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Underwater Pipeline Inspection

Marine Exploration Services is the leading innovator in underwater inspection of pipelines for the oil and gas industry. Utilizing the patented Nova RayŽ ROV, it’s unique design and certified professional pilots, Marine Exploration Services can perform mandatory underwater pipeline inspections with much greater

  • Speed
  • Maneuverability
  • Availability
  • Reduced Cost
  • Technology

We call this our SMART Solution

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Leading Innovator

Speed
  • Fast to deploy
  • Fast in the water
Maneuverability
  • Capable of unmatched movements based upon a planned
    path or changing topology
  • Can freely maneuver and be towed at the same time
Availability
  • Nova Ray® provides the fastest, most comprehensive response
    and deployment time in the industry - our Right Now guarantee
Reduced Cost
  • Nova Ray® can reduce survey and pipeline inspection
    costs by up to 50%
Technologically Advanced
  • The Nova Ray® arcuate wing and modular design can employ
    a wide array of technologies for the ultimate in speed and accuracy of video and data capture

  • Patented arcuate wing design delivers stability,
    reduces cable drag, reduces wear and operates in currents
    up to 9 knots and at depths up to 1,000 feet

  • Nova Ray® is the only towed ROV capable of using Side Scan Sonar (SSS), Forward Scan Sonar (FSS), and two cameras simultaneously for the ultimate in accurate positioning,
    video and data acquiisition
Other Inspection Applications
  • State-mandated mitigation reefs
  • Machine-laid pipeline
  • Anchor scarring studies