MSDS Marine Ltd

MSDS provide a wide range of services, specialising in the management, execution and support of archaeological projects in a range of environments from land to sea. Our two departments, MSDS Marine and MSDS Heritage, combine to offer an integrated approach to heritage.

MSDS Marine have a wide range of experience and expertise within the industry from the project management of large scale underwater excavations through to the fulfilment of archaeological licence conditions prior to large infrastructure developments. MSDS Marine provide geophysical and hydrographic services including data collection, processing, visualisation and interpretation.

MSDS Marine are a diving contractor registered with the HSE and provide diving and logistical support to underwater projects. MSDS Marine have experience of providing support to the wider marine sector including ecological assessments, pre and post construction surveys and specialist survey solutions.

MSDS Heritage provide a full range of techniques for the archaeological investigation and recording of buildings whether they are standing, below ground, intertidal or underwater. Services include building analysis, metric survey, heritage statements and impact assessments, historic area assessments and setting studies.

MSDS Marine and MSDS Heritage are committed to creating hands on experience in the sector for students, volunteers and early career professionals and promoting public engagement with our work. We are able to provide training, advice and support to the sector.