Past Commercial Diving Projects | Total Shine Diving Norfolk Virginia
Our Work
Past Commercial Projects
A selection of commercial diving and ship husbandry projects completed by Total Shine Diving across East Coast ports and anchorages.
100+
Commercial Projects
1000+
Vessels Serviced
20
Ports Covered
30
East Coast Anchorages Covered
30+
Years Experience

Port of Virginia
M/V CL Sha He
Underwater Inspection & Hull Cleaning
Performed a full underwater inspection followed by targeted hull cleaning to remove fouling, assess running gear condition, and document hull plating status for the management team. Work was completed efficiently to support on-schedule vessel turnaround.

East Coast
M/V Avon Trader
Underwater Inspection & Hull Cleaning
Conducted a comprehensive underwater inspection supported by hydraulic-powered hull-cleaning systems. Restored hull performance and provided detailed documentation for the vessel's technical superintendent and operator.

Chesapeake Bay
IDHS Collaboration Project
Dredging Barge Hull Cleaning
Partnered with Intracoastal Diving and IDHS on a dredging barge hull-cleaning project. Cleared heavy fouling to support active dredging operations and improve equipment performance in high-growth waters.

Norfolk Harbor
M/V ISS Defiant
Emergency Oil Leak Investigation & Plugging
Responded to an urgent callout to investigate a suspected oil discharge. Completed an underwater inspection of multiple discharges, assisted with temporary leak-mitigation measures, and supplied structured reporting for ship management.

Chesapeake Bay
IDHS Barge Plugging Project
Underwater Leak Repair & Barge Maintenance
Executed critical underwater plugging operations on an IDHS barge to address hull breaches and restore watertight integrity. Coordinated closely with marine construction teams to ensure safe and effective repairs in operational waters.

Virginia Beach
38-inch Propeller Pulling Project
Underwater Propeller Removal & Recovery
Successfully completed underwater removal and recovery of a 38-inch propeller from a recreational vessel. Utilized specialized lifting equipment and diver coordination to safely extract and surface the propeller for repair and maintenance.
Project Capabilities
Our commercial diving team handles a wide range of underwater ship husbandry operations, from routine hull cleaning to emergency response.
- Bulk carrier hull cleaning with hydraulic brush systems
- Underwater propeller polishing and running gear service
- CCTV inspection with structured reporting
- Emergency response and leak investigation
- Tugboat and barge fouling removal
- Marine construction support
