TWIC Cards, Port Access and Why Your Contractor Was Turned Away
Real talk on TWIC cards for marine contractors: why gates deny access, how to verify credentials, and what procurement can do.
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Turbidity Curtains: When Regulators Require Them and When They Don't Work
Marine contractor Ed shares 30 years of lessons on when regulators require turbidity curtains, how to make them work, and when they simply fail.
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Section 401 and 404 Permits for In-Water Work
Marine contractor Ed explains Section 401 and 404 permits for in-water construction: what they are, why you need both, and how to get them.
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Endangered Species Surveys Before Dredging: Mussels, and Why They Stop Projects
Why endangered mussel surveys delay dredging, what they cost, and how to plan. A marine contractor's real-world guide to compliance.
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Post-Hurricane Platform Surveys: The BSEE Timeline You Cannot Miss
Miss the BSEE post-hurricane inspection deadline and you'll lose money and credibility. Here's the timeline every Gulf operator must know.
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ABS, DNV and Lloyd's: What 'Class Approved Diver' Means
Understand class approved diver meaning for marine surveys. Learn how ABS, DNV, Lloyd's approve diving contractors and what it means for compliance.
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Contaminated Water Diving: Classification, Suits and Decon Protocols
A dive pro's plain-spoken guide to contaminated water classification, suit selection, and compliant decon plus laundry protocols.
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Nuclear Diving Qualifications: What Radiological Work Requires
Nuclear diving requires radiological training, dosimetry, and compliance. Learn the key qualifications and requirements for working in 'hot' water.
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Lump Sum vs Time and Materials for Underwater Work
Compare lump sum vs time and materials contracts for underwater diving work. Real guidance from a port authority analyst.
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What a Dive Spread Costs to Put in the Water for One Day
A Gulf of Mexico diving superintendent breaks down the daily cost of an air or sat dive spread, with real figures.
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Why Two Dive Bids for the Same Job Differ by 300%
Learn why commercial diving quotes vary so much and how to compare dive bids on labor, equipment, mobilization, and risk.
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The Five Questions That Separate a Real Dive Contractor From a Guy With a Tank
Learn the five questions an experienced dive supervisor uses to separate real dive contractors from guys with scuba tanks. Know what to ask before you hire
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