Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) at Subsea Global Solutions

A Culture Rooted in Responsibility, Readiness, and Continuous Learning

At Subsea Global Solutions, safety is more than a policy — it’s our first core value and the foundation of how we deliver excellence globally, above and below the water. Every operation we perform is guided by our commitment to “Safety – Every Day & Everyone.”

From our leadership to our newest team members, each person is empowered and obligated to uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental protection. Our culture is built on responsibility, readiness, and continuous learning — ensuring that every dive, inspection, and repair is executed with discipline, care, and precision.

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Our Safety Statement  

At Subsea Global, safety is more than a priority; it is the foundation of our mission of delivering excellence globally, above and below the water. Our unwavering dedication to health, safety, and the environment is integral to every aspect of our operations, ensuring the well-being of our team members, clients, and stakeholders while protecting the ecosystems in which we operate.  

As a global leader in commercial diving and solving problems, we recognize that our work inherently involves high-risk environments. To mitigate these risks and foster a culture of safety, we place full operational authority over all safety and diving activities under the Corporate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department. This centralized authority ensures that all safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices are consistently applied across our global operations. The HSE department is empowered to stop work at any time to address potential hazards and safeguard our people and the environment.  

Aligned with the principles of Extreme Ownership, every member of our team is accountable for safety. From our divers in the field to our leadership team, we take personal responsibility for identifying, communicating, and mitigating risks. We believe that safety is a shared responsibility, and we empower our employees to act decisively in the face of potential hazards, knowing they have the full support of Subsea Global leadership.

At Subsea Global, safety is not just a policy, it is a core value that defines who we are and how we operate. Together, we will continue to uphold the highest standards of safety and operational excellence, protecting lives and delivering unmatched value to our clients worldwide.

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Core Safety Programs at Subsea Global Solutions

Proactive Risk Management

Safety begins long before we enter the water. Identifying and addressing risks before they become incidents through rigorous training, detailed job hazard analyses, and real-time monitoring.

Continuous Improvement  

Leveraging lessons learned from experiences to enhance safety processes, integrating feedback from our teams, and staying ahead of industry developments.

Collaboration and Communication

Promoting teamwork and transparent communication to ensure that safety is integrated into every decision and action.

Commitment to Compliance

Meeting or exceeding regulatory standards and adhering to the strictest guidelines of the global diving industry and environmental laws.

Culture of Ownership

Encouraging every employee to own safety outcomes by making informed decisions, speaking up about concerns, and demonstrating integrity in all actions.

Safety Driven by Data

Subsea Global Solutions leverages modern data tools to track and enhance our safety performance across all 13 global locations. Our interactive HSE & Training Dashboard aggregates incident reports, training metrics, audit outcomes, and emergency readiness drills. This transparency enables leadership to quickly identify trends and make informed decisions to improve our safety standards.

Incident Investigation & Communication

No incident is too small to be reviewed. Subsea Global Solutions investigates all accidents, near misses, and safety non-conformances, using a standardized reporting and investigation process. These findings are communicated through company-wide channels to ensure that lessons learned are shared and improvements are made swiftly.

Monthly Safety Audits

Each business unit is required to complete at least one safety audit per month. These audits may cover dive stations, equipment inspections, documentation reviews, or field operations. The results are logged and reviewed to ensure corrective actions are taken swiftly and effectively.

Readiness Exercises (REx)

The Readiness Exercises (REx) Program is a structured emergency readiness initiative modeled after military and emergency response training. It teaches dive teams how to respond quickly and effectively to real-world emergencies through hands-on scenario-based drills. The program includes core exercises all designed to build confidence and reinforce teamwork during critical situations. Each exercise is documented, reviewed by HSE, and tracked for completion; all dive personnel must complete the core exercises every six months. Following each exercise, teams participate in debriefs to evaluate performance, capture lessons learned and continuously improve Subsea Global Solutions emergency response capability.

Stop Work Authority

Subsea Global is a Stop-Work Authority (SWA) company. The Stop-Work Authority program empowers every employee and contract worker with both the responsibility and obligation to halt operations when they perceive an unsafe condition or behavior that may lead to an unwanted event.

The Role of Training in Our Safety Culture

At Subsea Global Solutions, learning is not a one-time event, it’s a continuous process that drives our culture of excellence. We are a learning organization that encourages curiosity, reflection, and accountability. Every Subsea Global Solutions team member is expected to grow in both technical skill and professional judgment, transforming experience into expertise through deliberate practice, mentorship, and feedback.

Our learning philosophy is built on the belief that competence comes from commitment: knowing yourself, seeking improvement, understanding your purpose, and welcoming feedback. We promote a growth mindset, where employees take ownership of their development, embrace challenges, and see every opportunity as a chance to advance their knowledge and leadership capability. Leaders and mentors play a vital role in shaping this environment, fostering humility, adaptability, and readiness to learn from anyone, anywhere.

Subsea Global Solutions Maritime Academy & Learning Management System

The Maritime Academy, powered by the Absorb Learning Management System, delivers structured, role-specific training and certification across all global locations. With hundreds of courses tailored for our industry, employees continuously expand their technical and safety knowledge to stay aligned with our evolving operational standards. Every course reinforces Subsea Global Solutions' safety, technical, and operational standards, ensuring our workforce remains qualified, compliant, and confident. Through monthly modules, targeted learning paths, and data-driven tracking, Subsea Global Solutions promotes a consistent level of excellence across its worldwide operations.

PQS Program (Professional Qualifications Standard)

The Subsea Global Professional Qualifications Standard (PQS) is a structured program that develops, manages, and standardizes the qualifications of our personnel. It ensures that every employee meets the competencies required for their specific role. The PQS framework integrates e-learning, on-the-job training, and mentorship to build a verifiable foundation of skill and professionalism.

The objectives of the PQS are to:

Through this system, Subsea Global Solutions ensures all field personnel, supervisors, and project managers uphold the same high standard of operational readiness, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted global leader in subsea solutions.

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A Global Team United by a Common Standard

At Subsea Global Solutions, our commitment to safety and operational excellence is consistent across every region, vessel, and project site. We operate under a unified system which establishes the global framework for safe diving and marine operations.

Regardless of location, the same principles of Safety, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Integrity are followed while maintaining strict compliance with Subsea Global Solutions procedures and regulatory requirements.
Through collaboration, shared learning, and disciplined execution, our global network functions as one team with one standard: Safety—Every Day & Everyone.

The HSE Department

The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Department serves as the centralized authority overseeing safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship across all Subsea Global Solutions operations worldwide. HSE ensures adherence to diving and safety regulations.  

The department develops and maintains all corporate safety programs—ranging from the Risk Management Program, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) standards, and Readiness Exercises (REx) to the Professional Qualifications Standard (PQS) and emergency response systems.

HSE empowers all employees to stop any operation where unsafe conditions or non-compliance are identified, ensuring that every job is performed with the highest regard for personnel safety, client satisfaction, and environmental protection.

In addition to oversight, the department provides field support, conducts global audits, analyzes incident trends, and leads continuous-improvement initiatives to strengthen the Subsea Global Solutions safety culture.

The Subsea Global Solutions Safety Committee and Safety Officers

The Subsea Global Solutions Safety Committee and Safety Officers form the backbone of our global safety leadership network, working together to maintain consistency, accountability, and communication across all regions.

The Safety Committee is composed of experienced safety leaders, project managers and subject-matter experts from every Subsea Global Solutions region. The committee reviews incident and near-miss reports, audit findings, and safety performance data to identify trends, share lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement. The committee also advises on updates to company policies, procedural revisions, and the implementation of corrective actions that strengthen our global safety system.

Supporting the committee in day-to-day operations are the Regional Safety Officers (SAT Officers). These dedicated representatives act as the direct link between the HSE Department and local teams, conducting audits, leading toolbox talks, supporting JSAs, verifying compliance, and assisting with incident investigations. They play a vital role in ensuring that every Subsea Global Solutions site operates in full alignment with our Safe Practices Manual and company standards.

Together, the Safety Committee and Safety Officers create a proactive and responsive network that ensures our global teams remain informed, supported, and unified under one safety culture—Safety, Every Day & Everyone.

HSE Communications

Effective communication is the foundation of a safety-first culture. At Subsea Global Solutions, we promote transparency and engagement through our interactive HSE Dashboard, which provides visibility into key safety and performance metrics across all regions.

The dashboard displays data on incidents, accidents, near misses, non-conformances, and training compliance, allowing leadership and field teams to track trends, identify risks, and measure improvement. This system ensures that the information needed to make informed decisions and take proactive steps toward continuous improvement.

In addition to the dashboard, HSE shares Safety Awareness Memos on a regular basis to communicate lessons learned, reinforce best practices, and recognize achievements.

Through these communication tools, Subsea Global Solutions ensures that safety information is accessible, actionable, and aligned keeping every team member connected under our guiding principle: Safety, Every Day & Everyone.

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Safety Is Everyone’s Job

At Subsea Global Solutions, our people are our most valuable asset and protecting them is our highest responsibility. We don’t view safety as a box to check, but as a daily commitment that defines who we are and how we operate.

We strive not only to meet industry standards but to set them, through trust, open communication, disciplined preparation, and shared accountability. Every diver, technician, supervisor, and manager plays an active role in sustaining our safety culture because excellence begins with ownership.

When you partner with Subsea Global Solutions, you’re choosing a team that values people, integrity, and performance—and never compromises on doing what’s right. Safety—Every Day & Everyone is more than a principle; it’s our promise, our legacy, and our future.

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