ODS Marine
Anchored in Excellence
Ottawa-Based Commercial Diving and Marine Construction Leaders, Serving All of Canada
Setting the Standard Since 1981
With thousands of hours leading marine and diving operations, our highly-trained marine construction professionals are skilled masters of their craft.
We pride ourselves on delivering full turnkey solutions, meticulously managing every project phase, from initial planning and engineering consultation to ongoing inspection and maintenance programs. Our highly skilled team is complimented by a dedicated support staff ensuring seamless operations and project management.
At ODS Marine, we prioritize safety, efficiency, and quality in everything we do. Excellent is not just a goal - It’s our standard.
Our Services
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Commercial Diving Services
With outstanding quality and safety, we deliver results for commercial, industrial, and public sectors in Canada’s most challenging underwater environments.
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Barge Systems
Highly mobile and versatile, the adaptability and maneuverability of our barge systems make them indispensable assets that meet any marine project’s unique demands.
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Workboat Rentals
Our custom-built workboats are tailored for construction, safety/rescue, and inspection needs, offering versatility over many projects
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Safety Boom Installations
30+ years experience installing and refurbishing marine safety and debris booms across Canada
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Confined and Contaminated
With extensive experience working within confined and hazardous envionments, our highly-trained staff prioritizes safety, efficiency, and compliance
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Custom Fabrication
Our custom fabrication services combine innovation and technical expertise to deliver creative solutions and quality craftsmanship.
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Platform Rentals
Our premier work platforms are versatile and adaptable assets, supporting everything from bridge replacement projects to floating concert halls.
Previous Projects
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Trent Severn - Safety Boom Upgrade
From Conceptual Design, Anchoring, and Installation of the public safety upgrades aim to enhance the safety measures at 9 out of the 45 lock stations along the Historic Trent Severn Canal system. These upgrades are specifically implemented to bolster public safety standards and ensure the secure passage of vessels as they navigate through the intricate lock system alongside Generation and Water Control Structures.
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Lower Mattagami - Hydro Electric Generation Project
ODS Marine has provided comprehensive Diving Services to support the refurbishment of four generating stations and a variety of upgrades to related infrastructure. Our ongoing involvement in this project dates to the early 2000s, starting from the initial pre-job inspections through commissioning of works.
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ESAP - Intake and Outfall Replacement
The scope of our work involved managing the supply and installation of the new intake and outfall pipes for the Cliff Heating and Cooling Plant and National Printing Bureau pumphouses located in our Nation’s Capital. Collaborating with top construction firms, our team executed every phase of the project from initial concept creation to the final stages of construction
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Cheneaux G.S - 230KV Transmission System Upgrade
ODS Marine collaborated with various subtrades and stakeholders to promptly complete the necessary repairs on the generating stations' cable tower, meeting stringent deadlines and upholding exceptional quality standards. Our barges supported one of the country’s largest elevated lifts to ensure the works were completed safely and on time
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Stewartville G.S - Advanced Polymer Overlay Project
In recent years, a relatively new methodology has emerged for concrete repairs within the marine industry. At ODS Marine, we have been fortunate to take part in multiple APE overlay ventures throughout our company's history. Our skilled divers have diligently worked to install fiberglass panels and site-batched epoxy blends to effectively address the demands required in the erosion zone
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Yukon Energy - Whitehorse G.S Safety Boom
Installation of the public safety boom at the Yukon Energy Generating Station Our crews have enhanced the anchoring system to endure the powerful forces along the Yukon River, ensuring maximum protection for the dam structure and spillway.
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Rideau Canal - Lock 25 Cofferdams
Design, supply, and Installation of cofferdams provided by our team to aid in restoring the lock system to their original 1832 design, ensuring historical accuracy and integrity are maintained throughout the process.
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Abitibi G.S - Cofferdam and Concrete Pier Rehabilitation
Dewatering the tailrace of the Abitibi Generating Station by the installation of an 80-meter-long cofferdam played a crucial role in the forthcoming tasks. Following the completion of the diving operations, dedicated work crews promptly initiated the essential pier replacements to ensure the station's optimal functionality and structural integrity
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Des Joachims - Concrete Rehabilitation Program
ODS Marine successfully completed underwater operations by installing cofferdams along the wingwalls of the Cheneaux G.S. This task was performed to facilitate the replacement of deteriorated concrete at the waterline, ensuring the structural integrity and longevity of the dam face
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Northern Canada - Drilling Projects
For over thirty years, our dependable Bentley barge fleet has been a vital asset in supporting exploratory drilling ventures throughout the Canadian interior, spanning from Newfoundland to British Columbia. Our specially designed barges have been instrumental in accessing and navigating remote regions nationwide in search of valuable minerals
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Otter Rapids G.S - Safety Boom Upgrade
Replacing aging infrastructure is a critical task that many hydroelectric facilities are undertaking to prioritize public safety. ODS Marine was selected to take on a challenging boom project that involved diver-assisted anchor installations. These installations were essential to reinforce the structure against the powerful ice flows of the Abitibi River
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Rideau Canal - Lock #3 Gate Rapid Replacment
ODS Marine is known for providing top-notch barge services, which were instrumental in mobilization of a mobile RT crane into the lock station. This crane was essential for assisting in the necessary repairs and replacement of lock doors. Projects like this allow us to showcase our commitment to supporting various marine projects in our hometown
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Sault Ste. Marie Canal - Dewatering Cofferdam
During the cofferdam installation to aid in the repairs to the lock station, an imposing 8-meter-high steel cofferdam was anchored to the original 1895 structure. In a collaborative effort, divers worked alongside the conservation team to reduce any potential damage and safeguard the historic lock station, ensuring its preservation in its authentic state