Stop Settling for Off-the-Shelf Umbilicals
In commercial diving, your equipment isn’t just gear—it’s your lifeline. And when it comes to umbilicals, a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t cut it.
At Ocean Eye, Inc., we specialize in ...
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Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Dive Equipment Maintenance
Commercial diving equipment is a major investment, and repairs can add up quickly. The good news is that a few simple maintenance habits can help extend the life of your gear, reduce repair costs, and keep your equipment ready for work.
Here are a ...
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Submerged EVs and Hydrofluoric Acid: What Divers Really Need to Know
As electric vehicles become more common, they are creating new questions for salvage personnel.
One of the biggest questions is this: if an electric vehicle is submerged, is hydrofluoric acid a concern?
The answer is yes, it can be. ...
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Drysuit Maintenance: History, Materials, and What Actually Matters in the Field
To understand modern drysuits, you have to start with diving helmets.
The earliest helmets—often referred to as “smoke helmets”—were developed in England around 1824 by Charles and John Deane. These early designs had two major flaws: they ...
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Maintaining Your Diving Umbilicals – Protecting the Diver’s Lifeline
In commercial diving, there are a handful of components that absolutely cannot fail — and your umbilical sits at the top of that list. It carries air, communications, and strength from topside to diver. It’s literally the lifeline.
And like ...
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