Health & Safety for Film & TV Marine Operations
Safety is paramount when filming on water. Marine Services delivers comprehensive health & safety solutions—risk assessments, licensed safety and passenger boats, HSA-approved dive teams, certified lifejackets and certified equipment—to keep your cast, crew, and assets protected throughout your marine shoot.
Risk Assessment & Method Statements
- Site-Specific Risk Analysis: Evaluate hazards for sea, river, or tank shoots
- Detailed Method Statements: Document safe work procedures, emergency protocols, and environmental safeguards
- Regulatory Compliance: Align with Marine Survey Office, Harbour Authorities, and HSA requirements
Licensed Safety Boats & Work Pontoons
- Safety Boats: Fully crewed, insured vessels for emergency response and on-water supervision, all our vessels are fully licensed by the Marine Survey Office for their use which is a legal requirement for any vessel being used commercially.
- Work Pontoons: table platforms with safety railings and non-slip surfaces for camera, crew, and equipment. These pontoons can be used for access in difficult areas or be used as the base for props, their use and options are restricted only by your imagination.
- Life-Saving Devices: Individually certified lifejackets with certification and barcoded registered on a Safety Asset Management System, throw-lines, rescue slings, jacobs cradles and spinal boards are all ready on site.
HSA-Approved Dive Teams
- Certified Divers: Professional dive teams trained to HSA standards for underwater filming support, underwater rigging and safety.
- Underwater Safety Protocols: Full dive project plans, communication systems, and standby rescue procedures.
- Specialised Gear: Commercial-grade dive rigs, redundant air supplies, salvage equipment, air tools and underwater lighting.
Equipment Certification & Maintenance
- Marine Survey Office Licensing: All boats, pontoons, and rigs survey
- Regular Inspections: Scheduled maintenance checks and safety audits on all equipment
- Documentation: Maintain logs for lifejackets, harnesses, and marine hardware certification
HSA-Approved Dive Teams
- Certified Divers: Professional dive teams trained to HSA standards for underwater filming support, underwater rigging and safety.
- Underwater Safety Protocols: Full dive project plans, communication systems, and standby rescue procedures.
- Specialised Gear: Commercial-grade dive rigs, redundant air supplies, salvage equipment, air tools and underwater lighting.
Training & On-Site Support
Crew Safety Briefings:
Pre-shoot inductions covering marine hazards and emergency procedures
Live Monitoring:
On-site safety officers and medics during high-risk operations
First Aid & Rescue:
Fully equipped medical kit, rescue stretcher, and trained first responders
Why Partner with Marine Services for Safety?
Industry Standard
Our protocols exceed TV & film health and safety regulations
Peace of Mind
Focus on creative execution while we manage all safety aspects
Proven Track Record
Safely supported shoots for Saving Private Ryan, Vikings, and major commercials