienced in maintaining all sorts of underwater infrastructure, including sewage treatment plants, wastewater outfall systems, and related components.
We also offer a rapid emergency response service to tackle any urgent repairs, leaks, floods or blockages, preventing further damage and environmental contamination.
When it comes to safety, our highly skilled and certified team is second to none. RS Divers is a full member of the Association of Diving Contractors (ADC) and holds CHAS Elite status. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest industry standards and complying with all relevant ISO and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards.
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Our diving services for utility companies
We offer a comprehensive range of commercial diving services to help utility companies preserve and maintain underwater assets, meet their environmental targets and maintain optimum efficiency.
Marine Civil Engineering
Our divers tackle all sorts of underwater civil engineering in the most challenging of environments. Our services help utility companies safeguard infrastructure and maintain operability.
- Underwater welding and construction
- Pile inspections and repairs
- Pipeline installation and repair
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Wastewater & Sewage Diving
Our experienced wastewater and sewage divers perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs whilst maintaining the highest industry standards.
- Sewage outfall inspections
- Wastewater treatment plant maintenance
- Diffuser system maintenance
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Confined Spaces
The RS Divers’ team is highly experienced in confined space diving and offers swift inspections, cleaning, and repairs in tight spaces like tanks, tunnels, and sewage systems, using remote vehicles when needed.
- Tank inspections and cleaning
- Pump station maintenance
- Manhole and access chamber inspections
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Surveys & Inspections
RS Divers provides comprehensive underwater surveys and inspections for pipelines using advanced imaging technology to deliver clear insights for informed decision-making and ensuring structural integrity. From underwater surveys to visual and sonar inspections, we can be your eyes beneath the surface.
- Asset integrity inspections
- Culvert and stormwater drain inspections
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Support to Shipping
We provide a variety of services to keep vessels moving and shipping logistics on track.
- Underwater surveys
- Repairs and replacements for hull fittings and panels,
- Propeller and thruster clearances
- Anode fittings
- Discharge and intake blanking
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Why choose RS Divers as your commercial dive team?
As one of the UK’s premier diving contractors, RS Divers has extensive experience in delivering successful commercial diving and marine civil engineering services to a wide range of clients. We have built our reputation on technical expertise, high safety standards and excellent customer service.
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Frequently asked questions about our diving services for utility companies
How often should utility companies schedule underwater inspections?
The frequency of underwater inspections depends on various factors, including the type of infrastructure, environmental conditions, regulatory requirements, and performance data.
Water treatment facilities require regular inspections due to changing water conditions, sedimentation, and potential issues with infrastructure integrity. Inspections may be scheduled annually or semi-annually, with more frequent assessments in regions prone to environmental changes or extreme weather events.
The frequency of inspections for pipelines varies based on factors such as material, age, and location. In some cases, inspections may be conducted every 1-5 years, with more frequent assessments for critical or high-risk segments. Regular inspections help identify corrosion, damage, or other issues that could affect the reliability of these assets.
Underwater inspections for oil and gas installations, including platforms and subsea pipelines, are crucial for ensuring the safety and integrity of the infrastructure. Inspections are usually annual or as per regulatory requirements, with more frequent assessments during major maintenance or in response to specific events, such as storms or seismic activity.
