Lakeshore Towing performs a variety of underwater services with our experienced commercial dive team. Video inspections, underwater welding and burning, and ship repair are all in a day’s work for our divers. We also provide maintenance and dredging services for many our municipal water system customers, including water intake cleaning, basin cleaning, and tank inspections.
Commercial Diving Equipment
- 4 fully equipped vessels for towing, salvage, and diving
- Surface-supplied air for divers with 2 backup air supplies
- Helmet-mounted video system with topside monitor
- ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) Underwater Inspection System
- Full voice communications between divers and surface
- Diver hot water system for cold temperature operations
Training and Qualifications
- Meet or exceed OSHA, Coast Guard, and AWWA standards
- Accredited for commercial assistance and professional towing
- Employee drug testing program
- Captains licensed by the US Coast Guard
- Employees trained in first aid/CPR or EMT
Insurance
- Worker’s compensation for divers
- Longshoreman’s and Harbor Worker’s Act
- Maritime employer’s liability (Jones Act)
- Contractor’s liability
- Commercial auto liability
- Towers and salvors liability
