Underwater & Maritime Works in Iraq — Baghdad, Basra & Persian Gulf
SEMTEC has an established presence in Baghdad, Iraq, serving the country's major Oil & Gas operators, port authorities and government agencies. We deliver expert underwater inspection, hull repair afloat, offshore UXO clearance and subsea pipelaying services throughout Iraq's critical maritime infrastructure — from the Shatt al-Arab waterway and the port of Umm Qasr to offshore platforms in the Persian Gulf. SEMTEC's IMCA-certified commercial diving teams are equipped for harsh conditions: high turbidity, strong currents and complex offshore environments. Our services include SPM/SBM mooring maintenance, cathodic protection surveys, underwater welding, subsea pipeline inspection and offshore EOD/UXO clearance. SEMTEC works alongside major oil companies including ADNOC, TotalEnergies, Shell and Iraq's national operator SOC.
Inspection & Assistance
- Cathodic protection inspection
- Hull inspection & civil engineering
- Ultrasonic thickness measurement
- De-silting, refloating & lifting
UXO Clearance
- Magnetometer / sidescan sonar survey
- UXO identification & neutralisation
- Offshore destruction per regulations
Works & Maintenance
- Hull repair afloat
- Subsea pipelaying / SPM / SBM
- Underwater welding & cutting
- Port maintenance