NEWS - DIVING SERVICES
BOW THRUSTER – successfull replacement
SUBMAR has successfully completed the replacement of a bow thruster, restoring full maneuverability and performance to the vessel. Executed with precision and efficiency, the project reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality maritime solutions with...
SUBMAR Renews BV, ABS & AIO Certifications – Strengthening Our Path to ISO
SUBMAR Successfully Renewed BV, ABS and AIO Certifications At SUBMAR, quality, safety, and reliability are at the core of everything we do. We are therefore proud to announce that SUBMAR has once again been successfully recertified by Bureau Veritas (BV), American...
Supporting Dry Dock Operations – A Different Perspective
At SUBMAR, we are regularly called upon to assist with placing vessels into dry dock. Normally, we see these ships only underwater, during inspections or maintenance work. But every now and then, we get a rare opportunity to see them completely out of the water—and...
Salvaging the M/V BLINERA
We have been involved several times in salvaging "small" vessels such as yachts, sailboats, sloops, small pontoons. We arrived at the Mercator dock in Ostend on Tuesday 20 December 2022 to assist Ship Support Technics with the salvage of the M/V BLINERA. Daan...
A thorough inspection of the Ooigem lock
The Ooigem lock is situated in one of our most important maritime arteries. It is operational almost 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In order to guarantee this, our government has decided to give the lock a thorough overhaul in the near future. And for this maintenance...
A happy reunion – Duncan Lommaert
The company VYTECH (https://www.vytech.be) carried out a market survey to find a good diving company to install gas injection pipes in a reservoir. These gas pipes will be used to create a ring of fire on the water, through which athletes will jump. This is a...
Our certification to carry out diving operations in France has arrived!
Since we are constantly invited to carry out diving operations in France, we decided to get certified. After an audit that lasted more than a week, we recently received the good news that we are authorised to carry out diving operations in France. The entire procedure...
Putting the Evergem lock out of action
A few days before we could start the "real" work, we had already started dredging the upper and lower head of the Evergem lock. Because the government wanted to keep the lock in service until the last minute, we had to carry out our diving work in a narrow time...
8,6 metres propeller polishing
Just before the weekend a huge ice-class gastanker full of LNG-gas arrived in the port of Zeebrugge and was very carefully brought to its berth in the outer port. As soon as the tugboots had left the port and the gas transfer was stable, we were given permission to...
DNV – Approved Service Supplier
We were already accepted by Lloyd's Register and Bureau Veritas and now DNV has also accepted us as an Approved Service Supplier. This means that we are allowed to carry out diving work on class vessels for the majority of surveyors in the maritime world. Our company...
NEWS - OFFSHORE SERVICES
Aberdeen – business trip
SUBMAR Strengthens Its International Position at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen During a recent business visit to Aberdeen, SUBMAR reinforced its position within the international subsea and decommissioning market through strategic engagement and technology leadership. The...
SUBMAR Renews BV, ABS & AIO Certifications – Strengthening Our Path to ISO
SUBMAR Successfully Renewed BV, ABS and AIO Certifications At SUBMAR, quality, safety, and reliability are at the core of everything we do. We are therefore proud to announce that SUBMAR has once again been successfully recertified by Bureau Veritas (BV), American...
Multistring Conductor cutting highlighted by CODA
Our Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Technology Featured in CODA’s Decommissioning Innovation & Technology Roadmap We are proud to announce that our innovative abrasive waterjet cutting technology for multistring conductors has been featured by the Centre of...
Patented Abrasive Waterjet Cutting for Multistring Conductors
It’s official – our Multistring Conductor Cutting Head is patented!And we couldn’t be prouder. This achievement is the result of more than eight years of research, development, and rigorous testing. The outcome: a cutting head capable of slicing through the most...
AFTERMOVIE – offshore spring 2025
From seabed to success 🌊💪 With cutting-edge technology and true teamwork, we completed a challenging offshore decommissioning project – removing platform legs and a well deep below the seabed. Proud to share the aftermovie of this remarkable journey! 🎥✨
SUBMAR breaking barriers in offshore well decommissioning
Breaking barriers in offshore well decommissioningWhat once took half a day, we now achieve in just 4 hours or less. SUBMAR has reached a true breakthrough in waterjet cutting of multistring conductors — and we can prove it. Backed by rigorous testing, our innovation...
Abrasive waterjet cutting of jacket piles
We are proud to report we have successfully carried out the abrasive waterjet cutting of the piles of two platforms.It was quite a challenge as we performed the cutting work for the first time with our newly developed internal pile cutting tool along with our latest...
Decommissioning – Here we go again!
Recently we had the pleasure to mobilise our next decommissioning project in the far north.Our client was clear from the tender stage: only offshore containers in accordance with DNV 2.7-1.Full stop!Months before, we had decided to comply and started the conversion....
Lifting Hole Cutting
Submar showcases its cutting-edge lifting hole cutting capabilities, successfully executing precise 140mm diameter cuts through challenging sandwich structures comprising steel and water layers. This demonstration underscores Submar’s expertise in delivering efficient solutions for offshore decommissioning tasks.
The beast has arrived
Submar introduces its latest 1,300 bar pump with 212 L/min capacity, housed in a DNV 2.7-1 offshore container. Powered by VOLVO PENTA, it’s built for hydrodemolition and decommissioning.
NEWS AND UPDATES
In memoriam – Carlo Vandervorst
This past weekend, we were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Carlo Vandervorst. Carlo was a highly experienced diver, eager to learn, a true team player, and known for his warm smile and kind nature. Above all, it was his genuine goodness that left a lasting...
Aberdeen – business trip
SUBMAR Strengthens Its International Position at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen During a recent business visit to Aberdeen, SUBMAR reinforced its position within the international subsea and decommissioning market through strategic engagement and technology leadership. The...
BOW THRUSTER – successfull replacement
SUBMAR has successfully completed the replacement of a bow thruster, restoring full maneuverability and performance to the vessel. Executed with precision and efficiency, the project reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality maritime solutions with...
SUBMAR Renews BV, ABS & AIO Certifications – Strengthening Our Path to ISO
SUBMAR Successfully Renewed BV, ABS and AIO Certifications At SUBMAR, quality, safety, and reliability are at the core of everything we do. We are therefore proud to announce that SUBMAR has once again been successfully recertified by Bureau Veritas (BV), American...
SUBMAR at SUBSEA EXPO 2026
Next week, SUBMAR will be present at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen, one of the leading events for the global subsea industry. The exhibition brings together industry experts and innovators, with a strong focus on technologies supporting offshore operations and...
Junior Projectingenieur – R&D
Wij zoeken JUNIOR PROJECTINGENIEUR – R&D Voel je je geroepen om in onze wereld te duiken? Ben je gepassioneerd door de onderwater wereld en de hoogtechnologische oplossingen die SUBMAR biedt? Wat houdt de job in? Je staat de Design Engineer bij in het uitwerken...
Supporting Dry Dock Operations – A Different Perspective
At SUBMAR, we are regularly called upon to assist with placing vessels into dry dock. Normally, we see these ships only underwater, during inspections or maintenance work. But every now and then, we get a rare opportunity to see them completely out of the water—and...
Multistring Conductor cutting highlighted by CODA
Our Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Technology Featured in CODA’s Decommissioning Innovation & Technology Roadmap We are proud to announce that our innovative abrasive waterjet cutting technology for multistring conductors has been featured by the Centre of...
Patented Abrasive Waterjet Cutting for Multistring Conductors
It’s official – our Multistring Conductor Cutting Head is patented!And we couldn’t be prouder. This achievement is the result of more than eight years of research, development, and rigorous testing. The outcome: a cutting head capable of slicing through the most...
AFTERMOVIE – offshore spring 2025
From seabed to success 🌊💪 With cutting-edge technology and true teamwork, we completed a challenging offshore decommissioning project – removing platform legs and a well deep below the seabed. Proud to share the aftermovie of this remarkable journey! 🎥✨