Underwater Burning
Underwater Burning & Cutting
Underwater cutting and burning that removes steel, clears wreckage and debris, and frees fouled or damaged structure, wherever the vessel or structure sits.
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When steel has to come off underwater, we burn it. Exothermic cutting slices through plate, pipe, chain, cable, and structural steel in the water, so damaged, fouled, or obsolete metal can be removed without a haul-out or a crane lifting the whole piece.
Our divers cut to a plan, dropping debris and wreckage clear, freeing seized or damaged fittings, opening access for repair, and trimming steel down to a size that can be recovered. Poor visibility and current are normal for this work, and the topside crew stays in constant contact throughout the cut.
Underwater burning pairs naturally with salvage, emergency response, and structural repair. Tell us what has to come off and where it is, and we will scope the cut, the rigging, and the recovery.
How it works
Our process
Simple, careful, and clear from start to finish.
- 01
Scope the cut
We review what needs to come off, the access, and the recovery plan, and confirm the rigging.
- 02
Set up and rig
The dive spread and cutting gear are set, and any load or debris is rigged before the cut.
- 03
Burn and clear
The diver cuts to the plan while topside manages communications, and the steel is dropped or recovered clear.
- 04
Confirm and report
We confirm the cut is complete and clear, and report the result with any follow-up work needed.
Questions
Underwater Burning FAQs
What can you cut underwater?
Do you need to haul the structure out?
Can you handle salvage and emergency cuts?
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Need underwater burning?
Tell us the vessel or structure, the location, and the scope. We will size the crew, the dive plan, and the turnaround, and mobilize when you need us.