The professional diving industry is continually seeking technical enhancements that will facilitate job execution and make underwater interventions safer. This focus on safety led the engineering team at Innovation maritime to develop a surface-supplied dive management console.

Exchanges with various industry players often addressed similar outlooks, notably the creation of an operations management centre for job planning which would also serve as a console during interventions and allow for subsequently viewing and analyzing data.

This innovation consists of a system for distributing information and managing data, combined with various devices used during surface-supplied dives. A strong and impervious tactile screen serves as an interface for the user, i.e., the diving supervisor. Intuitive and user-friendly, the dive management console has five main functionalities.

The real-time analysis of breathable compressed air makes it possible to guarantee the quality of the air supplied to the diver and thereby ensure his safety. The system examines the carbon monoxide concentration, the dew point of the gas breathed in, the percentage of oxygen and the system pressure, using ambient conditions such as temperature and atmospheric pressure as reference points. The system studies, furthermore, the trends illustrated by the information gathered. It is equipped with indicators and alarms that provide the diving supervisor with details regarding the quality of the air supplied to the diver as well as any changes in this regard.

The dive profile is obtained in real time through a digital pressure gauge worn by the diver. Dive depth and temperature are also analyzed by the system, which relies on decompression tables to ensure the diver’s safety while also optimizing working time. Decompression stops, along with the diver’s descent and ascent rates, are displayed in real time. The system also allows for viewing dive information and generating reports.

It can also be used for video recordings and digital communications, and can simultaneously upload data to the Internet when connected. With the system, images for two divers can be managed and broadcast at the same time. In addition to being captured and annotated on the tactile screen using a light pen, video images can be enhanced with digital processing systems that are fully compatible with this console.

Management options for lighting and GPS are other features of this unique device created specifically for professional diving activities.

This surface-supplied dive management console is a fine example of pushing the boundaries of innovation through the savvy use of existing technologies. A design and operations based on specialized mechanical simulation and fluid flow software applications, the integration of computerized data acquisition systems, and a wide range of quality sensors combine to generate countless solutions for improving the quality, safety, speed and efficiency of underwater interventions.

If you have any questions regarding this specific system or would like to share your ideas on how to make underwater interventions safer or more efficient, the multidisciplinary team at Innovative maritime would love to hear from you.