AUS-ROV have extended their capabilities into the Hydrographic Surveying Industry. Using latest technology multi-beam sonar combined with LIDAR, we are now able to offer bathymetric survey, 3D modelling and GIS through our Hydrographic Department. Our certified & competent Hydrographic Spatial Science professionals enhance AUS-ROV's capabilities through enabling us to combine ROV operations with hydrographic data collection and presentation; helping our clients to achieve their desired outcomes through one Australian Owned and Operated professional marine consulting outfit.

New South Wales and Queensland State Legislation has made it mandatory to conduct annual inspections of fire water tanks. Owners and Maintenance Managers of fire water assets have a responsibility to ensure that their tanks have been inspected for any defects that could cause the fire suppression system to fail in the event of a fire. AUS-ROV Tank Inspection Unit specialises in assessment of the condition of your fire water tanks through external physical visual inspection and ROV internal inspection. The thorough investigation of water assets AUS-ROV perform ensure's that our customers receive the highest level of accuracy in our reporting. AUS-ROV are the tank inspectors to chose for your next fire water tank inspection and maintenance projects.

AUS-ROV have just recovered approximately $120,000 worth of environmental monitoring equipment offshore of Port Hacking, Sydney, NSW. The scientific mooring was deployed months ago and has been collecting a range of data from the ocean floor. A hydrophone is used to communicate with the mooring however the recovery buoy release mechanism failed to activate and float a recovery line to the surface. AUS-ROV used the vLBV300 with 2 function manipulator to attach a rope and recover the device. Conditions weren't favourable as the Australian Eastern Current was already running strong for the season. The mission was a difficult one but yet again AUS-ROV have proven themselves to be the best ROV service provider on the East Coast of Australia.

AUS-ROV have developed a remote actuated water sampling device for collection of water samples at depths. The sampler holds up to 12 x 100mL spring loaded syringes which can be activated using a sliding release plate. The system has been developed to fit the SeaBotix vLBV300 ROV which has the capability of diving to 950m when configured for it. Further testing at depths will be carried out at a later stage. Recently the system was used to take water samples up to 500m into a pipeline. AUS-ROV have a strong future in mechatronics and systems development with the addition of two in house mechatronic engineers.

AUS-ROV has taken ownership of the newest member of the ever growing fleet of ROV's on hand in our East Coast Workshop. The DOE M5 ROV is extremely powerful, with a forward thrust in excess of 68kg and payload carrying capability over 50kg, the M5 is capable of performing cable tracking and light work class ROV duties. This ROV brings strength, adaptability and power to the front line of AUS-ROV's workforce. Click the button below to learn more about this ROV.

At north pine dam the SeaBotix LBV200 ROV was used to inspect 10 intake valves within a vertical riser shaft. At a depth of 30m the vertical riser turns 90 degrees to run horizontally over to the North Pine Dam Water Treatment Plant. AUS-ROV inspected the pipeline to 70m horizontal penetration to give SEQ Water’s engineers the opportunity to view the internal wall surface and inspect the main pipeline valve between the dam and the treatment plant. SEQ Water follow stringent inspection programs and have welcomed changes in available technology such as ROVs, allowing for a safer, more cost effective, non-traditional approach.

Sydney Institute of Marine Science contacted AUS-ROV and presented an issue where 20km offshore from Sydney Harbour they had some fish monitoring devices (FMD) that failed to return to the surface after being acoustically released via hydrophone. The FMD’s are part of a worldwide project gathering data on the movement of tagged fish species. AUS-ROV successfully recovered the devices from depths of 150m. The SeaBotix vLBV300 was 'flown' to the seafloor within close proximity to the GPS coordinates of the deployed FMD. Once resting on the ocean floor the ROV's sonar was used to identify potential targets. When an investigated target proved to be an FMD the manipulator was used to grab and retrieve

Wivenhoe Power Station is the only pumped storage hydroelectric plant in QLD. It consists of two 250 megawatt units that are the largest hydro machines in Australia and weigh 1,500 tonnes each. AUS-ROV performed ROV General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the intake screens and turbine / pump shaft and bearing at the beginning of July. The operations team deployed the vLBV300 High Definition ROV from approximately 13 metres above the water level with the specially designed quick deployment and recovery system from SeaBotix. The ROV provided high resolution video of the turbine components, intake screens and concrete foundations the power station stands on.

AUS-ROV has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ROV operations across many sectors. Whether inspecting a water tank in the Middle East, performing deep sea research off Sydney or inspecting offshore infrastructure in Papua New Guinea, AUS-ROV Directors' Alex and Adrian Jahnke have the experience and skills to successfully plan and execute the most complex of ROV intervention projects. The world’s largest oil and gas companies have put their faith in our ability to perform ROV operations of significant complexity and to date have not failed. AUS-ROV know of and understand the potential challenges of working in the marine industry and can personally provide their expert services on your next project.

AUS-ROV perform ROV dam inspections throughout Australia. The high definition video footage captured by our ROVs allows for dam operators to get a very clear picture and understanding on the current state of their water assets. AUS-ROV have extensive experience performing dam inspections with ROV and have the engineering background to convey this information using construction terminology presented in professional reporting format. Our engineers speak with your engineers on the same level and ensure that project objectives are achieved. Speak with AUS-ROV today to discuss your next dam infrastructure inspection. Call +61412291870 or email us at inspections@aus-rov.com.au