We use cookies to enhance your experience. By using our website you consent to our use of cookies. I Agree Briggs Marine invests in new LARS Briggs Marine Invests In New LARS New investment increases Briggs Marine Contractors Diving Division capabilities As part of its ongoing growth plans, Briggs Marine Contractors has made a six-figure investment into its diving division’s capabilities with the purchase of a dual basket diver Launch and Recovery System (LARS) The system, which was manufactured by Submarine Manufacturing Products Ltd (SMP), comes as Briggs experiences increased demand for safe, high quality and compact diving solutions. It has been built and maintained to International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines and has been certified by Lloyds Register. The SMP dual basket LARS allows the safe launch and recovery of up to two working divers and one rescue diver, in depths of up to 50m. The new system was immediately employed on an offshore renewables project, with teams of divers working around the clock in depths of up to 28m to facilitate replacement of an inter array cable. Craig English, Operations Director – Subsea Services at Briggs Marine, said: “As a company which is committed to providing safe, fit-for-purpose solutions, the LARS is a welcome addition to our fleet of equipment. Its compact nature allows for mobilisation on smaller, more cost-effective vessels, without compromising safety. “The equipment enhances the modular dive spreads owned and operated by Briggs, and means that bespoke solutions can be rapidly prepared according to each client’s specific requirements; from quayside, nearshore or offshore solutions, domestically or abroad.” Briggs Marine Contractors is headquartered in Burntisland on the Firth of Forth in Scotland, with marine diving bases in Aberdeen, Burntisland, Immingham, Liverpool, the Thames and the Solent. The company also has a footprint in the Falkland Islands, maintaining a diving capability complete with an IMCA compliant hyperbaric chamber, in a constant state of readiness. The dual basket LARS is available to the wider market for hire. For more information, please contact Briggs Marine’s Diving Division on +44 (0) 1592 872 939 or divingservices@briggsmarine.co.uk READ NEXT Briggs Acquires Majority Interest in ARB Wind Briggs Marine Acquires its First Crew Transfer Vessel Briggs wins Seaway7 contract for Seagreen Wind Farm Briggs Marine Completes Vessel Replacement Programme Briggs Marine Senior Management Continue the Safety Journey USEFUL LINKS Subsea Cables Oil & Gas Terminal Operations Vessel Charter Diving Aids To Navigation Salvage Training Equipment Hire Vessel Management Environmental Services Marine Survey Fuels & Infrastructure Foreshore Technologies ARB Wind - Wind Turbine Inspection & Maintenance Specialists CONTACT Briggs Marine & Environmental Services, Head Office Seaforth House Seaforth Place Burntisland Fife KY3 9AX Press Queries: liz@ec-pr.com T: +44 (0)1592 872939 24 Hour Emergency Response: 0800 374 348 E: enquiries@briggsmarine.com COVID-19 Resilience Plan Sitemap Accessibility Terms & Conditions Privacy & Cookie Policy Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement Briggs Group Purchasing Terms and Conditions Site by RADIATOR