SEARCH & RECOVERY OPERATIONS

Dive Works provide leading Emergency Response Services to the offshore industry in the Bass Strait.

Our offshore subsea clients and partners can rely on our support. Utilising a state of the art ROV and subsea technology, Dive Works can mobilise quickly and efficiently for all emergency response situations 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

THE SERVICES THAT DIVE WORKS PROVIDE

Dive Works search and recovery operations start with a survey to locate the target(s). Dive Works then create a plan for the recovery. The search is performed by ROV using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) tracking and video recording. Sonar can also be used to locate targets up to 200 metres in distance. Smaller objects are generally recovered immediately using hand equipment, with the ROV equipped with a ‘grabber arm’ to assist the process. In the case of larger objects Dive Works will work together with external parties to ensure the target(s) safe recovery.

Furthermore, the entire search is recorded to help investigators. An important benefit of using ROVs is that they can sustain cold waters for a long period of time and can operate in any visibility, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

RISK MANAGEMENT - OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN

NOPSEMA has highlighted the need for Operators to be better prepared in the event of an emergency. The specific requirements of an Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (OPEP) must include arrangements for responding to and monitoring oil pollution. Operators are urged to have existing third party response service arrangements in place. Dive Works can assist Operators to meet key regulatory requirements by providing an innovative and cost-effective ‘Emergency Response’ and ‘Monitoring’ services.