Seaforce is committed to becoming the premier commercial diving business within Australia. Over the last 23 years we have been providing the best service incorporating the most up-to-date training for our divers, with the latest techniques and equipment. We concentrate on repeat business, long term contracts and innovative, cost effective solutions that produce high levels of customer satisfaction.
Our reputation is based on providing prompt, cost efficient and reliable service. We have an enviable safety record and our procedures conform to, or exceed, all Australian standard requirements. We offer a 24 hour service diving anywhere anytime.
Quality Assurance
We have been certified for the past 4 years to ISO 9001:2000. Our commitment to quality ensures we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to continual improvement which ensures we are constantly upgrading equipment, work procedures and team training. This is evident in our maintenance and training schedules which include emergency procedures, welding, confined space diving, ship surveys, NDT, drilling, cutting and dive equipment repairs. All contractors can be confident that our work will exceed their standards in a safe and timely manner.
Occupational Health and Safety
We are certified to AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety accreditation and externally audited every six months to ensure we are complying to the standard. It therefore goes without saying that our procedures conform to AS2299.1:1999 or exceeds all Australian Standard requirements as guaranteed by ISO 9001-2000. Current changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and constant changes to Codes of Practices have a significant impact on all businesses. All of our contractors can feel confident that we keep up to date, constantly train our team members and ensure all of our procedures comply with the latest changes.
Our Team
Mike Hughes – Company Director
Mike has had 30 years commercial diving experience. He manages a team of highly trained and experienced divers. Through his companies he has had experience with the successful completion of many jobs. He has worked nationally and internationally in New Guinea, Bass Strait, United Arab Emirates, North Sea, and Bombay India.
Mike can recount many adventures in his career. These adventures have ensured that there is very little in the onshore marine construction and diving maintenance that Mike has not seen. He passes on his considerable experience and knowledge to his diving crew for every task undertaken by Seaforce. He is in constant contact either onsite or with the dive team and is able to advise and assess accurately what is required to produce the best results.
Brad Smith – Operations Manager
Brad has been with the team for seven years and has been in the commercial diving industry for nine. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge and is respected by both Seaforce team members and our clients for his calm, pragmatic approach. Brad is an ADAS Part III diver, chamber operator, ADAS dive supervisor and coded underwater welder. Brad is very safety conscious and aware. In addition to his operations management role, Brad is responsible assessing training needs and safety.
Dean Ranford–Dive Superintendent
Dean has been in the commercial diving industry for eight years and has gained extensive experience as both a diver and dive supervisor. A Seaforce team member for the last five years. He is a ADAS Part III diver, chamber operator, coded plate welder and coded underwater welder to ANS 3.6. Deans experience and work ethic means he can be relied upon to complete work in a safe and professional manner.
JP le Roux – Dive Supervisor
JP is a former South African Navy clearance diver who’s varied roles included submarine rescue, underwater cutting and explosive ordinance demolition. After leaving the navy JP worked extensively in both offshore and onshore diver operations and progressing quickly to dive supervisor. With eight years in the industry, qualified dive supervisor, chamber operator and coxswain, JP brings a wealth of knowledge and ability to Seaforce.
Andrew Albert – Dive Supervisor
A member of the Seaforce team for three years, Andrew’s safe, professional and detailed approach to work means he is held in high regard by Seaforce and our clients. Andrew is an ADAS Part II diver, qualified boilermaker and has gained extensive knowledge in the eastern states and Seaforce before moving into the role of dive supervisor. In addition to running the dive operations, Andrew is responsible for the training of divers new to the Seaforce team.
Andrew Stocks – Dive Supervisor
Being a qualified boilermaker and holding a Bachelor of Science with honours in Marine Zoology, Andrew has quickly progressed to the role of dive supervisor at Seaforce. Andrew has gained experience throughout North Western Australia and the Falkland Islands prior to joining Seaforce two years ago. With a unique science and trade background, Andrew’s professional approach to work means he has the respect of clients and Seaforce alike.
Jill Joske – Business Development Manager
Jill has had many years experience in managing companies in both Australia and overseas. She has a Bachelor of Business and has extensive knowledge of accounting in addition to company administration. She is responsible for the business direction and planning, goal setting and analysis. She has been instrumental is establishing policy and procedures for our occupational health and safety accreditation, quality management and shipping service provider accreditation.
Andrew Lees – Skipper/Dive Supervisor
Andrew has 10 years experience within the diving industry as aquaculture diver and commercial diver. Andrew has a Master Class 5 and M.E.D. II qualification. He is a highly valued and respected member of the Seaforce team. He has extensive knowledge in construction, vessel operation and maintenance. Andrew's attention to detail ensures a very high quality of work.
Dive Team
We are justifiably proud of our long serving dive team, and their commitment to offering the best of safety, service and care to our clients.
All of our dive team are trained to Commonwealth of Australia, Occupational Diving ADAS Part II & III and operate in accordance with Australian Standard 2299.1:1999 incorporating AS 2299.1:2007 into our guidelines. All Seaforce team members hold MSIC Cards. This security clearance allows Seaforce access to all port or marine facilities Australia wide. All divers are certified medically fit to dive annually and maintain required first aid training. Seaforce is committed to the ongoing training of our dive teams and every diver is currently trained to at least Restricted Coxswains. As well as using outside training facilities we are able to utilize the experience and knowledge of our senior staff and chief divers. Examples of the qualifications held by our divers include:-
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