Geoduck Aquaculture
Broodstock collection, nursery development, grow-out installation, farm construction, maintenance, harvesting and troubleshooting.
UB DIVING LTD. | BRITISH COLUMBIA
Commercial
Commercial
Diving Services
Experienced commercial divers, dedicated marine vessels and practical underwater solutions throughout coastal British Columbia.
Discuss Your ProjectESTABLISHED 1999
Commercial Diving & Marine Operations
UB Diving provides underwater services for aquaculture, marine construction, vessel maintenance, DFO inspections, mooring systems, salvage and specialized projects.
Our commercial division combines experienced diving personnel with vessels, equipment and the practical knowledge required to work in British Columbia's coastal waters.
COMMERCIAL DIVING LEADERSHIP
Joe Conway
Commercial Diving Operations Manager
More than 14 years of professional commercial construction diving experience in Canada and internationally.
Joe leads UB Diving's commercial diving division, bringing extensive experience in underwater construction, welding and cutting, marine infrastructure, salvage, vessel husbandry and industrial diving.
He manages project planning, diving personnel, equipment coordination and field operations, working directly with clients to determine requirements and organize the necessary resources.
Joe's connection with UB Diving began as a teenager working in the dive shop, where he also completed his initial scuba training. After commercial diving school, he built his career on projects across Canada and overseas before returning home to lead the commercial division here at UBDIving.
WHAT WE DO
Commercial Diving Capabilities
Underwater services for coastal industries, marine infrastructure and specialized operations.
Seafloor Inspection & Cleanup
DFO required seafloor inspections, debris removal, site maintenance and operational support.
Marine Construction
Underwater construction, welding, cutting, installation and work on marine infrastructure.
Mooring Systems
Mooring installation, anchor systems, inspection, maintenance, underwater repairs and recovery.
Vessel Husbandry
Hull and propeller inspections, zinc replacement, underwater servicing and vessel maintenance.
Recovery & Salvage
Underwater search, equipment retrieval, salvage assistance and specialized recovery operations.
SPECIALIZED AQUACULTURE EXPERIENCE
Geoduck Aquaculture
UB Diving has been involved in geoduck aquaculture development and operations since 2010.
Our experience covers the production cycle from broodstock collection and nursery systems through installation, grow-out development, predator control and farm maintenance.
We understand the challenges of building and operating underwater farming systems, including site conditions, infrastructure, diver access and ongoing maintenance.
From Development to Production
We work with First Nations, aquaculture operators and private producers on practical systems suited to their sites and operational requirements.
Our involvement includes nursery development, installation methods, underwater infrastructure and long-term farm operations.
FOUNDER & OWNER
Sean Smyrichinsky
UB Diving Ltd. | Established 1999
Sean brings more than three decades of marine industry experience, including commercial diving, aquaculture development, vessel operations and specialized underwater projects.
His extensive work in geoduck aquaculture includes broodstock collection, nursery development, grow-out systems, installation, maintenance and operational troubleshooting.
Sean supports the commercial division through specialized aquaculture knowledge, marine operations experience, equipment and vessel resources.
Joe Conway directs commercial diving operations, supported by Sean's experience and UB Diving's established marine infrastructure.
EQUIPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
Marine Operations Support
Our commercial diving work is backed by vessels, equipment and technical services that support operations throughout coastal British Columbia.
Operational Vessels
Commercial dive boats and marine vessels for personnel, equipment transport, remote operations and on-site support.
Explore Our Vessels →Mooring Installation
Installation, inspection, maintenance and repairs of commercial and recreational mooring systems.
Mooring Services →Breathing Gas Support
Air, Nitrox, Trimix and technical diving gas services for specialized underwater operations.
Gas Services →Equipment Servicing
Regulator servicing, equipment maintenance, cold-water preparation and technical diving support.
Equipment Services →PROJECT INQUIRIES
Let's Discuss Your Project
Contact our commercial diving division to discuss your underwater work, site requirements and marine operations.
Joe Conway
COMMERCIAL DIVING OPERATIONS MANAGER