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The European Eel Regulations – A Slippery Problem
In 2009 regulations came into effect in order to protect the European Eel (Anguilla anguilla), whose numbers are in decline. Eels spawn in the Sargasso Sea and
What is “The Bends”?
Most people have heard of the bend (decompression sickness), but not many know exactly what it is! Decompression sickness is caused when bubbles of nitrogen gas are
Surveying Historic Structures
Over the years our professional team of divers have undertaken work on a wide range of historic structures including bridges, tunnels, aquaducts and locks. The work has
What is underneath your moving floor?
Recent years have seen a new feature regularly installed in swimming pools, in the form of a moveable floor that allows the pool floor to be extremely
Are your pool ladders safe?
Consider swimming pool ladders to be a safety feature; if your swimmers are in a deep pool and the ladder is not accessible, then pool users may struggle
Why you should maintain your Grilles!
Don’t let your grilles become a serious hazard! Grilles and similar features of the circulation system in a swimming pool are hugely important to the cleanliness of
Are your Underwater Structures in a good condition? – UT Meter
An ultrasonic thickness (UT) meter is a tool commonly used by Commercial and Specialised Diving with reference to inspection work. The device is frequently used to monitor
A Safe Way for you to Work Over Water – Pontoons
Pontoons offer a flexible, effective solution to gaining safe access to structures over and alongside water. The pontoons are light, and being modular, can be assembled to
Underwater Concrete Repair Work
Underwater concreting is widely used in today’s marine and inland waterway construction industries in the stabilisation of various structures and in erosion areas such as piers, foreshores,
What do you do if a tile breaks underwater?
There are many reasons why swimming pool floor tiles can fail or become damaged. Once exposed, broken tiles can present a serious Health and Safety risk. This
How to Avoid Cut feet and underwater entrapment in your pool!
Leisure centres often contact us once an accident has already happened. A pool user has cut their feet in the shallow end of the pool. At this
Is Your Grout Dangerously Low?
Regular maintenance of all aspects of your pool is a great investment, as early intervention can prevent small issues developing into large costly ones. One area where
