Environment Agency
July 2010 | Category: Inspection
General visual inspection of various flood defence pumping stations in the South East of England. Identified eroded concrete surrounding corrugated discharge pipe, presence of roots inside discharge pipe and an obstruction at a temporary timber sluice, causing water to escape through a hole at 2m depth. Observed three eels inside one of the pumping stations. Provided visual evidence on DVD.
Wind farm
June 2010 | Category: Rental
Our new technical partner, Ocean Frontier Services Ltd, carried out successful inspections of J-tubes for a wind farm operator using one of our AC-ROVs. The internals of the J-tubes were visually inspected together with checks being made for evidence of sediment flooding. Managing Director, Bernd Ocic, says “We are happy to be working with Underwater InSight. Our Seaeye Falcon and Seabotix vehicles are able to inspect targets at depths of up to 350 m at a distance of 700+ m from point of deployment. This complements Underwater InSight’s range of smaller AC-ROV vehicles which are able to inspect inside much smaller spaces e.g. through 200mm opening, albeit not with the same range and depth capabilities."
South East England – Bridge Inspection
May 2010 | Category: Inspection
General visual inspection of bridge foundations in the South East of England. Found evidence of scour and loose/missing bricks on the riverbed. Despite the poor visibility, the ROV’s low light camera and cluster LEDs enabled us to identify a large area of scour threatening the structural integrity of the bridge.
ADC (Association of Diving Contractors) Associate Membership
April 2010 | Category: Accreditation
Became associate members of the Association of Diving Contractors. We work alongside diving contractors to provide a safer solution, reducing health and safety risk. A pre-dive inspection by ROV puts both diving contractor and client at ease, knowing what to expect before deploying the dive team.
Oceanology International 2010
March 2010 | Category: Shows
Attended Oceanology International 2010 in London to keep up to date with the latest technologies in marine science and ocean technology.
Marine Measurement Forum, NPL, Teddington
November 2009 | Category: Shows
Attended the 2009 Marine Measurement Forum and demonstrated the use of the latest micro-ROVs for underwater inspection.
Environment Agency
October 2009 | Category: Inspection
General visual inspection of downstream lock approach walls and lock gate seals. Identified obstructions in stop log channels and damage to lock gate seals probably caused during dredging operations. Provided technical report with video and photographic records.
Wraysbury Open-Water Facility
October 2009 | Category: Inspection
General visual inspection of acoustic transducers and submerged parts of a test station pontoon structure. Internal inspection of a 200mm diameter pipeline. Recovery of acoustic probe and cable.
Environment Agency
October 2009 | Category: Inspection
General visual inspection of a fixed crest weir, lock chamber stop log channels and lock approach walls. Provided technical report with video and photographic records.
Cameron Subsea Systems
September 2009 | Category: Rental
ROV equipment supplied to Cameron Subsea Systems for underwater inspection of an insulated production spool tree during gas test.
We're on TV!
July 2009 | Category: Rental
ROV equipment supplied to Icon Films for underwater filming of the second series of Animal Planet’s River Monsters.
Environment Agency
June 2009 | Category: Inspection
General visual inspection of a 100 metre section of a lock island wall. A number of blocks could be seen to be missing at the surface, indicating the possibility of extensive structural damage below the waterline. Structural integrity was verified with extensive damage caused by willow tree roots found. Provided technical report with video and photographic records.
Energy and Utility Skills Register (EUSR)
May 2009 | Category: Accreditation
Certified with EUSR National Water Hygiene (Blue Card) and Utility Safety Health and Environmental Awareness (SHEA) Water Passport
Ocean Business 2009
April 2009 | Category: Shows
Attended Ocean Business 2009 in Southampton. Micro-ROVs are now accepted as a safer solution for the inspection of underwater confined space. With a 190mm fly-through diameter, the AC-ROV can inspect very difficult to reach targets.
Bewl Water Aquaculture Installation
March 2009 | Category: Inspection
General visual inspection of an aquaculture installation at Bewl Water Reservoir. Comprehensive underwater inspection of fish cages, including associated chains, ropes, mooring blocks, buoys and nets.