dive commercial international

What dive commercial international does

Dive Commercial International is a privately held, Lynnwood, Washington-based supplier and service provider founded in 1994. It serves professional working divers, commercial diving contractors, and government and military diving operations engaged in underwater construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, salvage, maritime, oil and gas, and related activities. The company reports more than 30 years of industry service, 1-10 employees, and a worldwide sales footprint.

The company distributes a catalog of more than 452 commercial-diving products spanning helmets and masks, regulators, suits, umbilicals, compressors, chambers, communications, electronics, underwater lighting, video systems, tools, fittings, consumables, and underwater cleaning equipment. Its portfolio includes Cavidyne CaviBlaster systems that use collapsing cavitation bubbles to create a vacuum for removing fouling, as well as the CaviDome attachment for directing cavitation bubbles over large flat surfaces. Dive Commercial International is also an authorized Kirby Morgan dealer and service provider for specified helmet and BandMask models, including authorized annual KMDSI certifications.

Dive Commercial International generates revenue through one-time equipment and parts sales, authorized repair and certification services, and consultation. It sells through its own e-commerce catalog, phone and email contact, and quote requests, while operating as an exclusive regional distributor for several manufacturers. Its go-to-market combines direct sales with manufacturer-authorized distribution and technical service, with pricing generally handled through customer-specific quotes.

Name

dive commercial international

Legal name

Dive Commercial International

Website

https://divecommercial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dive Commercial International supplies commercial diving equipment, authorized repair and annual certification services, and consultation to commercial diving operations and working divers worldwide through a broad online catalog and direct sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Diving Equipment

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Salvage Diving & Underwater Recovery (Cargo/Equipment) (TLAHAIAD)

Keywords

• Commercial diving equipment
• Underwater cleaning systems
• Diving helmets masks
• Underwater welding cutting
• Diving equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynnwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Diving Equipment Sales: Product sales of commercial diving equipment including helmets, masks, regulators, suits, umbilicals, communication systems, tools, welding/cutting equipment, and accessories. Products are sold through direct sales, phone, and quote requests.
2. Authorized Dealer & Distributor: Exclusive distribution relationships with major manufacturers including Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, C-Tecnics, BROCO, DESCO, Stanley, Northern Diver, Cavidyne, and Miller Diving for the Pacific Northwest and North/South America regions.
3. Service & Certification: Kirby Morgan authorized service and annual certification for KMDSI helmets and BandMasks. Repair services for commercial diving equipment.
4. Consultation: Consultation services for commercial diving equipment needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dive Commercial International supplies commercial diving equipment, services, and consultation for professional diving operations worldwide. The company is an authorized dealer and exclusive regional distributor for multiple manufacturers including Kirby Morgan Dive Systems, Cavidyne, BROCO, Northern Diver, C-Tecnics, DESCO, STANLEY, and Miller Diving, offering helmets, masks, regulators, drysuits, umbilicals, compressors, underwater communications, welding/cutting tools, and cavitation-based underwater cleaning systems. DCI also provides Kirby Morgan helmet and BandMask annual service certification and technical consultation.

Product overview

Dive Commercial International (DCI) is a worldwide supplier of commercial diving equipment serving the industry for over 30 years, backed by 120 years of combined staff experience. The company operates as an exclusive distributor for multiple equipment manufacturers: Kirby Morgan helmets and band masks (Pacific Northwest), Cavidyne Caviblaster underwater cleaning systems, BROCO cutting/welding equipment, Stanley hydraulic underwater tools, Northern Diver drysuits, Miller Diving equipment, and C-Tecnics products (North & South America). DCI's product portfolio centers on commercial diving equipment including Kirby Morgan diving helmets (KM37, KM47, KM77, KM97, SL17, SL27) and BandMasks (KMB18, KMB28), Cavidyne Caviblaster underwater hull cleaning systems utilizing cavitation technology, professional-grade drysuits from brands like WATERPROOF, Viking, Northern Diver, Teknodiver, and ATLAN, thermal undergarments including WHITES MK 2 Glacier and WATERPROOF BODYTEC lines, underwater communications equipment from Ocean Technology Systems and Amron, BROCO underwater cutting and welding systems, AXSUB and Outland Technology underwater video/camera systems, and comprehensive accessories, spare parts, and consumables. The company also offers Kirby Morgan service and annual certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kirby Morgan Helmets & BandMasks Professional commercial diving helmets and band masks from Kirby Morgan Dive Systems; DCI is the only authorized Kirby Morgan dealer in the Northwestern United States permitted to perform repairs and KMDSI Annual Service Certifications on these models.
• Kirby Morgan Annual Service Certification Authorized Kirby Morgan KMDSI helmet and BandMask repair and annual service certification service for commercial divers and diving operations.
• Cavidyne CaviBlaster Underwater Cleaning Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 years combined staff experience in commercial diving and maritime industry
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc. (KMDSI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDCI is the only Kirby Morgan Dealer in the North Western United States authorized to perform repairs and KMDSI Annual Service Certifications on KMDSI Helmets and BandMasks. Holds 2024 Authorized KMDSI Dealer Certificate. Products include KM97, KM77, KM47, KM37, KM37ss, SL17, SL17K, SL27 helmets and KMB18, KMB28 BandMasks.
• C-TecnicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive North & South America Distributor for C-Tecnics products including underwater video systems, communication equipment, and diver rack systems.
• BROCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Pacific Northwest Distributor for BROCO underwater cutting and welding equipment including BR-22, BR-22 PLUS torches, Port-A-Kut torch kits, GOWELD portable MIG welder, and high volume oxygen regulators.
• Cavidyne LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Pacific Northwest Distributor for Cavidyne Caviblaster products - underwater cleaning equipment using proprietary cavitation technology. Models include 0625, 1222, 1228-G, 1620, 1622-D, 2040, and 2828. Also distributes CaviDome accessory.
• Northern DivercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Pacific Northwest Distributor for Northern Diver products including Divemaster drysuits, HID Tri-Laminate drysuits, and diving equipment.
• Miller DivingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Pacific Northwest Distributor for Miller Diving equipment including Miller 400 helmets and related spare parts.
• DESCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Pacific Northwest Distributor for DESCO commercial diving equipment products.
• STANLEY ToolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Pacific Northwest Distributor for STANLEY underwater hydraulic tools including GR29 hydraulic underwater grinder, CS11 underwater chainsaw, CH18 chipping hammer, DL07 underwater drill, ID07 impact drill/wrench, IW12 impact wrench, SK58 sinker drill, and TP08 trash pump.
• ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International)minorOthersIndustry affiliation with the Association of Diving Contractors International - a trade association for the commercial diving industry.
• DAN (Divers Alert Network)minorOthersAffiliate relationship with Divers Alert Network - the leading scuba diving safety organization providing dive safety resources and emergency services.
• DEMA (Diving Equipment and Marketing Association)minorOthersAffiliate membership with DEMA - the trade organization for the diving industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aqua Lung International: Aqua Lung is a large global diving equipment manufacturer covering regulators, BCDs, masks, and commercial diving gear. It competes with several brands DCI distributes (and could pressure manufacturers to go direct), serving as a broad incumbent in the space.
• ScubaPro (Johnson Outdoors): ScubaPro, owned by Johnson Outdoors, is a major diving equipment manufacturer spanning recreational and professional categories. It represents the broad-incumbent competitive threat of large OEMs that could bypass distributors.

Direct peers

• Diving Unlimited International (DUI): DUI manufactures and distributes commercial and recreational drysuits, thermal undergarments, and diving accessories. It overlaps directly with DCI's drysuit and undergarment categories from Northern Diver, Viking, and Waterproof.
• Subsalve USA: Subsalve distributes commercial, military, and salvage diving equipment including lift bags, hardware, and underwater tools. It is the most direct US peer to DCI in terms of being a multi-brand commercial diving equipment distributor serving operators and government buyers.
• Northern Diver: Northern Diver is a UK-based manufacturer and global distributor of drysuits and commercial diving equipment. DCI is one of its exclusive Pacific Northwest distributors; the two are direct peers in commercial diving equipment channels.
• Ocean Technology Systems: OTS manufactures and distributes underwater communication systems (e.g., Buddy Phone) that DCI also sells. It is both a competing supplier in DCI's communications category and a manufacturer partner.
• Kennedy Diving Equipment: Kennedy Diving Equipment supplies commercial diving hardware, umbilicals, and diving life-support equipment to operators. It is a direct competitor in the same product categories DCI distributes (helmets, umbilicals, air control, communications).

Emerging players

• Underwater Kinetics: Underwater Kinetics manufactures dive lights, cases, and accessories used by commercial and technical divers. It overlaps with DCI's lighting and accessories categories and represents an emerging niche manufacturer.
• Poseidon Diving Systems: Poseidon develops technical and commercial diving equipment including rebreathers and regulators. It is an emerging player in adjacent technical/professional diving segments where DCI also sells regulators and rebreather components.

Others

• Cavidyne LLC: Cavidyne manufactures the CaviBlaster cavitation-based underwater cleaning systems that DCI distributes. As a key upstream supplier rather than a distributor peer, Cavidyne is an ecosystem participant whose relationship is core to DCI's underwater cleaning line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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