Our Team of Commercial Diving Professionals

Experienced commercial divers, engineers, and maritime professionals dedicated to safety and quality across African ports.

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Wainfen Victor

Founder & Managing Director

Wainfen Victor founded Cameroon Diving Services Sarl in 2014 with a vision to deliver world-class underwater services across African ports. With over 12 years of commercial diving experience, he has led the company from a single-port operation in Douala to a pan-African service provider covering 40+ ports across the continent. Victor holds IMCA-certified commercial diving qualifications and has completed specialized training in underwater welding, NDT inspection, and saturation diving techniques.

Certifications

  • IMCA Certified Commercial Diver
  • Lloyd's Register Approved Welding Supervisor
  • NDT Level II (Ultrasonic Testing)
  • IMCA Offshore Diving Supervisor
  • HSE Certified Diving Contractor Manager
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Jean-Paul Djomo

Operations Director

Jean-Paul oversees daily diving operations across all service locations, ensuring every project meets the company's rigorous safety and quality standards. He brings 15 years of maritime operations experience, including 8 years managing underwater construction and inspection projects for the oil and gas sector in West Africa.

Certifications

  • IMCA Commercial Diver
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Offshore Safety Representative
  • Emergency Response Coordinator
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Marie Ngo

Quality & Compliance Manager

Marie leads the company's quality management system and compliance program, ensuring all diving operations adhere to IMCA guidelines, classification society requirements, and international maritime standards. She manages the company's certifications with Bureau Veritas, ABS, DNV, and Lloyd's Register.

Certifications

  • Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015
  • IMCA Quality Management
  • Class Society Survey Coordinator
  • HSE Management Systems Specialist
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Pierre Abanda

Lead Commercial Diver & Welding Specialist

Pierre is one of the most experienced underwater welders in Central Africa, with over 10 years of wet and dry-habitat welding experience. He has completed over 500 underwater welding projects including pipeline repairs, platform structural work, and emergency vessel repairs across West and Central African waters.

Certifications

  • Lloyd's Register Approved Welder (Wet & Dry Habitat)
  • IMCA Commercial Diver
  • Underwater Cutting Specialist
  • ROV Pilot Technician
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Our Credentials

IMCA Members

Full member of the International Marine Contractors Association, adhering to global diving safety standards.

Class Society Approved

Approved by Bureau Veritas, ABS, DNV, and Lloyd's Register for underwater surveys and welding.

Continuous Training

All divers undergo ongoing training and certification renewal to maintain the highest industry standards.