Company Overview

Founded in 1968, Hansataucher is an internationally recognized specialist in underwater operations, ordnance recovery, ship inspections, and offshore services.

Based in Hamburg, the teams handle projects ranging from construction diving and material testing to complex recoveries and repairs. Certifications to the highest standards (including Lloyd’s Register and DNV GL) and state-of-the-art equipment make Hansataucher a trusted partner for shipyards, shipping companies, port operators, and energy and construction firms.

The Challenge

Working underwater demands the highest levels of technology, safety, and organizational skill.

Hansataucher operates a fleet of specialized vessels – each equipped with cranes, GPS technology, and custom features – alongside a broad portfolio of tools, diving, and safety equipment. Efficient planning, maintenance, and compliance with statutory inspection deadlines required a digital, flexible, and mobile management system capable of tracking not only standard assets but also containers (ships, boxes, kits) and their contents.

The Solution

Hansataucher uses Timly as a digital inventory and maintenance platform to ensure full transparency over all assets – from individual tools to specialized vessels.

  • Individual asset tracking: Every tool and component, down to masks and rescue kits, receives a dedicated digital record with a QR code.
  • Smart Asset Assignment: Ships and equipment containers are recorded, assigned to fleet assets or diving teams, and managed via mobile app.
  • Maintenance management: Inspection deadlines, checks, and repairs are centrally documented and monitored automatically with reminders.

With flexible attributes, mobile access, and a tailored asset structure, Timly enables highly specialized and safe management of all equipment – always accessible, even in offshore operations and challenging environments.

The Results

  • Reliable management and traceability of over 2,500 assets and pieces of equipment
  • Optimized maintenance planning and documentation for diving gear, tools, and specialized vehicles
  • Quick location and availability checks via QR code – ideal for mobile teams and changing work sites
  • Full compliance: inspection logs, maintenance records, and histories digitally attached to each asset
  • More efficient deployment planning, minimized downtime, and a fleet and equipment that are always ready for action

Timly plays a crucial role in helping Hansataucher maintain the highest quality standards – whether for ship inspections, ordnance recovery, or offshore projects – providing teams underwater with a secure, digital backup.

Key Takeaways

In the extreme environment of underwater operations, seamless organization is critical. Timly combines flexibility, maintenance management, and mobility in a cloud-based platform, enabling Hansataucher to achieve maximum safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Maritime specialists, in particular, benefit from intelligent digitalization – onshore as well as at sea.

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