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UXO H2O Ltd delivers reliable, compliant and operationally ready vessel hire for offshore and nearshore projects across the UK. Our experienced crew, certified vessels and safety‑first approach ensure dependable support for UXO operations, survey campaigns, cable installation, diving, guard work and marine construction.
About UXO H2O Ltd
UXO H2O Ltd delivers professional vessel hire for offshore and nearshore projects, offering robust, task‑ready workboats designed to support diverse commercial marine operations. From UXO work, including UXO ID and Disposals, to survey tasks, subsea intervention, and dedicated film & media work, our vessels are configured for real‑world performance.
Every hire is underpinned by genuine operational expertise, ensuring safe, compliant and capable support in demanding marine conditions.
A Company Built on Experience
Our approach to vessel hire is shaped by decades of hands‑on marine, military, and offshore experience. We understand what a project needs from a workboat – stability, capability, efficiency, and safety – and we ensure every vessel is prepared to meet those expectations. Whether you require vessel‑only hire or optional operator support, you can rely on a service built on professionalism and operational integrity.
Our Story
UXO H2O Ltd was founded with a clear goal: to offer a higher standard of workboat hire, grounded in practical knowledge and a strong safety culture. Instead of theory or assumptions, our service is built on real operational experience gained across UXO, survey, construction, and subsea environments. That ethos continues to guide every vessel we prepare and every project we support.
Meet Alan
Behind the company is Alan, whose 33+ years of marine, military, and offshore experience form the backbone of our service. His background in diving operations, UXO support, cable installation, and specialist workboat handling ensures every vessel is configured with purpose and operated with confidence.
Alan’s leadership, attention to detail, and safety‑driven mindset shape the standards we uphold across all vessel hire operations.
OUR FLEET
Our fleet is built around reliability, capability, and operational readiness. Every vessel is selected and maintained to meet the demands of offshore and nearshore work, from UXO support and survey operations to safety cover and general marine tasks.
Reliable Operations
We deliver dependable marine support across offshore and nearshore environments, ensuring every project benefits from stable, well‑managed vessel performance.
Certified Compliance
All vessels operate under MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 with full safety management systems, giving clients complete confidence in regulatory standards and operational integrity.
Versatile Support
From UXO assistance and survey operations to safety cover and general workboat duties, our services adapt seamlessly to the needs of each project.
Experienced-Led Vessel Hire
UXO H2O Ltd delivers a higher standard of vessel hire, shaped by real operational experience and practical marine capability. Each vessel is configured for UXO, survey, subsea intervention, and film & media work, ensuring safe, efficient, and dependable support across a wide range of commercial projects.
Pacific 22 – 6.74m Commercial RIB (Thunder)
A legendary, military‑grade workboat rebuilt for modern offshore and nearshore operations.
The Halmatic Pacific 22 is one of the most respected RIBs ever produced – widely known as the “Land Rover of the sea” for its durability, stability, and exceptional handling in challenging conditions. Originally built for UK military service, Thunder has been fully refurbished and upgraded to meet MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 (Category 4) and Type 1 Tender standards, making it ideal for offshore mothership‑supported tasks and nearshore solo operations.
Key Capabilities
- Operating Category: MCA Workboat Edition 3, Cat 4 + Type 1 Tender
- Sea Area: Up to 20 miles from a safe haven (mothership supported), favourable weather & daylight
- Operational Strengths: UXO support, survey, dive/ROV assistance, safety boat duties, guard vessel work
- Construction: Deep‑V GRP hull with military‑grade inflatable sponsons
- Refurbished: Fully modernised from ex‑military specification to commercial compliance
Technical Highlights
- Length: 6.74 m
- Beam: 2.44 m
- Draft: 0.41 m (leg up) / 0.89 m operational
- Engine: Ford Mermaid Turbo Diesel, 144 hp
- Propulsion: Sternpower 101 outdrive
- Fuel Capacity: 91 L (diesel)
- Max Speed: Up to 26 knots (load dependent)
- Seating: 3 seats at full speed / 4 with speed restrictionsort
Safety & Equipment
- SOLAS B 6‑man life raft
- 275N lifejackets
- PLB & MOB recovery system
- Raymarine GPS & chart plotter
- DSC/GPS fixed & handheld VHF radios
- Navigation lights, radar reflector, compass
- Full vessel Safety Management System
Deployment Options
- Certified 4‑leg lifting bridle for offshore crane deployment (up to 4 persons onboard)
- Twin‑axle road trailer for slipway launching and transport
Pacific 22 – 6.74m Commercial RIB (Struck)
A legendary ex‑military RIB rebuilt for modern commercial operations, the Pacific 22 is renowned for its durability, stability, and all‑weather capability. Fully refurbished and upgraded to MCA Workboat Edition 3, Category 4, it offers a dependable platform for offshore mothership‑supported tasks and nearshore solo operations.
“without doubt the most durable, robust seaworthy Rib for all types of operations.”
Key Capabilities
- Operating Category: MCA Workboat Edition 3, Cat 4 + Type 1 Tender
- Sea Area: Up to 20 miles from a safe haven (mothership supported), favourable weather & daylight
- Operational Strengths: UXO support, survey assistance, safety boat duties, tender operations, nearshore/offshore project support
- Construction: Deep‑V GRP hull with military‑grade inflatable sponsons
- Refurbished: Fully upgraded from ex‑military specification to commercial MCA Cat 4 compliance
Technical Highlights
- Length: 6.74 m
- Beam: 2.44 m
- Draft: 0.41 m (leg up) / 0.89 m operational
- Engine: Ford Mermaid Turbo Diesel, 144 hp
- Propulsion: Sternpower 101 outdrive
- Fuel Capacity: 91 L (diesel)
- Max Speed: Up to 26 knots (load dependent)
- Seating: 2 seats at full speed / 3–4 with speed restrictions
Safety & Equipment
- SOLAS B 6‑man life raft
- 275N lifejackets
- PLB & quick‑deployment MOB recovery system
- Raymarine radar, GPS & colour chart plotter
- DSC/GPS fixed & handheld VHF radios
- Compass, radar reflector, navigation lights
- Full vessel Safety Management System
Deployment Options
- Certified 4‑leg lifting bridle for offshore crane deployment (up to 2 persons onboard)
- Twin‑axle road trailer for transport and slipway launching
CHASING M2 PRO MAX – Industrial‑Grade Underwater ROV
A powerful, professional‑class ROV designed for inspection, survey, UXO support, and subsea intervention tasks. The M2 Pro Max offers deep‑rated capability, modular tooling options, and stable omnidirectional control, making it ideal for commercial marine projects, asset inspection, and confined‑space operations.
Key Capabilities
- Depth Rating: 200m
- Thrusters: 8‑vector layout for full omnidirectional movement
- Operational Strengths: UXO survey assistance, structural inspection, cable route assessment, confined‑space inspection, environmental monitoring
- Camera System: 1/2.3″ Sony CMOS, 12 MP stills, 4K‑capable MP4 video
- Lighting: 2 × 4000 lm LEDs (adjustable)
- Modular Expansion: Built‑in multi‑interface docking station for sonar, grabbers, DVL, USBL, and auxiliary cameras
Technical Highlights
- Size: 608 × 294 × 196 mm
- Weight: 8 kg
- Battery: 300 Wh (optional 700 Wh)
- Tether Options: 200 m standard, 300–400 m supported
- Operating Temperature: –10°C to 45°C
- Storage: 128 GB SD card
- Video Stream: 60 Mbps
- Field of View: 150°
- ISO Range: 100–6400
- Focus Distance: 0.3 m – ∞
Safety & Equipment
- 2 × 4000 lm LED lights
- Adjustable brightness
- Sony CMOS camera with wide FOV
- Auxiliary camera support
- Laser scaler compatibility
- Full suite of sonar options (Ping 360, Oculus, Gemini, Uvision, Omniscan)
- Grabber Claw A, Grabber Arm 2 compatible
- Distance‑lock sonar for stable inspection
- Built‑in docking station for multi‑tool integration
Deployment Options
- Standard CHASING reel or E‑reel
- Shore‑based power supply system supported
- Compatible with CHASING WSRC controller and control console
- Modular accessory ecosystem for mission‑specific configuration