Mare Custos provides underwater robotics and non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for offshore inspection, enabling safer and more cost-effective operations. Their Seabot ROV platform integrates advanced ultrasonic and eddy current testing tools for tasks like corrosion monitoring and weld crack detection. The company claims a 5x reduction in cost and 100,000x more data captured compared to traditional methods.
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Problem
Offshore inspection of underwater infrastructure such as pipelines, rigs, and wind turbine foundations traditionally relies on diver-based operations, which are costly, time-consuming, and expose personnel to significant safety risks. These methods also often yield limited data, making it difficult to detect critical issues like corrosion or weld cracks early and monitor them effectively over time.
Solution
Mare Custos provides a suite of underwater robotics and non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions designed to make offshore inspection safer, smarter, and more accessible. Their Seabot-1 ROV is a professional-grade inspection platform that can be equipped with a range of payloads, including advanced ultrasonic testing (UT) and eddy current testing (ECT) systems. These tools enable high-resolution data collection for tasks such as wall thickness measurement, corrosion mapping, and weld crack detection. The system is designed to capture significantly more data than traditional methods, with the company citing a 100,000x increase, while reducing costs by up to 5x and eliminating safety risks to divers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are offshore industries including oil and gas, wind energy, civil infrastructure, hydroelectric, shipping, and nuclear energy, as well as scientific research organizations that require underwater inspection and monitoring.
Features
- Seabot-1 ROV with a 300m depth rating, 20kg payload capacity, and up to eight thrusters for precise maneuverability in demanding conditions
- Integrated NDT solutions powered by Evident technology, including conventional ultrasonic gauging for spot measurements and phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) for large-area corrosion scanning
- Eddy current testing (ECT) capabilities for detecting surface and near-surface weld defects
- Real-time HD video and data streaming for immediate operator response and analysis
- Modular design with six expansion ports for integrating third-party sensors and tools
- Pilot aids including auto heading, depth hold, and position hold for stable and accurate inspections