Bernard Duchenne, Founder & CEO
Engineer by training, pilot, offshore commercial diver, Lloyd's Register certified underwater NDT inspector, ROV and drone inspector. He leads MAREX and still dives on critical projects to verify safety plans and validate critical data.
Background
- 1992Offshore since 1992: inspection, repair and maintenance of offshore oil and gas facilities, starting in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo.
- EngineeringEngineer, ESINSA (Nice Sophia-Antipolis). Master in Innovation Management, Faculté Polytechnique de Mons.
- CertificationLloyd's Register certified underwater NDT inspector. HSE Wet-Bell Top-Up, Class 2, IMCA recognised.
- AviationTrained pilot and certified inspection drone pilot.
- 2019AI integrated into the MAREX inspection and reporting workflow since 2019.
From offshore to iconic underwater structures
Our founder brought offshore inspection methods to public aquariums, at a time when they were treated as leisure pools rather than chemical plants. That discipline defines how we work today: structured methods, certified inspectors, documented evidence.
He leads MAREX from Dubai and is on site for critical phases: diving safety plans, inspection of acrylic panels and sealing systems, and validation of critical data before a report is signed.
“Professionals know what must be done. Inspectors are experts who know all the exceptions.”
Bernard Duchenne, Founder
Qualifications
- Lloyd's Register certified underwater NDT inspector
- Kirby Morgan certified technician
- Contractor in underwater works diploma and Air Diving Superintendent
- Certified inspection drone pilot
- HSE Wet-Bell Top-Up, Class 2, IMCA recognised
Certificate numbers available on request.
Planning an inspection programme or a tender?
Send us your scope, drawings and timeline. We return a structured technical and commercial proposal.