Underwater professionals are in high-demand in the open water of the Gulf of Mexico. This is where the vast majority of U.S. offshore commercial diving takes place. Oil rigs dot the ocean as petro pipelines create a complex network under the surface. 

Offshore commercial diving begins with production. Oil rigs and pipelines need to be built according to precise specifications. Underwater professionals provide all the required welding and construction expertise.

Inspections then take place on a continual basis. These inspections verify that the structures meet the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping and many other governing bodies.

When heavy weather threatens – hurricanes, tropical storms, etc. – underwater professionals play a primary role in closing down the rigs and pipelines. Shut down must be done precisely to avoid oil spills or gas explosions.

After a storm hits, each oil rig and petro pipeline has to be inspected for damage. Metal can twist, turn, and buckle from high winds and strong waves. If an oil rig has a tilt of even 9/16ths of an inch, it has to be shut down until repaired. 

With constant construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair, offshore commercial diving is a great place for the underwater professional!