Marine Solutions' All-Women Dive Inspection Crew Works with Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation

Marine Solutions' latest project is worth celebrating, as it was conducted by an all-female dive inspection team. The team's mission was to conduct dive inspections of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) waterfront, as part of their Capital Project Scope Development (CPSD) study.

The BNYDC is a non-profit organization that manages the 300-acre Brooklyn Navy Yard on behalf of the City of New York. The CPSD study aims to develop an updated plan that addresses the Brooklyn Navy Yard's needs over the next decade.

The Marine Solutions team assigned to this unique project included Amy Wilkins, P.E., Amanda Schindhelm, P.E., Marianna Fleming, E.I.T., MacKenzie Baeszler, and Olivia Warren. Having an all-women, ADCI-certified dive inspection team is a significant milestone for Marine Solutions, as the commercial diving industry is traditionally male-dominated. While there are certainly women working in commercial diving and as dive inspectors, having an entire team made up of women is a rare occurrence.
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Today, women are increasingly joining the commercial diving workforce, creating more opportunities for women to pursue a career in this field. Many women have become successful in various areas of the industry, including underwater welding, salvage operations, and underwater construction. By having a team of women dive inspectors, a fresh perspective is brought to the table, paving the way for more creative and effective solutions. The crew’s work is an inspiration to women, and we are proud to be a part of history!