Offshore & Subsea Engineering

Engineering certainty beneath the surface.

CJ Drilling Company delivers subsea welding, inspection, and emergency response for the world's most demanding offshore environments — safely, precisely, and on schedule.

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Who We Are

Confidence, built where it counts.

For over two decades, CJ Drilling Company has specialised in high-performance offshore drilling and underwater welding solutions for challenging marine environments. We serve clients across the oil & gas, maritime, and offshore construction sectors.

Led by seasoned engineers, certified divers, and subsea specialists, we combine deep industry experience with modern technology to ensure every project meets international standards — on time and within scope.

Our Mission

To deliver safe, precise subsea engineering that protects people, assets, and the marine environment.

Our Vision

To be West Africa's most trusted partner for offshore and subsea integrity, wherever reliability matters most.

Core Values

Safety first, engineering integrity, and accountability on every dive and every deployment.

CJ Drilling rope-access technicians carrying out inspection work at height on an offshore platform
What We Do

Full-scope subsea engineering

From live-asset repairs to emergency intervention, every service is delivered by certified teams under strict safety protocols.

Commercial diver performing underwater fabrication welding on a subsea pipeline
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Underwater Fabrication Welding

Certified wet and hyperbaric welding that restores structural integrity on live subsea assets with minimal downtime.

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Riggers carrying out offshore structural repairs on a steel platform node
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Offshore Structural Repairs

Durable repairs to platforms, risers, and pipelines that prevent catastrophic failures before they start.

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Saturation diver installing subsea pipework beneath the surface
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Subsea Fabrication & Installation

Precision fabrication and installation of subsea components engineered for long-term reliability.

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ROV control-room monitors during an underwater inspection and NDT survey
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Underwater Inspection & NDT

Non-destructive testing and diver-led inspection that catches issues early, supporting compliance and asset life.

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Crew applying protective coating to a pipeline for corrosion control
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Cathodic Protection & Corrosion Control

Corrosion management that extends asset life and safeguards surrounding marine ecosystems.

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Emergency response rescue team recovering a casualty across tidal flats
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Emergency Response & Salvage

Rapid, controlled intervention to stabilise high-risk offshore situations and protect personnel.

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Why Choose Us

Quality, operability & agility

Clients return to CJ Drilling because we combine certified capability with the responsiveness offshore work demands.

Industry Certified

ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and IMCA-aligned procedures across every operation.

Experienced Engineers

Seasoned divers and subsea engineers with thousands of logged offshore hours.

Rapid Offshore Response

Mobilisation-ready teams and equipment for time-critical interventions.

Modern Equipment

ROV support, saturation systems and NDT tooling maintained to survey standard.

Proven Track Record

Hundreds of completed projects delivered on time and within scope.

Safety-Led Culture

Everyone home safe — the standard we measure every job against.

By The Numbers

A record measured in results

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Industries We Serve

Trusted across the marine economy

Oil & Gas

Subsea integrity and repair for upstream production infrastructure.

Marine Construction

Fabrication and install support for harbours, jetties and platforms.

Offshore Energy

Maintenance and inspection for offshore platforms and rigs.

Government

Regulatory-grade survey, salvage and coastal infrastructure work.

Shipping

In-water hull inspection, cleaning and emergency vessel repair.

Renewable Energy

Foundation inspection and support for offshore wind assets.

Safety Commitment

Everyone home safe. Every project, every time.

Offshore work carries real risk, so safety is never a checkbox for us — it is the operating system for every dive, weld and deployment. Our protocols are built to protect our people, our clients' assets, and the marine environment.

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Zero-Compromise Protocols

Standardised procedures and permit-to-work systems govern every task, without exception.

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Certified Dive Operations

IMCA-aligned diving with redundant life-support and independent supervision.

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Continuous Risk Assessment

Live monitoring and toolbox talks keep hazards visible and controlled throughout the job.

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Meet Our Team

Leadership with depth

Decades of combined offshore and engineering experience guiding every project.

Portrait of Brandon Copper, Chief Executive Officer at CJ Drilling Company

Brandon Copper

Chief Executive Officer

Leads company strategy with 25+ years in offshore drilling and subsea operations.

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Hardy Kennedy

Managing Director

Oversees operations and delivery, ensuring projects land safely and on schedule.

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Fernando Torres

Marketing Officer

Builds client relationships and communicates CJ Drilling's capability to the market.

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Ashley Roberts

Financial Advisor

Manages financial planning and governance across the company's project portfolio.

Trusted By

Partners in offshore delivery

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Testimonials

What clients say

CJ Drilling handled a live-asset repair that most contractors wouldn't touch. Their divers were meticulous, and the field never went offline.

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Daniel MbekiAsset Integrity Manager, Coastal Energy

Their emergency response team mobilised within hours and stabilised a situation that could have cost us weeks. Safety discipline throughout was exceptional.

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Sarah OkonkwoOperations Lead, Delta Marine Services

The NDT survey they delivered was thorough and clearly reported. We made confident integrity decisions off the back of their data.

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James AdeyemiSubsea Engineer, Atlantic Petroleum

Ready to work with offshore experts?

Tell us about your project and our engineers will scope a safe, reliable approach — from inspection to full subsea intervention.