Ship/Boat Inspection Services

Ship/Boat Inspection Services

Gain comprehensive insights into the condition of marine vessels, both above and below the waterline, with our advanced drone inspection solutions. We employ a dual approach: aerial drones equipped with high-resolution visual, zoom, and thermal cameras conduct detailed inspections of the hull (above waterline), superstructure, deck equipment, masts, cranes, and internal areas like cargo holds. Simultaneously, specialized underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) fitted with high-definition cameras, powerful lighting, and potentially other sensors, meticulously inspect the hull below the waterline, propellers, rudders, thrusters, sea chests, and overall structural integrity – often eliminating the immediate need for dry-docking.

Why Utilize Drones for Vessel Inspections?

Traditional vessel inspection methods can involve significant safety risks (working at height, diving), high costs (dry-docking, access equipment, dive teams), and extended vessel downtime. Drone technology offers compelling advantages:

• Unparalleled Safety: Drastically reduces risks by minimizing or eliminating the need for personnel to perform hazardous tasks like climbing masts, working over the side, or diving in potentially challenging conditions.
• Rapid & Efficient Surveys: Complete thorough visual inspections significantly faster than traditional manual methods, reducing vessel inactivity and associated costs.
• Substantial Cost Savings: Avoid or postpone expensive dry-docking for many routine hull inspections; reduce costs associated with scaffolding, cranes, or extensive dive operations. Facilitates compliance with In-Water Survey (IWS) requirements.
• Complete Accessibility: Easily inspect hard-to-reach areas on complex vessel structures, ensuring a more comprehensive assessment both externally and internally.
• Objective, High-Quality Data: Capture detailed, high-resolution imagery and video footage, providing clear, shareable, and permanent records for condition assessment, class requirements, maintenance planning, and insurance purposes.

Essential for Modern Maritime Operations & Oversight:

• For Ship Owners, Managers, Operators, Classification Societies & Insurers: Need efficient, cost-effective solutions for class surveys, condition monitoring, pre-purchase assessments, or damage verification? Our drone inspection services provide the detailed visual data required for In-Water Surveys, hull integrity checks (identifying damage, corrosion, or biofouling), verifying cargo hold cleanliness, assessing paint condition, and optimizing dry-dock specifications and maintenance strategies. Ensure vessel seaworthiness, meet regulatory requirements, and manage assets effectively while minimizing downtime.
• For Port Authorities, Maritime Safety Agencies, Coast Guards & Naval Forces: Require rapid and safe methods for vessel safety inspections, security checks, compliance verification, or asset condition monitoring? Drones offer a powerful tool for conducting efficient visual inspections of vessels within port limits, performing hull security scans, quickly assessing damages after incidents, and maintaining the operational readiness of patrol or service vessels. Enhance maritime safety, security, and operational efficiency.