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Flooded tunnels, dams, intakes, pipelines and marine assets inspected by ROV across Australia and the Pacific, with 10 km+ single-entry reach.
ROV Underwater Inspection & Survey Services Australia
AUS-ROV delivers professional subsea inspection, engineering consulting, and spatial data acquisition services across Australia and the Pacific. Trusted by operators across the energy, water, mining, oil and gas, maritime, civil, construction, and defence sectors, we provide technically rigorous underwater solutions tailored to the demands of each industry and environment.
Specialising in:
Long-Distance Tunnel Inspection (10 km+ capable) and 3D Survey
Wharf and Jetty Pile ROV Water Jet Blast, GVI, CVI, UT + CP
3D Photogrammetry and Underwater Laser Scanning
Desalination Plant and Power Station Water Infrastructure Inspection
Subsea Pipeline Inspection and Depth of Burial Survey
High Resolution 2D Sonar Imaging Mosaics of Dams in High Turbidity
ROV and USV Deployed 3D Multibeam Sonar Data Acquisition
Founded in 2011 by brothers Alex and Adrian, AUS-ROV is a family-owned company with a genuine passion for the ocean and a proven track record delivering ROV inspections, underwater surveys, and subsea engineering services safely and efficiently across Australia and the Pacific. From initial inspection through to final intervention, our team manages every phase of your project with technical precision and hands-on expertise.
Ready to discuss your project? Call us directly on 0412291870 or email inspections@aus-rov.com.au
What We Inspect
Purpose-built ROV systems and experienced crews for the underwater assets that matter most, from long-distance flooded tunnels to wharves, intakes and outfalls.
▶ PreviewHeadrace, tailrace and water supply tunnels inspected while flooded. 10 km+ from a single entry point.
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▶ PreviewIntake towers, trashracks, gates and outlet works, including in zero visibility with imaging sonar.
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▶ PreviewVertical shafts, penstocks and gate structures accessed without dewatering or confined-space diving.
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▶ PreviewInternal inspection of conduits, water mains, intake and outfall pipelines, plus depth-of-burial survey.
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▶ PreviewPile and jetty inspection with water-jet cleaning, GVI, CVI, ultrasonic thickness and CP readings.
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▶ Preview2D sonar mosaics, multibeam bathymetry and 3D models delivered as LAS, OBJ and HTML viewers.
Learn more →Our Track Record
More than 550 inspection projects on critical water, energy and marine infrastructure since 2011, and the reach to go where others can't.
Our Maestro V8 tunnel ROV launches from one access point and travels the flooded tunnel on its own fibre-optic tether, so long tunnels can be inspected without multiple entry points or dewatering.
Where We’ve Worked
564 inspection projects across Australia, Papua New Guinea, South-East Asia and Yemen in the Middle East.
Middle East shown in the inset (not to scale).
Leveraging advanced remote technologies to help industry achieve zero-harm safety targets — delivering a reliable data acquisition platform that enables innovative inspection, survey, and intervention in challenging underwater environments.
See What the Camera Can't
In murky water the camera only sees what is right in front of it. Our imaging sonar sees the whole structure. Drag the slider to compare.
Dam intake trash racks at 50 m depth: the ROV camera from a few metres back vs our 2D imaging sonar mosaic of all four racks.
How an Inspection Runs
A clear, proven process from first call to final report. Tap each stage to see what happens and what you get.
What You Receive
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An underwater ROV inspection uses a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) fitted with cameras, lighting and (where required) sensors to capture visual and measurement data on submerged assets without sending divers underwater.
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ROV inspection is often preferable where conditions are hazardous or restricted (poor visibility, depth, strong currents, confined spaces, contamination risk), or where repeatable inspection footage and spatial data are required with reduced safety exposure.
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ROVs can inspect a wide range of underwater and confined assets including intake structures, trashracks, penstocks, tailraces, dams, tunnels, culverts, pipelines, outfalls, wharves and other marine or freshwater infrastructure.
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Inspection range depends on the tunnel configuration, access, flow conditions and the selected ROV system. AUS-ROV can scope an appropriate long-distance tunnel inspection approach once asset constraints and required deliverables are confirmed. Our tunnel ROV carries an 11.6 km fibre-optic tether, so we can plan inspections beyond 10 km from a single access point. Our longest completed single-entry inspection to date is 6 km.
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Typical deliverables include annotated video and imagery, defect observations, inspection logs, still image packs, and—where requested—georeferenced survey outputs such as sonar data products and spatial models.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day. Alternatively you can try your luck and give us a call on the mobile +61 412 291 870
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Yes. AUS-ROV mobilises to sites across Australia, the Asia Pacific and the Middle East for underwater inspection, tunnel inspections and sonar and bathymetric survey projects, supporting energy and critical infrastructure operators.
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AUS-ROV supports energy, water, marine, civil infrastructure, and industrial clients requiring underwater inspection, tunnel inspection, and sonar and bathymetric survey services.
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Yes. Each project is scoped to suit the asset configuration, access constraints, water conditions, and required deliverables, ensuring data is fit-for-purpose and operationally practical.
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Early engagement is recommended so inspection or survey methods can be aligned with project objectives, outage planning, safety considerations, and downstream engineering assessments.
AUS-ROV delivers customised underwater solutions across a broad range of disciplines, from a single inspection through to complete turnkey projects. Our core team of experienced ROV operators works alongside a trusted network of specialist personnel in electronic and mechatronic engineering, structural integrity engineering, naval architecture, geophysics and bespoke bathymetric modelling, so every project has the right expertise behind it. That approach keeps AUS-ROV well equipped for the unique challenges of underwater environments, delivering tailored results to a high standard of precision and reliability.
AUS-ROV is led by founders Alex and Adrian with a small, hands-on core crew, backed by a network of specialist personnel in electronic and mechatronic engineering, structural integrity, naval architecture, geophysics and sonar and bathymetric modelling: the right expertise for each job, built over 15 years of solving unusual problems underwater.
AUS-ROV considers the health, safety and well-being of everyone, including the communities in which we do business, to be of utmost importance when planning and delivering ROV Projects.
The health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we work within is the first consideration in planning and delivering every project.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
All AUS-ROV operations are governed by a zero-harm environmental policy, ensuring the ecosystems we work within are not negatively impacted by our activities.
ENVIRONMENT
Our personnel bring extensive marine operations experience to every job — and a professional yet personable approach that consistently produces the right outcomes for our clients.
QUALITY
Over 15 years, AUS-ROV has built lasting relationships with clients across Australia and the Pacific. Here's what some of them have to say.
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Dam Engineer
“WaterNSW contracted AUS ROV to do some complex underwater work at Copeton Dam to assess the condition of submerged structures and check moving parts of the dam. They did their work in a professional manner, achieving all key outcomes of the project.”
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Tank Integrity Engineer
"AUS-ROV demonstrate outstanding ability to concept, innovate and execute tailored ROV solutions, assisting Shell Australia in confirming integrity of critical assets. Alex and Adrian bring a level of professionalism and experience well beyond their years."
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Business Manager - Oil and Gas
"AUS-ROV have delivered a high quality service every time they have been engaged by ALS. Alex and Adrian work together seamlessly to provide a report that contains very clear images and comments based on their years of experience carrying out this type of work."
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Terminal Manager
"AUS-ROV was contracted to internally inspect our firewater tank at Ash Shihr Terminal, as it could not be taken out of service. The job was completed on schedule to our total satisfaction, despite the challenging conditions and environment. The close out reports were clear and concise, providing all the detail required. We would have no hesitation in using their services again."
Utilising remote technology to provide our customers with comprehensive data on their assets to support informed decision making.
