navy saturation diver

Navy saturation divers are elite military personnel specially trained to conduct deep-sea diving operations using saturation diving techniques, enabling them to work at great depths for extended durations. The concept emerged during the 1960s, as militaries worldwide recognized the need to support submarine rescue, salvage, and covert underwater missions. Using advanced equipment and living in pressurized chambers, saturation divers can perform complex engineering tasks, explosive ordnance disposal, and clandestine operations beneath the ocean. Their expertise has proven vital in both wartime and peacetime, supporting missions such as submarine rescue, recovery of sensitive materials, and maintenance of underwater military infrastructure.