Maritime Archaeology

ISRT Maritime archaeologists are experienced in deep archaeological excavations, operating in complex environments at depths of 100+ meters, following UNESCO protocols. They specialize in recovering evidence from submerged sites, ensuring the preservation and analysis of valuable historical and forensic data.

  • Darko K. (ME)

    Senior Leading Maritime Archeologist

    Darko is a maritime archaeologist with a rich background in digital documentation, remote sensing, GIS, geomatics, and underwater excavations.He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in History and Master`s degree in Maritime and Underwater Archaeology from the University of Alexandria, Egypt. He specializes in Geomatics and is a SCUBA diving instructor and technical diver.

    Darko has contributed to numerous research projects across the Mediterranean. As a grant recipient from the Honor Frost Foundation, he studied early medieval ship construction in Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt. He participated in excavations and surveys near Alexandria’s ancient harbour as a member of the Hellenic Institute for Alexandrian Studies. He excavated a Mycenaean wreck in Poros, Greece and took part in the discovery and documentation of ancient shipwrecks near the island of Fourni, Greece. In Croatia, he excavated Roman and modern-era shipwrecks.

    In Malta, he participated in developing the Underwater Cultural Heritage Unit within the Heritage Malta agency and implementing an innovative system for managing underwater cultural heritage. He participated in the remote sensing surveys, the Liberator B24 recovery project, and the Phoenician shipwreck project. He taught Geographic Information Systems for maritime archaeology at the University of Malta.

    Through the development and management of EU-funded projects, he established a Laboratory for Maritime Archaeology, a unit specializing in underwater research. This lab aims to map and digitally document submerged heritage sites, making them accessible through cutting-edge digital solutions.

    As the lead archaeologist for the International Search and Recovery Team, Darko is devoted to contributing his expertise to the organization.

  • Silvia H. (ES)

    Maritime Archaeologist. ISRT deep subsea operations.

    Silvia is specialized in subaquatic and forensic archaeology. Due to the large number of remains submerged at great depths and in complex environments, she became trained in deco and deep diving techniques, as well as cave diving. She has worked in multiple international archaeological operations both terrestrial and underwater.