Coastal Defenders
Documentary series following the work of a team of commercial dive engineers based on the southern coast of England as they battle time and tide to keep Britain's coastlines and waterways moving.
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- Documentary
Documentary series following the work of a team of commercial dive engineers based on the southern coast of England as they battle time and tide to keep Britain's coastlines and waterways moving.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Tilting Jetty
29 mins
Brighton Marina's main jetty is on the tilt, causing chaos for residents and shop owners. Dive engineers devise a plan involving air bags to fix it. Young diver Kai tells how fitness is key to the job and the dangers faced.
Episode 2
Tugboat Tyre
29 mins
In Britain's biggest port, cargo grinds to a halt as a tugboat picks up a mystery object in its propeller, leaving it out of action. The dive team use everything at their disposal to try to free the propeller.
Episode 3
Ship's Survey
29 mins
An oil tanker the size of two football pitches has new owners, and it must be inspected inch by inch before it's allowed to set sail. A team is called out to repair a vital piece of equipment on a cargo ferry.
Episode 4
Sun and Storms
29 mins
A luxury floating hotel in London's docklands has a rusty bottom, the dive team are charged with making it shipshape once more. They then attempt to rescue a stricken cruise liner during a winter storm.
Episode 5
Save the Dolphin
29 mins
A mooring structure called a dolphin has brought the Isle of Wight ferries to a standstill. The whole ferry terminal must move to allow the dive team to repair the seaworn structure. But, they are hindered by a mountain of rubbish.
Episode 6
Mussels Mayhem
29 mins
The team face one of their smallest but fiercest challenges, mussels. These small but deadly shellfish have blocked the pipes of a huge vessel, stalling it in dock. They must be blasted out of their hiding places to allow the ship to sail.
Episode 7
Ferry Emergency
29 mins
A missing lifeboat canister means a ferry can't sail, causing chaos for those that use the service for their daily commute. The divers search for it in near zero visibility and with local leisure cruisers posing a danger to the divers.
Episode 8
Operation Abandoned Boats
29 mins
The dive team have been charged with clearing abandoned boats causing an eyesore and navigational hazard. What looks a tricky job takes a turn for the worse when disaster strikes, leaving the team stranded into the night.