Secondary Market
Diving Equipment for Sale
Diver deployment
Dive Baskets
Kirby Morgan & more
Diver Helmets
Air dive packages
Portable Spreads
Gas & comms
Saturation Control
Sat habitats
Living Chambers
Launch & recovery
LARS & Cursors
Sub-categories
Browse Diving sub-categories
Used commercial diving equipment for sale across the full inventory: saturation spreads, air and mixed gas dive systems, hyperbaric and decompression chambers, LARS, dive control panels, helmets and umbilicals. Brokered direct from operators and diving companies; component sales or complete spreads.
At a glance
Diving - what the desk handles
Saturation and surface supplied
Complete sat spreads, surface supplied panels, helmets, chambers and gas handling assets.
Certification and condition
Documentation on used diving assets varies. We review class status, test records and history on every asset and disclose upfront on every enquiry.
Component-level sales
Helmets, panels, compressors, BIBS and umbilicals brokered as standalone items.
Direct to contractor
Sales go directly to diving contractors, vessel owners and IRM operators; not to consumer markets.
Buy-side and sell-side
Two sides of the same desk
Buying
Buy used diving equipment through Dockstr. Share your requirement, specification and budget; our brokers maintain a strong view of what is available across the used market and present matched options directly.
Selling
Selling used commercial diving equipment? Our brokers assess the asset, establish a valuation, define a sales strategy and engage the diving community directly.
In detail
How this segment is brokered
What you can broker through this desk
Complete saturation diving systems; including living chambers, dive bell, gas handling, control consoles and LARS; for vessel installation or shore-based hyperbaric facilities.
Surface-supplied diving spreads; control panels, helmets, compressors, hot water units, umbilicals, decompression chambers; sold as packages or by component.
Specialist tooling; hydraulic and pneumatic dive tooling, cutting and welding systems, NDT inspection rigs; frequently brokered alongside the main diving spread.
Sat dive control; condition and PMS history packaged with each listing.
Saturation diving: market notes
Saturation diving spreads remain in tight supply. New-build lead times for complete sat systems run 18 to 30 months. Well-maintained second-hand spreads with current class and recent hydrostatic tests hold strong commercial value in a market where supply is constrained.
Buyers span commercial diving contractors, vessel owners and offshore operators; demand is active across multiple sectors and geographies.
Chamber fabrication; reference for valuation against new build.
Surface-supplied and component sales
Surface-supplied equipment moves continuously. Standard items; Kirby Morgan and equivalent helmets, dive panels, compressors and umbilicals; are brokered both individually and as complete spreads.
Dockstr maintains a buyer list across commercial diving contractors, construction divers, navy programmes and inland and inshore operators.
Helmets transact most frequently in the surface-supplied desk.
Scope
Typical brokerage scope
01
Complete 12-man saturation diving system for vessel installation
02
Surface-supplied diving spread; 4-man, including panels, helmets and compressors
03
Hyperbaric decompression chamber, standalone
04
Commercial diving helmets; Kirby Morgan and equivalents, used
05
Dive compressors, gas handling skids and BIBS as standalone items
FAQ
Common questions
Do you broker single helmets or only complete spreads?
Both. Single-helmet sales are common; we also handle complete surface-supplied and saturation spreads.
What about certification on used chambers?
Documentation on used chambers varies. We review what is available on each asset and disclose class status, hydrostatic test records and maintenance history upfront. Independent inspection can be arranged prior to close.
Do you handle export and shipping?
Our network includes specialist freight providers. Where needed, we can assist with logistics coordination and export documentation; this sits outside core brokerage and is provided as a separate service.
Are saturation systems sold dry or wet?
Most sat spreads transact dry; uninstalled, on the yard. We also broker vessel-installed systems on a sale-and-removal basis.
Do you broker Kirby Morgan helmets specifically?
Yes. Used Kirby Morgan helmets are the highest-volume line in the surface-supplied desk; current annual service records required before listing.
How is used diving equipment priced?
Price is driven by age, condition, certification status and recent comparable transactions. We advise both buyer and seller on fair market value based on current demand and market evidence, giving both parties a realistic basis to meet and close.
Do you sell into recreational or technical sport diving?
No. Dockstr brokers commercial diving equipment only; sales go to diving contractors, vessel owners, navy programmes and inshore operators.
Buy-side or sell-side?
Submit your requirement; our brokers will engage the market on your behalf.