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Shipping Inspections with Remotely Operated Vehicles

Inspect more vessels without drydocking

Drydock time is expensive and takes vessels out of service, while diver-based inspections add cost and risk. Franmarine pairs Deep Trekker REVOLUTION and PIVOT ROVs with its MarineStream platform to complete UWILDs and biofouling inspections in the water. The result: inspection time cut from 8 to 10 hours down to 3 hours, up to three vessels inspected per day instead of one, and live, auditable reports that class surveyors and regulators can review remotely.

Inspect more vessels without drydocking

Drydock time is expensive and takes vessels out of service, while diver-based inspections add cost and risk. Franmarine pairs Deep Trekker REVOLUTION and PIVOT ROVs with its MarineStream platform to complete UWILDs and biofouling inspections in the water. The result: inspection time cut from 8 to 10 hours down to 3 hours, up to three vessels inspected per day instead of one, and live, auditable reports that class surveyors and regulators can review remotely.

In-Water Hull Inspection and Cleaning

Deep Trekker ROVs bring work traditionally done in dry dock into the water. Franmarine deploys portable Deep Trekker ROVs to inspect hulls before and after cleaning, support divers, and record QA footage for regulatory compliance. Live video streams into a secure shared platform, so engineers and biologists anywhere in the world can assess fouling levels and equipment condition in real time.

3D Model Flythrough Hull Inspection

See a complete hull inspection as a 3D model. SPECTRA captures stereo imagery as it moves along the vessel and builds a detailed model you can rotate, zoom, and review from any angle. Inspectors, class surveyors, and vessel owners can assess coating condition, biofouling, and hull damage without entering the water, then compare models over time to track changes between inspections.

Underwater Hull Cleaning with ROVPAC

The ROVPAC brush from imPAQ Technologies turns a Deep Trekker ROV into a remote hull cleaning tool. Choose nylon, brass, or twist knot brushes to match the surface and level of fouling. ROVPAC runs on onboard ROV power or an independent battery pack and rotates at up to 700 rpm, removing biofouling from ship hulls and submerged infrastructure to improve vessel efficiency and extend asset lifespan.

Vessel Inspections

Regular underwater inspections are essential, but they're often difficult, costly, and dangerous. Dry docking pulls a vessel out of service for extended periods, and hiring divers adds time and expense while putting people in hazardous conditions.

ROVs offer a safer, more efficient alternative. They can inspect multiple sea chests, work alongside divers, and survey hulls without taking a vessel offline. Consistent monitoring also helps operators fine-tune maintenance schedules and keep every vessel performing at its best.

For a full overview of what these checks involve, see our guide to underwater hull inspections.

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Compact for confined spaces

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Real People, Real Stories

Your Mission, Your ROV

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Your Mission, Your ROV

Shipping Surveying ROV Packages

DTG3 Package with Controller, Tether in tether wheel and auxiliary lights

DTG3 | BASE Package

The DTG3 makes getting eyes underwater easier than ever before. An extremely quick to deploy and reliable underwater drone for inspection and surveys.
REVOLUTION ROV | NAV Package

REVOLUTION | BASE Package

REVOLUTION excels in performance. Its intuitive design eases high-current inspections. Enhance with an imaging sonar for optimal results.
DT645 Utility Crawler Package

MAG Utility Crawler

Need to perform an inspection at a tough to reach location along a steel surface? Learn about the MAG Magnetic Utility Crawler here!

Norfolk Naval Shipyard using Deep Trekker ROV for Hull Inspections

"Unlike the previous efforts with the divers, we would need 24 hours’ notice ahead of time to provide security and the ship with a flight request, saying where we plan to launch and land the vessel in question,” said Goodson. “It would then take us no more than an hour the day of to get the ROV to the location, setup, and in the water to perform the inspection."

Brutis Goodson, The Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Foss Maritime and Amanda Dayton

"The predicted savings was $68,500 for the first year and $87,500 annually thereafter. However, after tracking the first year of ROV use, Foss realized an astounding actual and measurable impact of saving/earnings of a total of $135,650, which was DOUBLE original predictions."

Amanda Dayton, Foss Maritime

Simplifying Operations with Verreault Navigation

“We are a ship repair facility complete with drydock and wharf. We are proud to repair vessels of up to 800 ft in length and 90 ft width. We use the Deep Trekker for inspections of the ship’s hull before docking.”

Verreault Navigation Inc