Aqueos Company Profile

Aqueos Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors

Sr. No.	Item	Description
1	Company Name	Aqueos
2	Website	aqueossubsea.com
3	Established Date	2000
4	Headquartered	United States
5	Market Position/ History	Aqueos Corporation, founded in June 2000 as Divecon Services, has established itself as a leading subsea and transitional energy service provider. The company began operations through the acquisition of the West Coast offices of Stolt Comex Seaway Inc. and Oceaneering International, Inc., bringing together assets like vessels, ROVs, and diving equipment. This acquisition positioned Aqueos as a highly experienced offshore installation contractor and marine construction company. In 2005, Aqueos expanded into the Gulf of Mexico in response to the severe damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, gaining significant clientele and a stellar reputation in the region. Over the years, Aqueos has successfully served the oil and gas and civil markets while also becoming a key player in the Offshore Renewable Energy Sector. Under the leadership of founder Theodore Roche, the company has remained committed to excellence, professionalism, and safety, earning recognition as one of America's safest companies. In 2024, following an acquisition by the Michels Family of Companies, Ted Roche transitioned to a Senior Advisor role, marking a new chapter for Aqueos.
6	Sales Area	North America and other
7	Ownership Type	Private
8	Contact Information	418 Chapala Street, Suites E and F Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Tel: (805) 364-0570

Business Segment or Overview

Aqueos Corporation operates across several critical business segments, providing specialized subsea services to the oil and gas, civil infrastructure, decommissioning, and offshore renewable energy sectors.

Core Services

 Marine Construction – Offshore construction and installation projects including pipelines, platforms, and subsea structures.

• Commercial Diving – Includes air and saturation diving services for inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR).
• ROV Operations – Deployment of remotely operated vehicles for deepwater inspection and intervention tasks.
• Vessel Contracting – Chartering and deployment of marine support and specialized vessels for offshore operations.

Key Market Segments

• Oil & Gas Services – Subsea construction, inspection, repair, maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
• Civil Services – Underwater construction and inspection services for bridges, ports, dams, and marine infrastructure.
• Renewable / Wind Services – Support for offshore wind energy projects, including seabed surveys, cable laying, and installation support.

Assets & Vessels

• Fleet includes:
• DP2 Saturation Diving Vessels
• Diving Support Vessels (DSVs)
• Marine Support Vessels (MSVs)
• Catamaran Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs)

Specialized Equipment:

• Aqueos Modular SAT System (AMSS)
• IMCA-compliant Air Dive System (ADS-01)
• DEEP SCOUT ROV
• Falcon DR ROV

 As a key player in subsea and transitional energy services, Aqueos Corporation is a significant customer and operator of Saturation Diving systems, leveraging them to support complex offshore operations across the oil & gas, civil, and renewable energy sectors.

Saturation diving allows Aqueos to safely and efficiently execute extended duration dives at significant depths, ensuring operational continuity in challenging subsea environments. The company’s investment in high-spec saturation systems, combined with IMCA-qualified personnel, reflects its strategic emphasis on delivering high-performance, safe, and reliable underwater solutions to its clients.

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