ESG POLICY

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At Diving Task Marine Service LTD, we believe that responsibility and performance go hand in hand. Our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles underpins the way we operate, deliver projects, and make decisions. We integrate sustainability and integrity into every stage of our work, from strategy to execution.

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Environmental leadership​

We are committed to reducing environmental impact across every aspect of our operations. This means promoting efficiency in the projects we deliver, minimising our carbon footprint, and selecting technologies and partners that align with sustainable practices. We prioritise low-impact solutions that add long-term value for our clients and the planet.

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Social responsibility​

We aim to create a positive, lasting impact within our industry and communities. We prioritise fairness, inclusion, and professional development, supporting initiatives that enhance opportunity and well-being. Our goal is to foster a diverse and empowered workforce that contributes meaningfully to both our clients’ success and the wider community.

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Governance​

Integrity and transparency guide everything we do. We maintain rigorous ethical standards across our projects and business operations, ensuring accountability and consistency in our decisions. We uphold our clients’ trust by applying evidence, independence, and fairness to every engagement.

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Integrated strategy​

ESG is embedded in our approach to project management and consultancy. These principles shape how we plan, execute, and measure performance, ensuring responsible outcomes and long-term success for our clients. By aligning business goals with ESG priorities, Diving Task Marine Service LTD sets benchmarks for responsible delivery and sustainable growth.

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Our Approach & Practices

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This policy builds on the inspection framework by integrating specialized guidelines for construction, Inspection, survey, sediment removal, and environmental containment during de-silting operations.

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Environmental Practices

 

• Silt Curtain Deployment: Mandate the use of geotextile silt curtains around the active de-silting zone to prevent turbid, sediment-heavy water from spreading into surrounding ecosystems.

 

• Continuous Turbidity Monitoring: Use real-time underwater sensors during suction dredging to track suspended solids and halt operations immediately if sediment levels exceed local environmental thresholds.

 

• Contaminated Sediment Management: Partner with certified onshore facilities to test, handle, and safely dispose of dredged silt containing heavy metals, hydrocarbons, or industrial toxins.

 

• Spill Prevention Protocols: Equip all subsea de-silting pumps, survey vessels, and hydraulic tools with food-grade, biodegradable oils to eliminate toxic chemical pollution in case of hose ruptures.

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Social Practices

 

• Low-Visibility Safety Protocols: Enforce strict tethered diving, audio communication, and live video feeds for divers operating in near-zero visibility caused by stirred-up silt.

 

• Entanglement Prevention: Implement mandatory pre-dive inspections to clear debris and map potential hazards, protecting divers from underwater pump intake suction and moving mechanical parts.

 

• Public Health Protection: Coordinate closely with local water authorities when de-silting public infrastructure (e.g., reservoirs, water treatment plants) to ensure water supply quality remains uncompromised.

 

• Community Disturbance Mitigation: Restrict high-noise dredging operations and heavy vessel movements near residential shoreline areas to approved daytime hours.

 

 

Governance Practices

 

• Environmental Permitting Compliance: Secure and document all necessary government permits (e.g., Marine Department, Environmental Protection Department) before initiating any sediment removal or disposal.

 

• Volumetric Auditing: Maintain transparent, digitally logged records of the exact volume of silt removed, verified against pre- and post-operation.

 

• Subcontractor Accountability: Require all third-party barge operators, tug captains, and disposal transport companies to sign and strictly follow your ESG code of conduct.

 

• Emergency Response Readiness: Hold documented, regular drills for underwater equipment failures, rapid sediment containment failure, and vessel fuel spills.