Capability profile
ROV & Underwater Inspections
Remotely operated vehicle inspection and survey where diver access is restricted or depth requires it.
- Operating companies
- 3
- Industries
- 3
- Work type
- Planned
- Coverage
- European operations
01Service Definition
What This Discipline Covers
ROV inspection uses a remotely operated vehicle to record the condition of submerged structures, hulls and cable or pipeline routes. It is used where diver access is unsafe or inefficient, where a long route has to be covered, or where a client wants a repeatable visual baseline.
- Operating Marker
- Video documentation
- Operating Marker
- Zero-visibility capable
02Client Situations
Typical Situations We Are Called For
These are the operational realities that usually trigger this scope.
Diver access restricted by depth, current or confined space
Long inspection routes needing consistent coverage
Data has to be usable for maintenance planning, not just viewing
03Scope Of Work
Capabilities And Representative Scopes
Capabilities
- Visual ROV inspection with recorded video
- Sonar-assisted survey in low visibility
- Pre- and post-works verification
- Combined diver and ROV scopes
Representative Scopes
- Structure and cable route inspection
- Hull and sea chest inspection
- Basin and berth clearance survey
Reporting Deliverables
- Annotated inspection video
- Still image set with references
- Condition report for maintenance planning
04Operational Preparation
How A Scope Is Prepared And Executed
01
Definition
Inspection objective, coverage and deliverable format agreed.
02
Mobilisation
ROV system and pilot mobilised to the site or vessel.
03
Survey
Route flown and recorded with position references.
04
Reporting
Annotated video, stills and findings delivered.
Written Method Statement
Video Documentation
Supervised Diving
Operational Windows
05Equipment And Safety
Technology And Safety Considerations
Equipment And Technology
- Inspection-class ROV with camera and lighting
- Sonar for low-visibility work
- ROV class and depth rating selected per scope
Safety Considerations
- No diver exposure for restricted-access scopes
- Launch and recovery procedures agreed with the vessel or site
Industries Served
- Offshore & Energy
- Ports & Terminals
- Maritime Shipping
Equipment and technology entries describe capability, not exclusive ownership. Depth limits, tolerances, response times and classification approvals are confirmed per project and are not published as general guarantees.
06Regional delivery
Operating companies offering this capability
Netherlands
USG Netherlands
Underwater expertise for Dutch ports and waterways
Malta
USG Malta
Underwater expertise for the Central Mediterranean
Belgium
Antwerp Underwater Solutions
Underwater expertise for the Port of Antwerp and the Scheldt
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does ROV replace divers?
- No. It replaces diver exposure where that is the safer or more efficient option, and often precedes a diving intervention.
- How is position and location of findings recorded?
- Findings are referenced to structure marks, chainage or coordinates so that a defect can be found again on a later inspection.
- Does zero visibility make inspection impossible?
- Visual inspection has limits in turbid water. In those conditions acoustic and measurement methods, or a tactile diver inspection, are used instead.
- In what format is the inspection footage delivered?
- Continuous recorded video with overlay data, still images of defects and a written report with a defect register.
- Can inspections be repeated to compare condition over time?
- Yes. Routes and reference points are documented so subsequent surveys can be compared against the baseline.
Contact
Discuss a rov and underwater inspections scope
Send us the structure, vessel or incident and we will confirm the right operating company, method and working window.