MSDS Marine are a specialist marine and coastal contractor based in Derbyshire, UK with extensive experience in offering bespoke archaeological solutions for our clients. MSDS Marine offer a full range of archaeological services including, but not limited to consultancy, research, desk-based services, remote sensing, conservation, ground-truthing, and diving services. Our team includes individuals who are specialists in the support of development projects, diving, historic vessels, heritage management, historic and archival research, assessments and management of significance, surveying, conservation, and stakeholder engagement.
We are currently the retained marine archaeological consultants for a number of infrastructure and windfarm development projects including those within the Hornsea Zone, and are the UK project managers for the high profile #Rooswijk1740 project and excavation on behalf of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands. We are committed to helping our clients reach their goals and to making a difference. We work with our clients to ensure a professional, smooth and efficient service and constantly go above and beyond to ensure projects are completed smoothly. Centrally located and able to mobilise at short notice we have a proven track record of delivering an efficient and cost-effective service.
MSDS Marine provide a full range of desk-based services required during the planning and construction phases of infrastructure, development and construction projects. We have experience providing services to a variety of sectors including renewable energy, cable and pipe line installation, aggregate extraction and construction. Our extensive experience with the marine planning process means we are able to provide advice and support through all stages of the licensing, planning and construction process. Our services include Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), desk-based research, interpretation of geophysical and hydrographic data, statements of significance, impact assessments, mitigation planning, written schemes of investigation, method statements and provision of advice as retained archaeologists, along with all other works required to inform the planning consents process and discharge archaeological conditions on marine licences.
Why Choose MSDS Marine?
MSDS Marine are committed to helping our clients reach their goals and to making a difference. Our team are passionate and knowledgeable about their work and constantly strive to ensure they undertake their work to the best of their ability.
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Our Vision
MSDS Marine recognise the importance of to the historic environment profession in a number of ways from volunteering time on committees and projects through to providing open days throughout the country to highlight the marine historic environment.
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Quality Policy
We are an ISO 9001 : 2015 certified company and registered with both Achilles and Ariba.
In addition, we are a CIfA registered organisation which provides additional quality assurance and a member of the Association of Diving Contractors.
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Health and Safety Policy
MSDS Marine are committed to creating an environment which is safe, healthy and secure. We operate a certified ISO 45001 : 2018 Health and Safety Management System that helps maintain our excellent record in relation to health and safety and to ensure all our legal requirements as an employer are met.
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Environment and Ethics
MSDS Marine understand that we have a responsibility to manage our activities in a way that promotes environmental best practice. We operate a robust environmental policy to help fulfil this responsibility. In addition, MSDS Marine are a founding member of the Climate Heritage Network.
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MSDS Marine as an Employer
MSDS Marine recognise that our team are the key to our success. We value our employees and provide many employment benefits as well as training and career development opportunities. We promote flexible working and ensure our team feel supported and valued.
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