UAE

For more than 30 years, HHA Diving Services has supported vessel owners, ports, offshore operators, desalination plants, government entities, and marine construction contractors throughout the United Arab Emirates. From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Sharjah, Fujairah, Khorfakkan, Hamriyah, and Khalifa Port, our teams deliver commercial diving, subsea inspection, underwater maintenance, salvage, and marine construction support for critical infrastructure and marine assets.

As an IMCA-certified commercial diving contractor, HHA operates to internationally recognized diving procedures, safety protocols, documentation standards, and operational controls. For clients, this means reduced operational risk, clear reporting, and confidence that underwater work is completed to classification society and industry requirements.

Whether the requirement is a planned inspection, emergency repair, UWILD survey, underwater welding operation, or vessel salvage project, our teams are available 24/7 across the UAE.

Supporting the UAE's Maritime and Offshore Industries

The UAE is home to some of the region's busiest ports, offshore energy assets, desalination facilities, and coastal infrastructure projects. These assets depend on reliable underwater inspection, maintenance, and repair programs to remain operational and compliant.

HHA supports:

• Vessel owners and fleet operators

• Port and terminal operators

• Offshore oil and gas facilities

• EPC contractors

• Marine construction companies

• Government authorities

• Desalination and power plants

• Shipyards and dry dock facilities

Our experience spans commercial shipping, offshore energy, utility infrastructure, coastal developments, and emergency marine response operations throughout the Emirates.

Services Available Throughout the UAE

Underwater Inspection & UWILD Surveys

Our inspection teams perform underwater CCTV inspections, hull condition assessments, ballast tank surveys, flooded compartment inspections, and UWILD (Underwater Inspection in Lieu of Dry Docking) programs.

Using commercial diving systems, underwater video documentation, and survey reporting procedures accepted by major classification societies, we help vessel operators assess asset condition while minimizing operational downtime.

Capabilities include:

• UWILD inspections

• Hull condition surveys

• Underwater CCTV inspections

• Propeller and rudder inspections

• Class and non-class surveys

• NDT inspection support

• Offshore structural inspections

Hull Cleaning & Underwater Maintenance

Marine growth, biofouling, and propeller contamination can significantly increase fuel consumption and reduce vessel efficiency.

HHA provides underwater cleaning services across UAE ports, including:

• Hull cleaning

• Propeller polishing

• Sea chest cleaning

• Intake cleaning

• Anode cleaning and replacement

• Jetty and marine structure cleaning

By performing maintenance while vessels remain operational, clients can reduce unnecessary dry docking costs and schedule disruptions.

Underwater Welding & Emergency Repairs

Our certified diver-welders perform wet welding, underwater cutting, structural repairs, steel plate installations, and emergency repair operations.

Services include:

• Wet and dry underwater welding

• Exothermic cutting

• Structural crack repairs

• Emergency patch installations

• Salvage preparation works

• Offshore repair support

With IMCA, ADCI, and IDSA-certified personnel, HHA delivers repair solutions for vessels, offshore structures, jetties, pipelines, and marine infrastructure.

Offshore Diving Support

The UAE offshore sector requires specialized diving support capable of operating in demanding environments.

HHA provides:

• Platform inspections

• Jacket inspections

• Subsea valve operations

• Riser inspections and repairs

• NDT services

• Offshore maintenance campaigns

• Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (IMR) programs

Our teams support offshore operators with planned maintenance and emergency intervention work while maintaining strict compliance with offshore safety requirements.

Marine Salvage & Recovery

When marine incidents occur, rapid response is critical.

HHA has successfully completed numerous salvage and refloating operations throughout the UAE, including vessel recoveries, sunken object retrieval, and emergency response projects.

Capabilities include:

• Vessel refloating

• Airbag lifting operations

• Sunken equipment recovery

• Anchor recovery

• Cargo retrieval

• Emergency salvage support

Our lifting systems range from 250 kg to 20 tons, with more than 100 vessels successfully recovered.

Desalination Plant & Seawater Intake Solutions

The UAE's utility sector depends heavily on seawater intake systems for desalination and power generation.

HHA has extensive experience supporting facilities across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, and other coastal locations through:

• Seawater intake inspections

• Intake screen cleaning

• Pipeline inspections

• Debris removal

• Pump station support

• Emergency maintenance interventions

Our teams help facility operators maintain water flow efficiency while minimizing operational disruption.

Proven Experience Across the Emirates

Over three decades of operations, HHA has delivered projects throughout the UAE, including:

Dubai Creek Vessel Recovery Program

Completed the refloating of seven sunken dhows within fifteen days for Dubai Municipality, restoring navigational safety and minimizing disruption to marine traffic.

Moon Island Emergency Recovery

Conducted a complex salvage operation involving a grounded vessel, hull repairs, underwater intervention, and controlled towage back to harbor.

Sharjah Power & Water Infrastructure Support

Completed underwater cleaning, inspection, and repair works on intake pipelines and associated infrastructure, improving operational reliability and water flow performance.

Hamriyah Offshore Repair Project

Executed cofferdam installation, underwater welding, MPI testing, and structural repairs on offshore equipment requiring immediate intervention.

Why UAE Clients Choose HHA

Local Presence, Regional Capability

As a UAE-founded company operating since 1992, HHA combines local knowledge with GCC-wide operational reach. Teams can mobilize rapidly across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Khorfakkan, Hamriyah, and other coastal locations.

Compliance-Focused Operations

IMCA certification requires structured diving procedures, risk assessments, equipment controls, competency requirements, and documented operational processes. This provides clients with a higher level of confidence when managing safety-critical underwater work.

24/7 Emergency Response

Marine incidents rarely occur on schedule. HHA maintains emergency response capability for salvage, repair, inspection, and recovery operations across the UAE.

Comprehensive Service Coverage

From UWILD inspections and NDT testing to salvage, underwater welding, marine fabrication, and subsea construction support, clients can work with a single contractor for multiple underwater requirements.

Areas We Serve in the UAE

HHA regularly supports projects across:

• Dubai

• Abu Dhabi

• Sharjah

• Fujairah

• Khorfakkan

• Hamriyah

• Jebel Ali

• Khalifa Port

• Port Rashid

• Dubai Maritime City

• Offshore UAE waters

Additional mobilization support is available for projects throughout Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC region.

UAE Commercial Diving Contractor Available 24/7

Whether you require a UWILD inspection, hull cleaning campaign, offshore diving support, seawater intake maintenance, emergency underwater repair, or marine salvage response, HHA provides experienced commercial diving teams backed by more than 30 years of operational experience across the UAE.