Subsea Global Solutions Belgium (formerly Ship Repair Network - SRN Group) delivers underwater services in the Port of Antwerp. Part of Subsea Global Solutions worldwide owned office network, we offer commercial diving services and underwater ROV services within Europe, and especially the ARAG port region.
Our professionals are equipped to carry out detailed underwater inspections, routine ship maintenance, and underwater repairs, these services can replace the need for drydocking, or act in support of a planned drydocking where time constraints may require a more creative combination of wet and dry solutions, such as azimuth thruster removal prior to drydock entry, or hull cleaning. Whatever your need, from overboard scrubber repairs, in-water ship repair, propeller straightening, main shaft seal repairs, thruster exchanges, or permanent class-approved solutions, Subsea Global has the cost-effective solution to provide you with peace of mind and get your vessel safely underway again.
The Port of Portland, located on the southern coast of England in Dorset, is asignificant maritime hub with a rich history and modern strategic importance.
Portland has a long and storied maritime history,having served as a key naval base and port for centuries. Its deep natural harbour has made it a vital location for shipping and defence.
Today, the Port of Portland is a critical strategic logistics hub, providing access tomajor shipping routes across the English Channel and beyond. Its location is idealfor trade between the UK, Europe, and the wider world.
Versatile Cargo Handling: The port handles a variety of cargo types, including dry bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk, and general cargo, showcasing its adaptability.
Specialized Services: It supports specialized vessel categories such as cruise ships, offshore support vessels, and engineering vessels, emphasizing its role in a wide range of maritime activities.
Cargo and Container Facilities: Modern infrastructure enables efficient handling of diverse cargo, including project cargo and heavy lift operations.
Offshore and Marine Services: Portland serves as a hub for offshore wind and marine energy projects, providing logistical support and servicing for the renewable energy sector.
The Deep-Water Harbour: The port features a naturally deep and sheltered harbour, capable of accommodating large vessels, including tankers, bulk carriers, and cruise ships. Portland also has good visibility and makes removal of biofouling using advance hull cleaning systems with reclaim (In Water Cleaning with Capture) a practical choice for vessels passing by.
Environmental Initiatives and Sustainability Focus: The Port of Portland iscommitted to sustainable practices, actively working to reduce its carbon footprint and promote environmentally friendly operations, including the support of green energy projects.
Comprehensive Maritime Services: The port offers a range of services,including ship repair, maintenance, bunkering, and cargo logistics. Companies specializing in underwater services, such as Subsea Global Solutions enhance the port’s ability to meet diverse maritime ship husbandry needs.
With decades of experience, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to environmental sustainability, Subsea Global Solutions is the trusted partner for underwater commercial diving services in the Port of Portland (UK) and acrossEurope. Whether you require routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or innovative biofouling management solutions, the expertise and resources to meet your needs effectively and efficiently, from Hull Cleaning ROV’s (C-ROV) to underwater inspections, maintenance and exchanges, and even repairs like permanent class A wet welding and hydraulic presses for propeller blade cold straightening underwater.
Subsea Global Solutions delivers a broad range of underwater IRM solutions, ensuring that vessels remain operational and compliant with industry standards. Our services include:
Having first pioneered in-water diver-controlled hull cleaning vehicles with reclaim and performed research studies with numerous leading marine biology experts and universities to test their underwater performance on ships paint coatings before the advent of the ROV hull cleaning sector. Since 2013, Subsea Global Solutions has expanded that focus on environmentally friendly hull cleaning through in-water cleaning and capture (IWCC) technology, with multi-stage filtration solutions to meet local regulations for particulates and even soluble metals.The proprietary C-ROV (hull cleaning remote-operated vehicle) models are specifically designed for biofouling removal and capture from slime to micro (and even macro-fouling), while ensuring compliance with stringent environmental regulations. These robust, mobile units offer a sustainable solution for maintaining hull efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
Subsea Global Solutions provide underwater maintenance and repair services to your marine assets. Contact us to request a service quote today!
We offer a wide variety of underwater ship repair services for the following ports in the area.
Subsea Global Solutions was the logical outcome of an alliance between the Miami Diver group of companies on the U.S. East Coast and Parker Diving Service LLC on the U.S. West Coast. Miami Diver began operating in 1976, and Parker Diving Service first opened in 1945. The individual companies merged into Subsea Global Solutions in 2011.
The Subsea Global Solutions Belgium office’s hub dive station is also able to provide support at other locations across Europe and parts of Africa, having undertaken many PORTABLE C-ROV hull cleanings in West Africa over the last decade. More information on other locations, or contact the office with your specific enquiry details, by telephone, or using our Service Request or simply emailing Belgium@sgsdiving.com
Subsea Global Solutions is a leading commercial diving company operating in the maritime industry with a highly skilled technician base of 180+ divers that are full time employed in 14 locations across 7 countries and numerous working partnerships worldwide. Subsea Global Solutions has an unparalleled technical capability to deliver turn-key solutions at a global scale. We continually strive on developing new underwater technologies and advanced service/repair methods focused on efficiencies and safety to our customers, to be “the one source for global underwater solutions”.
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