Can it operate in turbid water?

Yes. When visual clarity is compromised by turbidity, we utilise advanced multi-beam sonar and acoustic positioning systems to navigate and capture detailed structural data.

How does underwater data integrate with drone aerial data?

We process both ROV and aerial drone data through advanced photogrammetry and spatial software. This creates a single, unified 3D model or digital twin.

How much does an ROV underwater inspection cost in Australia?

ROV underwater inspections in Australia typically range from $3,500 to $25,000 per mobilisation, depending on asset complexity, depth, number of assets, and required deliverables. This represents a 50-68% cost reduction compared to commercial diver-based inspections, which require support vessels, dive teams, decompression equipment, and extensive safety protocols. Our ROV systems deploy with a two-person crew, require no vessel charter for most port and dam inspections, and deliver 4K video, 3D models, and measurement data in a single mobilisation. For multi-asset programs, structured pricing reduces per-asset costs significantly.

What Australian standards apply to underwater asset inspection?

Underwater asset inspections in Australia are governed by several standards depending on the asset type. Port infrastructure follows AS 4997 (Guidelines for the Design of Maritime Structures), bridge substructures follow AS 5100 (Bridge Design), and dam safety inspections align with ANCOLD guidelines. Our ROV inspection methodology is designed to satisfy the data requirements of all these standards, delivering the measurement accuracy, visual documentation, and condition assessment detail required for compliance reporting. We work with your engineers to ensure deliverables align with your specific regulatory obligations.

Ports, Marine and Coastal Infrastructure

Q: What assets can you inspect?

We inspect a wide range of submerged assets, including wharf piles, jetties, ship hulls, sea walls, bridge foundations, dam walls, reservoirs, pipelines, and other critical infrastructure.

Q: How deep can your ROVs operate?

Our primary platform is rated to 200 metres with a 200m tether, covering the vast majority of coastal, port, dam, and inland waterway infrastructure. It operates in currents up to 3 knots and temperatures from -10C to 60C. However, upon request, we can also access a platform suitable for depths of 500m. We deliver data in industry-standard formats compatible with all leading asset management, GIS, and digital engineering platforms for seamless integration.

Q: What data do we receive?

Standard deliverables include 4K UHD video, 12MP RAW photography, measurement data, and a structured condition report. We also deliver 3D models, point clouds, and bathymetric maps for integration into your digital twin or GIS platforms, compatible with all standard asset management and digital engineering platforms for seamless integration.

Q: Is this service more expensive than using divers?

No, our service is significantly more cost-effective, with studies showing cost reductions of up to 68% compared to traditional diver-based methods.

Complete asset intelligence from seabed to rooftops

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The Challenge & The High Cost of Uncertainty

Costs 5x More

Diver inspections can cost up to 5× more than ROV programs due to support vessels, safety needs, longer setup/capture times, higher personnel needs, and greater risk of incomplete data.

Accelerated Degradation

Saltwater corrosion and tides quickly degrade wharves, pipes, seawalls, culverts, and breakwaters, demanding constant monitoring and defect tracking.

100% Risk Exposure

Traditional methods expose divers to hazardous underwater conditions and liability. Human error in data capture widens the capability gap.

Operational Disruption

Stopping port or ship operations for prolonged inspections costs revenue and delays supply chains.

Fragmented Data

You manage assets above and below water, so you hire separate aerial and underwater contractors. Subjective, incomplete, or inconsistent reports prevent tracking of asset degradation over time and the identification of the real cost to your operations.

Underwater ROV inspection image of a degraded pilar by DeepSky IQ showing the rusted metal structure on the ocean floor.

“Up to 68% lower inspection costs”

“40-60% better defect detection”

“100% human risk reduction ”

One partner. Four environments.

Total Asset Intelligence.

Engineering-grade data your team can act on today.

One procurement, four environments

Stop managing separate contractors. We cover drones and robotic solutions for air, ground, confined space, and underwater assets in a single, integrated program.

Digital twins accuracy

Measure, plan, and interact remotely with millimetre-accurate 3D to 8D models. No need for costly return site visits.

Find every defect

We combine high-resolution visual, sonar, and LiDAR data to identify and measure corrosion, cracking, and structural anomalies that divers miss.

AI-powered measurement to 99.7% accuracy

Our platforms use dual-laser and AI algorithms to measure fractures, damage, and deformation in real time, giving your engineers precise, non-destructive data without a diver in the water.

2D and 3D seafloor mapping in a single pass

 Integrated bathymetric tools generate topographic maps, depth contours, and reservoir capacity estimates with one-click reporting.

Data you can trend

 Autonomous navigation with inertial positioning (U-INS) ensures repeatable flight paths, so every survey captures comparable data for accurate degradation tracking over time.

Rapid response for critical assets & underwater searches

Our ROV systems weigh less than 7kg with hot-swappable batteries, so you can deploy them anywhere in Australia within hours for emergency inspections & searches, minimising downtime.

30-50%

Faster inspection cycles vs traditional methods

40-70%

Lower cost vs commercial diving teams

Zero

Site operational shutdowns required

+/-2cm

Repeatable positional accuracy

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Applicable Industries

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Ports, Marine & Coastal Assets

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Infrastructure & Transport

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Energy, Utilities & Resources

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Government & Public Sector

Frequently Asked Questions

What assets can you inspect?

We inspect a wide range of submerged assets, including wharf piles, ship hulls, sea walls, bridge foundations, dam walls, reservoirs, pipelines, culverts and other critical infrastructure.

How deep can your ROVs operate?

How does this integrate with our existing software?

Can you inspect assets while the port is fully operational?

Our platforms our rated from 200 metres to 500m with an additional tether applied, covering the vast majority of coastal, port, dam, and inland waterway infrastructure. It operates in currents up to 3 knots and temperatures ranging from -10 °C to 60 °C.

What data do we receive?

How do you handle the transition between above and below waterline data?

Standard deliverables include 4K or 8k UHD video, 12MP RAW photography, AI-generated measurement data, and a structured condition report. We also deliver 3D models, point clouds, and bathymetric maps for integration into your digital twin or GIS platforms.

Is this service more expensive than using divers?

No, our service is significantly more cost-effective, with studies showing cost reductions of up to 68% compared to traditional diver-based methods.

We deliver data in industry-standard formats that work with all leading asset management software, such as ArcGIS, Bentley ITwins, and other digital engineering platforms for seamless integration.

Yes. Our aerial drones and underwater ROVs operate with minimal footprint, allowing your port, vessel movements, and container yards to function without interruption.

We capture data with both aerial drones and ROVs, and our software then fuses the datasets using advanced photogrammetry to create a seamless, unified digital twin of the entire structure.