Defense Maritime Solutions diving services are a U.S. based extension of Wartsila Underwater Services (Formerly Trident), available worldwide to perform a full range of public and private vessel waterborne services.
DMS specializes in underwater ship husbandry & inspection (UWILD) and expedited light salvage, and our surveillance equipment allows for inspections, video, and photography. Having TWIC, Secret/TS eligible divers make DMS the optimal choice for military and government dives.
Our industry-specific product training programs and access to OEM products and solutions position us to offer technical maritime support and solutions that are not available through other diving companies. Our innovative approach and ability to handle warranty claims have proven invaluable to customers, which is why DMS is considered the underwater service provider of choice.
CONTACT US
Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc.
3617 Koppens Way
Chesapeake, VA 23323
757-558-3625
DMS provides waterborne ship repairs and inspections that minimize the need for dry docking, saving time and money.
Areas of Expertise
- Expedited Light Salvage
- Infrastructure Repair
- Ship’s husbandry
- Inspections, video, and photography
CERTIFICATIONS
ISO 9001 QMS
ISO 14001 Environmental
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety
I Propulsion Maintenance and Repair
Get safe, reliable and cost-efficient repair or complete replacement of the following:
- Thrusters
- Rudders
- Waterjets
| Propeller Repair and Upgrades
Our propeller offerings include:
- Blade straightening
- Repair or modification of leading and trailing edges
- Diameter and blade-area reduction
- Correction of propeller-induced engine overload
- Anti-singing edge modifications
- Emergency repairs
- Installation of energy-saving devices such as the Wärtsilä EnergoProFin
- Visual inspection
| Seal Repair
Our seal repair services include:
- Lip-type seal bonding, and installation or removal of spacer rings
- Wet repair and replacement of face-type seals
- CPP blade seal replacement
- Refurbishment of transverse or steerable thruster shaft and blade seals
| Hull Repair
Our hull diving services include:
- Cleaning
- Temporary and permanent shell-plate repair
- Wet weld repairs (temporary and permanent)
- Installation of rigging points
- In-water class surveys
- Dry dock extension, hull coating and damage assessment inspections
ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle)
- Surveying and Inspections
- Photography and Videography
- Depth Ranking 1000ft
- Working Load 230lbs