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Jim Brodie

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Being a contract diver for many years he eventually resided in Picton, where Marlborough Commercial Diving Services was established in 2014.
Founded by Jim Brodie, a skilled diver with years of experienced Comprehensive Underwater Solutions: Ruku Moana Marlborough Ltd., trading as Marlborough Commercial Diving Services, offers a wide range of underwater solutions, encompassing underwater construction, salvage, mooring installations, inspections, and cleaning services.
What the Team Offers
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Skilled Workforce: Our team, composed of dedicated and highly skilled employees, ensures that every underwater task is executed with precision and expertise.
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Advanced Equipment: Equipped with cutting-edge tools and equipment such as an 80-ton total lift capacity, trash pump, hydraulic packs, and a variety of underwater tools including chainsaws, impact wrenches, and prop polishers, we have the capability to handle diverse underwater challenges.
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Diving Capabilities: Whether it's underwater welding or broco cutting, we provide specialized services using SCUBA for hand tools and SSBA for all other gear, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.
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Technological Integration: Utilizing an underwater R.O.V. for live and recordable video footage, coupled with a camera setup for live feed video on diving gear with voice communication to surface personnel on SSBA, we prioritize effective communication and real-time monitoring.
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Diverse Geographic Coverage: Operating primarily in the scenic Marlborough Sounds, we extend our services to areas including D'Urville Island, Lyttleton, and Kaikoura, demonstrating our capability to meet the underwater needs of diverse locations.
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Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with business partners like Johnson's Barge Service in Havelock enhances our logistical capabilities, ensuring seamless operations and comprehensive underwater support.
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Surface Support: Beyond underwater services, we offer surface support to complement our underwater solutions, providing a holistic approach to address various client needs.
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Vessel Fleet: With access to the diving vessel 'Imogen III' and other small diving boats, as well as the 18m alloy cat 'Willie-O' with hiab capabilities, we ensure flexibility and efficiency in executing underwater projects.
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Proven Track Record: Backed by a successful track record and satisfied clients, our company stands as a reliable and capable provider of impactful underwater solutions.
