Ocean Dive

What Ocean Dive does

Ocean Dive Engenharia Subaquática is a Brazilian underwater engineering services company headquartered in Santos, São Paulo. Founded in 2016 and operating with 11-50 employees, the company delivers commercial diving and subsea services across three verticals: ship services (in-water hull cleaning, propeller polishing, cargo hold and tank cleaning for residues including nickel ore, coal, cement, and sulfur), inshore work (port infrastructure maintenance, dam and bridge inspection, dredging, structural concrete repair, contaminated-water diving), and offshore work (platform inspection Levels I-III, underwater welding and cutting, controlled explosives demolition, fiber-optic cable installation, cathodic protection, and platform removal). The company positions itself as a national contractor for Brazilian ports and offshore basins.

The company's technical stack centers on certified commercial divers operating specialized equipment including ultra-high-pressure hydroblasting systems at 40,000 PSI, ultrasonic thickness measurement tools, magnetic particle NDT kits, GPS-positioned echo bathymetry survey systems, and centrifugation dredging rigs. All operations are conducted under approvals from DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, RINA, ClassNK, Bureau Veritas, RBNA, CREA, CSS, and the Brazilian Navy — a credential set that effectively gates service to international-flagged vessels and regulated offshore operators.

The business model is project-based professional services. Revenue is generated through custom proposals for ship calls, offshore platform campaigns, and port infrastructure contracts, with pricing provided on a quote basis via email ([email protected]), phone, or WhatsApp. Named customers include Petrobras and Port of Santos operators. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with no disclosed marketing automation, channel partnerships, or technology platform layer; the company website serves as the primary information hub. There is no disclosed revenue, no funding history, and no parent company.

Name

Ocean Dive

Legal name

Ocean Dive Engenharia Subaquática

Website

https://oceandive.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ocean Dive is a Brazilian underwater engineering services company in Santos delivering in-water hull cleaning, offshore platform inspection/maintenance, and port infrastructure diving services to shipping operators, Petrobras, and Brazilian port authorities using certified commercial divers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underwater Engineering Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Underwater Hull Services (Diving, In-Water Cleaning, Propeller Polishing, Inspection) (TLAHAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ), Underwater Cutting, Demolition & Obstruction Removal (TLAHAIAI), Salvage Diving & Underwater Recovery (Cargo/Equipment) (TLAHAIAD), Underwater/Port Infrastructure Security (Dive Teams, Hull & Pier Inspections) (BPAKALAH)

Keywords

• Underwater engineering services
• Subsea inspection maintenance
• Offshore platform services
• Ship hull cleaning
• Port infrastructure maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Guarujá

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Offshore Subsea Services: Project-based professional services for offshore oil & gas platforms including inspections, welding, cutting, fiber optic cable installation, and support for drilling operations. Revenue is generated through service contracts and per-project engagements.
2. Ship Hull and Hold Cleaning: Underwater hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and cargo hold/tank cleaning services for vessels calling at Brazilian ports. Services include removal of nickel ore, coal, cement, sulfur, and other cargo residues.
3. Inshore Port Maintenance Services: Underwater maintenance services for port infrastructure including seal repairs, gate maintenance, sluice gate cleaning, waterproofing, structural concrete repair, and drainage system maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ocean Dive provides professional underwater engineering and diving services for the maritime, offshore oil & gas, and port infrastructure sectors. Its offering covers three integrated lines: ship services (underwater hull cleaning, propeller polishing, cargo hold and tank cleaning), inshore services (port maintenance, structural repair, dredging, and underwater surveys), and offshore services (platform inspection Levels I-III, underwater welding and cutting, hydroblasting at 40,000 PSI, fiber optic cable installation, and platform removal). Services are delivered on-site by certified divers and engineers.

Product overview

Ocean Dive Engenharia Subaquática is a specialized underwater engineering company offering an integrated portfolio of subsea services. The company operates three primary service categories: Ship Services (Serviços de Navio) encompassing underwater services, hold/tank cleaning, and hull/deck cleaning; Inshore services for nearshore and harbor operations; and Offshore services for deep-water platform and maritime operations. All services are delivered by highly qualified professionals using state-of-the-art equipment, with operations centered in Santos, Brazil near Latin America's largest port, serving the entire national territory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serviços Subaquáticos (Underwater Services)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PetrobráscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPetrobrás is listed as a useful link indicating an operational relationship. As Brazil's state-owned oil company and largest offshore operator, Petrobrás is likely a key customer for Ocean Dive's offshore platform inspection, maintenance, and support services including underwater welding, cutting, and platform decommissioning operations.
• Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brazilian Navy is listed as both a useful link and displays its logo among certifications. Navy authorization is required for underwater operations in Brazilian waters. The relationship includes regulatory compliance and authorization for maritime operations.
• DNVcoreTechnology or IntegrationDet Norske Veritas classification society certification ensures compliance with international maritime standards. DNV Approved service provider status indicates qualified underwater inspection and maintenance services.
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)coreTechnology or IntegrationABS classification society certification validates vessel and offshore facility compliance with international maritime safety standards and regulations.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreTechnology or IntegrationLloyd's Register classification society certification demonstrates compliance with maritime safety and quality standards for offshore and port operations.
• RINAcoreTechnology or IntegrationRINA classification society certification for maritime vessel and offshore platform standards compliance in Brazilian waters.
• ClassNKcoreTechnology or IntegrationNippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) classification society certification for Japanese maritime standards compliance.
• Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationBureau Veritas classification society certification for international maritime standards and regulatory compliance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DOF Subsea: Subsea IMR, diving, and ROV services provider with Brazil operations. Comparable in core underwater engineering scope (inspection, maintenance, construction support) though at significantly larger scale.
• Global Diving & Salvage: North American commercial diving and marine services firm. Closely comparable in service mix (hull cleaning, propeller polishing, underwater inspection, salvage) at a similar mid-sized scale.
• Mermaid Maritime: Subsea services company providing diving, ROV, and offshore support. Directly comparable in core subsea engineering capabilities, with exposure to Southeast Asia and Middle East.
• Bisso Marine: U.S.-based marine contractor providing underwater construction, inspection, and salvage services to ports, terminals, and offshore operators. Directly comparable service portfolio to Ocean Dive.
• Bourbon Subsea Services: Provider of subsea inspection, maintenance, and light construction services using ROVs and divers. Comparable in scope of subsea IMR and offshore support services.
• Helix Energy Solutions: Subsea well intervention and IRM specialist. Comparable on underwater inspection, intervention, and platform decommissioning scopes, particularly for mature offshore basins.

Broad incumbents

• TechnipFMC: Integrated subsea equipment and installation provider with significant Brazil operations. Comparable on subsea infrastructure installation, inspection, and life-of-field services for offshore operators.
• Subsea 7: Global subsea engineering, construction, and services company with extensive operations offshore Brazil serving Petrobras. Highly relevant as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping underwater installation, inspection, and IRM services.
• Saipem: Major offshore engineering and construction contractor active in Brazilian deepwater. Overlaps on underwater welding, platform installation/decommissioning, and pipeline work.
• Edison Chouest Offshore: Large diversified marine services company with offshore support, subsea, and diving capabilities serving global oil & gas operators. Relevant incumbent in the broader underwater services category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oceandivebr

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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