Dive Inspection

With in-house commercially certified hard-hat divers, our team provides comprehensive dive inspections for a range of environments and conditions.

Our Underwater Inspection Capabilities

We can perform a range of underwater inspection services, from simple timber bulkhead inspections to large-scale marine facility structural evaluation with a licensed P.E. diver. So that we may quickly respond to your needs, we maintain a professional fleet of vehicles and vessels equipped with a full complement of state-of-the-art commercial dive equipment.

We have over 52 years of experience in providing diving services to the marine industry. In addition, we are qualified as an Association of Diving Contractors International underwater inspection company.

Whether your project involves a small bridge over two feet of water, a 2,000 foot timber low-deck in 50 feet of water, or an offshore deepwater platform in the Caribbean, our divers have the experience to handle your marine investigation needs. We can assist with:

  • Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements (H-pile, pipe pile, steel bulkheads, and cells as well as vessel hull plating)
  • Bridge Inspections
  • Cathodic Protection Evaluation
  • Pipeline Crossing Profiling
  • Timber and Concrete Boring
  • HD Video and Photographic Documentation
  • Pre-Dredge Sediment Sampling
  • Timber Low-Deck and Steel High-Deck Surveys
  • Intake Inspections and De-Silting
  • Berth Clearing and Target Identification
  • Construction Progress Inspections
  • Failure Analysis of Marine Structures
  • Due Diligence Facility Assessment

ST Hudson's availability on short notice and easy to work with attitude was outstanding. They easily met all the requirements for technical product, production, and product delivery. ST Hudson is a vital contributor to the maritime community.

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See Our Past Work

Morton Bahamas Limited

Morton Bahamas Limited

Ship Berth Inspection | Inagua, Bahamas
PhilaPort

PhilaPort

Condition Assessment of All Waterfront Structures
Energy Transfer Marcus Hook Industrial Complex

Energy Transfer Marcus Hook Industrial Complex

Dock 1A, 2A, and Fire Water Pump EPC Contracts
Buckeye Partners L.P.

Buckeye Partners L.P.

Corpus Christi terminal tie-in to export pipeline
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Pro Tips

Most industrial and commercial marine facilities require that those conducting dive operations on their property be certified hardhat divers from an agency like ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International).

Divers use underwater cameras to document the inspection process. Ultrasonic Thickness (UT) Instruments are used to measure thickness of steel structures.

To conduct a proper ASCE-approved dive inspection, the team usually includes 3-5 certified hardhat divers, a dive supervisor that is a professional engineer, a properly-equipped dive vessel, and a surface-supplied air delivery system.

A certified commercial hardhat diver or dive refers to dive equipment, dive training, and dive procedures that are compliant with standards set by a reputable professional diving association like ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International).

The ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Waterfront Facilities and Inspection Manual No. 130 provides industry-accepted requirements for dive inspections and dive inspection reports.

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