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UK Diving Services Ltd Acquires Website as Part of UK Expansion

Company Announcement

UK Diving Services Ltd (UKDS) has officially acquired this website as part of its continued growth and expansion of commercial diving, underwater inspection, and marine safety services across the United Kingdom.

As a result of this acquisition, any references to previous trading names, companies, or branding contained within legacy pages are no longer applicable. These references will be systematically reviewed and updated to reflect UK Diving Services Ltd as the sole operating entity.

UKDS thanks all visitors, clients, and partners for their patience while content updates are completed. The acquisition strengthens UKDS’s digital presence and provides a central platform for sharing expertise in:

  • Underwater structural inspections

  • Bridge scour surveys

  • Seabed mapping and sonar surveys

  • Commercial diving services

  • Safety boat and rescue RIB hire

  • Confined space and marine support services


UKDS Credited with CIHT Safety Award for Underwater Inspections

January 8, 2020

UK Diving Services Ltd has been credited by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) with the 2019 Safety Award for the implementation of robust safety management systems during underwater inspection diving operations on the Menai Strait Suspension Bridge.

This recognition highlights UKDS’s commitment to safety, compliance, and best practice during complex underwater investigations.


Underwater Inspection of Bridge Structures Across Scotland

November 28, 2019

UKDS specialist diving teams completed multiple underwater bridge inspections throughout Scotland. The surveys included scour investigations and structural condition assessments of masonry stone and concrete bridges and culverts.

Several structures exhibited pier and abutment undermining, with UKDS recommending urgent remedial works including grouting, grout bags, and rock armour rip-rap installation.


Advanced 3D Sonar Survey of Nine-Arch Masonry Bridge

April 15, 2019

UK Diving Services deployed advanced 3D sonar technology to survey a nine-arch masonry bridge structure. The system generated a detailed CAD-ready point cloud (.xyz) model, enabling engineers to accurately identify scour, voids, and structural section loss in zero-visibility conditions.


Scour Protection Delivered as Part of Bridge Repair Programme

March 5, 2019

UKDS carried out a Principal Inspection (PI) on a seven-span masonry stone arch bridge, confirming active scour. Immediate remedial works were undertaken, including the placement of grout-filled scour bags and granite rock armour to stabilise the riverbed and protect foundations.


Northamptonshire Council Appoint UKDS for Bridge Inspections

February 6, 2019

Northamptonshire Council engaged UK Diving Services to undertake General and Principal Inspections on several multi-arch stone bridges. The scope of works included underwater inspections, scour protection installation, and pointing as part of planned remedial maintenance.


Nationwide Underwater Surveys for Transport Scotland & MOD

January 27, 2019

UKDS dive teams delivered underwater video and sonar surveys nationwide on behalf of Transport Scotland and the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Inspected assets included bridges, jetties, docks, moorings, and river walls.


UKDS Contracted by Atkins on Behalf of Severn Trent Water

May 12, 2018

UK Diving Services was commissioned by Atkins to carry out underwater bridge inspections and sonar surveys for Severn Trent Water. Works included deep-water inspections and confined space access to flooded bearing chambers as part of principal bridge inspections.


Angus Council Select UKDS for Bridge & Culvert Inspections

April 9, 2018

Angus Council once again appointed UK Diving Services as their preferred contractor for bridge and culvert inspections, covering stone arch bridges and box culvert structures with full HSE-compliant dive teams.


Thames Safety Boat Services Expanded

July 30, 2017

UKDS expanded its safety boat hire services on the River Thames, providing PLA-licensed vessels and experienced crews to deliver rapid rescue and safety cover for contractors working on or near the water.


UKDS Awarded Glasgow Bridge Inspection Contract

March 2, 2017

UK Diving Services secured an underwater bridge inspection contract in Glasgow, delivering sonar and underwater video surveys recorded in BCI format.


About UK Diving Services Ltd

UK Diving Services Ltd is a leading UK provider of commercial diving, underwater surveys, bridge scour inspections, and marine safety services. With advanced technology, certified personnel, and a safety-first culture, UKDS supports infrastructure owners, engineers, and public authorities nationwide.

Sussex Diving Services Professional Diving Contractors

Welcome to Titanium UK Sussex Diving Services

Titanium UK Sussex are a leading diving contractors providing underwater services to the UK's inshore,inland and offshore industries.

Our diving services are available across all Sussex.

Specialist Diving Services By Titanium Subsea

Our Sussex diving services include underwater inspection and surveys, construction, demolition, welding, engineering, maintenance and repair.

As a leading specialist diving contractor Titanium UK Sussex are well placed to deliver any diving project on time and within budget.....Safely.

Our commercial divers in Sussex are highly experienced in all aspects of commercial and industrial diving.

Titanium UK Sussex deliver specialised diving services on a daily basis for:

Weir Inspections

Riverbed & Seabed Surveys

Tank Inspection

Ship Hull Inspections

Underwater CCTV

Underwater Oxy Arc Cutting (Broco)

Underwater Sawing And Drilling

Cathode Replacement

Dock Gate Inspections

Oil And Gas Decommissioning

Renewable Energy

Underwater Surveys

Well Head And Riser Repairs

And More....

 

Our Sussex dive teams are available for civil inshore, offshore windfarms, oil and gas and anything in between.

A project plan including risk assessments and method statement will be provided with each operation.

We cover the following Sussex areas:

 

Albourne
Alfriston
Amberley
Angmering
Ansty
Ardingly
Arlington
Arundel
Ashburnham Place
Ashington
Ashurst
Balcombe
Barcombe
Barnham
Battle
Beckley
Bepton
Bexhill On Hill
Bexhill On Sea
Billingshurst
Birling Gap
Blackboys
Bognor Regis
Bolney
Bosham
Bracklesham
Bracklesham Bay
Bramber
Diving Contractors Brighton Diving ServicesBrighton
Brighton & Hove
Burgess Hill
Burpham
Burwash
Bury
Camber
Chailey
Charlton
Chichester
Chiddingly
Chidham
Chilgrove
Climping
Colgate
Compton
Cooden
Copsale
Copthorne
Cowbeech
Cowden
Cowfold
Crawley
Crowborough
Crowhurst
Cuckfield
Danehill
Ditchling
Duncton
Durrington
Eartham
East Chittington
East Dean
East Grinstead
East Hoathly
East Lavant
Eastbourne
Elsted
Emsworth
Etchingham
Exceat
Fairlight
Felpham
Fernhurst
Ferring
Findon
Firle
Fishbourne
Fittleworth
Fletching
Fontwell
Ford
Forest Row
Framfield
Fulking
Furner's Green
Gatwick
Gatwick Airport
Goodwood
Graffham
Hailsham
Halland
Halnaker
Hartfield
Haslemere
Hassocks
Hastings
Haywards Heath
Heathfield
Hellingly
Henfield
Herons Ghyll
Herstmonceux
Heyshott
Hickstead
Holtye
Horam
Horley
Horsham
Horsted Keynes
Houghton

Hove
Hurst Green
Hurstpierpoint
Icklesham
Iden
Ifield
Jevington
Kingston
Kirdford
Lancing
Lewes
Lindfield
Litlington
Little Horsted
Littlehampton
Lodsworth
Lurgashall
Mannings Heath
Maplehurst
Mayfield
Maynards Green
Midhurst
Newhaven
Newick
Normans Bay
North Walsham
Northiam
Nutbourne
Nuthurst
Nyetimber
Offham
Old Heathfield
Oving
Partridge Green
Patching
Peacehaven
Peasmarsh
Petworth
Pevensey
Pevensey Bay
Piddinghoe
Plumpton
Polegate
Portslade
Poynings
Pulborough
Pyecombe
Ridgewood
Ringmer
Robertsbridge
Rottingdean
Rowhook
Rudgwick
Rushlake Green
Rusper
Rustington
Rye
Saltdean
Sayers Common
Seaford
Sedlescombe
Selsey
Sharpthorne
Shipley
Shoreham
Shottermill
Sidlesham
Sinfold
Singleton
Slinfold
Sompting
South Harting
Southwick
St Leonards
St Leonards On Sea
St. Leonards On Sea
Staplecross
Stedham
Steyning
Storrington
Three Leg Cross
Ticehurst
Tillington
Trotton
Turners Hill
Uckfield
Upper Dicker
Wadhurst
Walberton
Walderton
Waldron
Warbleton
Warnham
Warninglid
Wartling
Washington
West Chiltington
West Hoathly
West Wittering
Westfield
Wick
Wilmington
Winchelsea
Wineham
Wisborough Green
Withyham
Wivelsfield
Worth
Worthing
Yapton

 

 

Please contact Titanium UK Sussex for further details on our specialist diving services.

Thank you.

 

 

 

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Values And Principles Of A Leading Underwater Services Company

Customers

Our clients voice will be made heard throughout our company.We will focus all of our energy towards satisfying the needs of our customers in an efficient and effective manner.

 

Skilled Staff

Our highly skilled and experienced staff are our most valued asset. It is the work of our trained employees that is the hub of our business. We will involve staff on all levels in the continuous improvement of our quality services.

 

Health And Safety

The Health and Safety Policy of UK Diving Services is to undertake everything reasonably practicable to prevent injury and ill health to all employees and others affected by our operations.

 

Environment

We recognize that we all share this Earth and thus UK Diving Services is committed to using environmentally safe (green) products, recycling and energy conserving equipment whenever possible. UK Diving Services is fully committed to researching new procedures, chemicals and products that will add weight and move our environmental mission forward.

 

Equipment, Methods & Supplies

We will use the best available engineering, construction, cleaning and finishing supplies, equipment and methods. New products and ideas will be incorporated on a continuous basis to help maximize the value of the services to our clients.

 

Integrity

 We promise to do what we say.

We promise stand by all of our work.

We promise not  to compromise our commitment to:

The environment

The ethical conduct of our business

The policies and rules our clients have in place at any work site.

UK Law
 

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COMPANY NEWS

UKDS Credited With Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation Award

UK Diving Services have been credited with the CIHT safety award 2019 for implementation of safety systems and procedures during inspection diving operations on the Menai Strait Suspension Bridge. Congratulations Team!

 

Underwater Inspection Of Bridge Structures In Scotland

Our specialist diving services has recently provided numerous underwater surveys on several bridge structures within Scotland. The surveys included scour investigation and structural damage inspection of masonry stone and concrete bridge structures and culverts. Various structures exhibited undermining of the pier and abutment walls and recommendations for urgent repair remedial works including grouting and grout bags as well as rock armour rip rap placement.

Our Underwater Surveyors Survey A Nine Arch Masonry Bridge Structure With 3D Sonar

Our dive service supported by 3D sonar as pictured below is an advanced sonar imagery system allowing engineers to use an accurate working model in CAD as a point cloud .xyz file. The acoustic sonar produces high resolution images where underwater voids, undermining, scour and structural section loss can be identified in zero visibility water conditions

Scour Protection As Part Of Bridge Repair Programme

Our dive service recently provided a full principle inspection of a seven span masonry stone arch bridge. The report concluded scour present and immediate remedial works were undertaken by placing of scour pack grout filled bags and raising the river bed with granite rock armour scour protection.

 

 

Northamptonshire Council Engage Our Diving Services For Principle Bridge Inspections

Our inspection diving teams have been engaged by Northamptonshire council for the purpose of surveying several multi-arch stone bridge structures. The scope of works includes both GI and PI inspections including the placing of scour protection and pointing as part of the specified remedial works.

Diving Surveyors Provide Dive Surveys On Bridge And Marine Structures Nationwide

Our dive teams have recently undertaken numerous underwater video and sonar surveys on structures across the UK on behalf of Transport Scotland and the MOD. The structures varied from Bridges, Jetties, docks, moorings and river walls.

UKDS Contracted To Atkins On Behalf Of Severn Trent Water

UK Diving Services have been commissioned by ATKINS to undertake numerous bridge inspections and sonar surveys on behalf of Severn Trent Water. The inspections include a variety of structures and bridges spanning small stream like waterways to large muti-span structures spanning 30 meter deep reservoirs. The works include diving and confined space access to flooded bearing chambers as part of principle inspections of both the submerged and exposed components of the bridge structures

UK Diving Services Deliver Principle Bridge Inspections For Angus Council

Once again Angus council have contracted UK Diving Services as their primary choice to undertake their culvert and bridge inspections. The surveys included multiple small stone arched bridges to box culvert structures. Full HSE dive teams were utilised to inspect the below water elements of each structure as per scope of works

Thames Safety Boat Services By UK Diving Services

UKDS are providing safety boat hire services on the tidal river Thames. Our safety boats are licensed under the PLA and offer rapid rescue support to contractors working over, on or near the water. All our crews are experienced skippers with backgrounds from the military and emergency services.

UKDS Win Underwater Bridge Inspection Contract On Behalf Of Glasgow County Council

UKDS have undertaken several underwater surveys on bridges within Glasgow. The surveys included underwater video and sonar recorded in BCI format

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