Commercial diving services in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver is one of North America's most active commercial-diving markets, with a busy port, a long marina coastline, and dive-specific water conditions year-round.
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Local conditions + common project types
Cold-water diving (8–14 °C year-round) means dry-suit certification is the norm. Visibility ranges from 3 m in summer plankton blooms to 20 m in winter. Common project types: hull cleaning on commercial vessels, marina pile inspections, and salmon-net farm work in nearby Howe Sound.
Rough pricing in Vancouver
Rough estimates, not quotes, and not from a published rate card. Prices vary widely; compare bids from local divers before you hire.
Hull inspection on a 30–40 ft vessel typically runs $250–$400. Hourly rates for certified commercial divers are $90–$150/hr in 2026. Salvage and emergency callouts can be 1.5–2× the regular rate.
Services available in Vancouver
- Underwater inspection
- Underwater welding
- Underwater photography
- Salvage operations
- Boat & hull cleaning
- Marine research support
- Marine surveying
- Underwater cleanup
Nearby cities
Guides
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