Drass is an Italian company specializing in the design, engineering, construction, and service of saturation diving systems, hyperbaric chambers, and other subsea technologies. Founded in 1927, the company has a long history in the diving industry, evolving from early pneumatic tools and equipment to sophisticated life support systems for divers and subsea operations.
Drass's product portfolio typically includes:
- Saturation Diving Systems: These systems allow divers to live and work at depth for extended periods, significantly increasing efficiency in deepwater projects.
- Hyperbaric Chambers: Used for medical treatment of decompression sickness and other conditions, as well as for training and research.
- Submersible Rescue Vehicles (SRVs): Drass offers rescue systems designed to locate and retrieve personnel from disabled submarines.
- Diving Bells: A submersible chamber used to transport divers between the surface and the work site.
- Breathing Apparatus: Equipment for supplying divers with breathable gas.
- Specialized Subsea Equipment: Custom-designed equipment to meet specific client needs in the offshore oil and gas, naval, and scientific research sectors.
Drass serves a global clientele, including offshore oil and gas companies, navies, commercial diving contractors, and research institutions. The company often provides turnkey solutions, encompassing design, manufacturing, installation, training, and after-sales support.