MARINE DIVING SOLUTIONS LLC

What MARINE DIVING SOLUTIONS LLC does

Marine Diving Solutions LLC (MDS) is a privately held, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2013 and headquartered in the Denver, Colorado area. The company provides commercial diving and marine construction services nationwide, specializing in underwater construction, inspection, repair, maintenance, welding, and fabrication for water infrastructure assets including federal dams, reservoirs, water storage tanks, and water towers. Core service lines cover potable water tank cleaning and rehabilitation, specialized diving operations (penetration, zero visibility, confined space, high altitude, mixed gas), marine construction (gates, valves, stems, dredging, demolitions, HDPE pipeline installation), crane operations on barges, and video inspection via ROVs and push cameras with up to 1,650-foot tether range.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model. Customers are acquired through direct sales, RFP submissions, and 24-hour dispatch availability, with projects individually scoped and priced based on complexity, location, and requirements. The customer base is heavily concentrated in government — federal agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Veterans Affairs, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Bureau of Reclamation entities, and multiple state and municipal water districts — supplemented by private water infrastructure operators such as HOAs, golf courses, and conservation districts. The company holds ADCI, OSHA, and TWIC certifications, and its SDVOSB status provides preferential access to set-aside federal contracting opportunities.

MDS has no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed acquisitions. The competitive position rests on certified dive talent, specialized equipment, and a multi-credential regulatory profile rather than on software, AI, or platform technology. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based through the RFP process.

Name

MARINE DIVING SOLUTIONS LLC

Legal name

Marine Diving Solutions LLC

Website

https://marinedivingsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marine Diving Solutions LLC is a Denver-based, veteran-owned commercial diving and marine construction firm providing underwater inspection, repair, and construction services for federal, municipal, and private water infrastructure customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Diving & Marine Construction Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underwater Salvage & Diving Operations (UWILD, Cutting, Welding) (IMAJANAD), Salvage Diving & Underwater Recovery (Cargo/Equipment) (TLAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Commercial diving services
• Underwater marine construction
• Water infrastructure maintenance
• Potable water tank services
• Underwater inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Commercial Diving Services: Professional commercial diving services including underwater construction, welding, repairs, maintenance, fabrication, and inspections for dams, reservoirs, water tanks, and water infrastructure.
2. Marine Construction Services: Construction and repair services for water-related infrastructure including gate replacement, valve repair, stem installation, trash rack work, water tank rehabilitation, and dam maintenance.
3. Emergency Response Services: Emergency underwater operational needs including salvage diving and urgent response services.
4. Potable Water Tank Services: Cleaning, inspection and maintenance of potable water storage tanks including sediment removal, interior/exterior inspection, ultrasonic thickness measurements, and coating readings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Marine Diving Solutions provides commercial diving and marine construction services nationwide, specializing in underwater construction, welding, repairs, maintenance, fabrication, and inspections for dams, reservoirs, water tanks, and water infrastructure. The company delivers potable water tank cleaning and rehabilitation, gate/valve/stem replacement, ROV and push camera video inspections, marine crane operations, and 24-hour emergency underwater response. Work is performed under challenging conditions including low-visibility, high-altitude, cold-water, and confined-space environments by ADCI-certified, OSHA-compliant dive teams.

Product overview

Marine Diving Solutions (MDS) provides commercial diving and marine construction services nationwide as a single integrated service offering. The company specializes in underwater construction, inspection, repair, maintenance, and fabrication. Core services include Potable Water Services & Maintenance (tank cleaning, inspections, repairs), Diving Services (penetration, zero visibility, confined space, high altitude, mixed gas), Construction Services (gates, valves, stems, dredging, demolitions), Gates/Valves/Stems Services, Crane Operations, Video Inspection & Reports (ROV, push cameras, crawlers), and Emergency Services. These services work together to deliver comprehensive solutions for dam infrastructure, water storage tanks, and marine construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed spillway pump and piping improvements at Morris Sheppard Dam (Possum Kingdom Reservoir) restoring functionality for low reservoir conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SM&RC (Structural Engineering Firm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine Diving Solutions worked with structural engineering firm SM&RC to formulate and carry out plans for Bear Canyon Dam Gate Replacement, specifically for constructing a conduit bulkhead for water containment during gate replacement.
• Brazos River AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner and operator of Morris Sheppard Dam and Possum Kingdom Reservoir. MDS performed spillway pump and piping improvements project for the authority.
• Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPREPA initiated the Guajataca Dam stem replacement project after Hurricane Maria damage, with MDS contracted through USACE to perform the work.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cianbro Corporation: Heavy civil and marine construction firm with deep experience in dam construction, rehabilitation, and water infrastructure across the Northeast. Broader portfolio than MDS but operates in overlapping federal water infrastructure scope.
• Kokosing Construction Company: Large diversified contractor with significant heavy/civil and marine construction capabilities, including dam rehabilitation, water infrastructure, and underwater construction. Competes with MDS on larger federal water projects where MDS's small scale may be a constraint.
• Stantec: Major water infrastructure engineering and design firm serving municipal and federal clients on dams, reservoirs, and water treatment. Frequently serves as owner-representative on projects where MDS would be the diving specialty subcontractor or competitor.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure firm with major water and dam practices serving USACE, BOR, and municipal utilities. Large balance sheet and integrated design-build capability make it a frequent prime contractor and competitor on the federal water work MDS targets.
• Hazen and Sawyer: Water-focused engineering firm with deep dam safety, reservoir, and potable water system expertise for municipal and federal clients. Adjacent competitor that influences project scoping and contracting structures relevant to MDS's service lines.
• Tetra Tech: Global engineering and consulting firm with a leading water infrastructure practice spanning dam safety, reservoir rehabilitation, and water systems. Acts as both prime consultant and competitor on federal water projects that MDS supports as a sub or specialist contractor.

Direct peers

• Global Diving & Salvage: Commercial diving and marine services company providing underwater construction, inspection, and emergency response. Overlaps directly with MDS on emergency response, inspection, and heavy marine construction for infrastructure and energy clients.
• Ballard Marine Construction: Specialty commercial diving and marine construction firm performing underwater inspection, repair, and construction for dams, reservoirs, bridges, and water infrastructure. Closely comparable service mix, customer base (federal/municipal water owners), and project-based delivery model.
• Sevenson Environmental Services: Specialty contractor focused on environmental remediation and water infrastructure construction, including work on dams, reservoirs, and sediment/dredging projects. Similar project-based delivery to federal and municipal clients with comparable niche specialization.
• Ocean Construction Services / Ocean Industries: Underwater construction and commercial diving contractor performing heavy marine construction, inspection, and repair for ports, dams, and water infrastructure. Comparable project types and customer segments, with overlap on emergency response work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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