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Emergency underwater hull inspection.

Hit something? Emergency underwater hull inspection after grounding, collision, or impact. HD video of the damage — for your insurer, and for deciding whether to keep moving or haul now.

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Emergency underwater hull inspection after grounding in Victoria BC showing diver assessing hull damage

What you get

Why owners book this.

  • Same-day or next-day response for most Victoria and Sidney locations
  • Full HD underwater video of any damage for your insurer
  • Assessment before deciding whether to continue operating or haul immediately
  • Honest opinion on whether you can motor home or need a tow
  • Focus on keel, rudder, prop, shaft, and hull impact zones
  • Written summary report within 24-48 hours

How it works

From your call to the report.

No surprises. Here's the actual sequence we follow on every job.

  1. 01

    Triage Call

    Tell us what happened, where you are, and what the boat is doing now (taking water? engine running? steering OK?). We triage urgency and get to you.

  2. 02

    Visual Underwater Assessment

    First pass: find and document all damage. Impact zones, cracks, missing antifouling, keel condition, rudder attachment, prop and shaft alignment.

  3. 03

    Damage Documentation

    Full HD video of every affected area plus still photos. Tape measure for crack length where relevant. Multiple angles.

  4. 04

    Assessment and Recommendations

    On-site assessment: is the boat safe to operate? Should it be hauled immediately? Can it be moved to a yard under its own power? We give you a clear honest answer and document everything.

From a customer

"Danny worked me into a busy schedule when I hit a rock leaving Oak Bay and needed someone to take videos of the damage. The quick assessment allowed me to make a decision about whether to continue on or schedule a haul out. Danny's service was excellent!"

— Bari B. · Emergency

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Where we work

Emergency hull inspection anywhere on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.

Below: spots where this service comes up most. We dive plenty more — every harbour, yacht club, and private mooring across the coast. Don't see your marina? See the full coverage map →

  • Victoria Inner Harbour, Oak Bay, Cadboro Bay
  • Esquimalt & Royal Roads
  • Sidney, Tsehum Harbour, and peninsula marinas
  • Brentwood Bay & Saanich Inlet
  • Sooke & Pedder Bay
  • Gulf Islands (Canadian - Salt Spring, Pender, Galiano, Mayne, Saturna)
  • Cowichan Bay, Maple Bay, Ladysmith
  • Nanaimo & mid-island

FAQ

Common questions.

Don't see your question? Call (778) 535-4506 — we'll answer it.

I ran aground - do I need an emergency inspection?
Usually yes, even if the boat seems fine. Grounding can crack keel joints, damage rudder bearings, bend shafts, and scrape the hull laminate in ways that don't show until they fail. An underwater inspection tells you what happened before you discover it the hard way.
Can you do this if I'm on the hard (hauled out)?
If the boat is hauled, you don't need a diver - the yard can see everything we would. We do underwater inspections specifically for boats in the water that can't or don't want to haul immediately.
How quickly can you get to a grounding?
Victoria and Sidney area - often same day if called before noon. Outer areas - next day in most cases. Call (778) 535-4506 and we'll give you an honest ETA.
Will my insurance accept your documentation?
Our underwater video and written report is widely accepted as visual documentation of damage. It doesn't replace a formal marine surveyor's report for claim settlement - you may still need a surveyor - but our documentation is the starting point and proves the damage existed.
What if I'm in a remote anchorage in the Gulf Islands?
We cover the Canadian Gulf Islands. Response time is longer - typically next day or the day after, depending on weather and travel. Call us right away so we can get moving.

Pricing

Straightforward quotes, up front.

Emergency hull inspection is quoted based on location, urgency, and scope. Victoria and Sidney area jobs are straightforward. Gulf Islands callouts have additional travel. Call (778) 535-4506.

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Other services we offer

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Hull Cleaning

In-slip hull cleaning across Victoria and Vancouver Island. Barnacles, algae, and marine growth removed without a haul-out. Every clean on video.

Underwater Inspections

See your boat below the waterline without a haul-out. Hulls, props, shafts, rudders, zincs, and through-hulls — inspected in the water, delivered as HD video and a written report within 48 hours.

Zinc Anode Replacement

In-water zinc changes for shafts, props, rudders, and hull plates. Sized for your hardware, documented on video. No haul-out.

Contact

Get a quote for emergency hull inspection

Tell us about the boat and where it lives. We reply within a business day — usually faster.

Phone
Phone (778) 535-4506
Email
Email dannysdivingservices@gmail.com
Hours
Hours Mon–Sat, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Emergency response available

Urgent — fouled prop, suspected damage, dropped item — call. We triage by phone faster than by form.

Thanks for reaching out — we'll get back to you within 24 hours.