Dive System Design & Engineering

ORCA specialises in the procurement and re-engineering of existing dive systems, allowing operators to extend asset life while achieving full compliance with current international standards, including IMCA, HSE, IOGP and class society requirements.

We source dive spreads globally and perform full compliance gap analysis before delivering comprehensive engineering upgrades, including:

• Structural and pressure vessel re-certification
• Life support system upgrades and redundancy enhancements
• PLC control systems, alarm management and digital logging integration
• Gas management system redesign and safety improvements
• Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic system modernisation
• Full certification, documentation and client acceptance testing

ORCA provides turnkey installation and commissioning services for both refurbished and new build dive systems on vessels, offshore platforms and onshore facilities worldwide.

Our installation and integration services include:

• Deck interface and structural integration engineering
• Mechanical installation and lifting operations
• Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and gas system integration
• FAT, SAT and system commissioning
• Crew training, documentation and operational handover

All installations are delivered under certified quality and safety management systems to ensure immediate operational readiness and regulatory compliance.

ORCA designs and manufactures bespoke new build dive systems tailored to specific operational environments, ranging from surface supplied dive systems to complex saturation diving systems.

Surface Supplied Diving Systems

We deliver surface supplied diving systems for:

• Onshore industrial diving operations
• Nearshore and offshore construction projects
• Ports, harbours and inland waterways
• Containerised, modular and vessel-mounted applications

Each system is engineered for reliability, ease of maintenance and full international compliance.

Saturation Diving Systems

ORCA delivers fully engineered saturation diving systems including:

• Saturation chambers and transfer systems
• Living habitats and life support systems
• Gas storage, reclaim and purification systems
• Integrated control rooms and emergency power distribution
• LARS integration and vessel interface engineering
• Full class society certification

ORCA provides end-to-end dive system engineering services, including:

• Concept design and feasibility studies
• Class-approved engineering and 3D modelling
• Manufacturing and fabrication
• Factory and site acceptance testing
• Installation, commissioning and upgrades
• Long-term technical support and compliance management

With worldwide operational capability, ORCA is your trusted partner for dive system engineering, re-engineering, installation and new build diving systems. 

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