Drone & ROV Inspection Services

Smarter inspections for maximum safety, efficiency and control

Inspections play a crucial role in preventing failures, minimizing risks and avoiding unnecessary costs. Ned Marine Services combines advanced drone and ROV technology to deliver inspections that are faster, safer and significantly more efficient. By reducing the need for complex access methods and limiting downtime, we help you maintain full control over your assets at all times.

Why choose Ned Marine Drone Services?

Working with Ned Marine means choosing a smarter and more efficient way of inspecting your installations. By using drone technology, inspection times can be reduced by up to four times, while overall costs can decrease by as much as 50%. At the same time, you gain real-time insight into your assets, wherever you are in the world.

Our approach minimizes operational disruption and allows us to access even the most difficult locations quickly and safely. The result is not only better data, but also improved follow-up and long-term asset performance.

Our Inspection Solutions

Drone Inspections
(Height & Visual)

Drone inspections offer a modern alternative to traditional inspection methods such as scaffolding and rope access. Structures like wind turbines, cranes, buildings and industrial installations can be inspected quickly and accurately, without exposing personnel to unnecessary risks.

Because drones can operate efficiently at height and in complex environments, inspections that previously took days can now often be completed within hours. This results in significantly reduced downtime and improved operational continuity.

Underwater Inspections (ROV)

For underwater environments, Ned Marine deploys advanced ROV systems capable of reaching depths of up to 300 meters. These remotely operated vehicles provide high-definition video footage, allowing inspections to be monitored live from anywhere in the world.

Compared to traditional diving operations, ROV inspections are not only safer but also more flexible and cost-effective. They require minimal personnel, are easy to deploy and deliver consistent, high-quality data for further analysis.

Confined Space Inspections

Inspecting confined or hazardous environments no longer requires human entry. Our drone solutions are specifically designed to operate in spaces such as ballast tanks, engine rooms and fuel compartments, where access is limited or unsafe.

By carrying out inspections fully remotely, we eliminate risks to personnel while still providing detailed visual data and reliable inspection results.

Advanced Inspection Techniques

UTM Thickness Measurements

To provide a complete picture of asset condition, visual inspections are combined with ultrasonic thickness measurements. This allows us to accurately assess structural integrity while keeping all data clearly documented and traceable.

The combination of speed and precision ensures that inspections can be completed much faster than traditional methods, while still delivering highly reliable results.

3D Modeling and Thermography

Beyond standard inspections, we offer advanced techniques such as 3D modeling and thermographic analysis. With 3D modeling, installations and structures are digitally reconstructed into highly accurate visual models, which can be used for analysis, planning and documentation.

Thermography adds another layer of insight by detecting heat differences, allowing early identification of defects, inefficiencies or potential failures.

Additional Drone Applications

Drone technology can also be applied in a wide range of operational scenarios. For example, drones enable fast detection of pollution or oil leaks, even under challenging weather conditions. They can also be used for anti-corrosion treatments, helping to maintain the appearance and condition of vessels during short port stays.

In addition, drones are highly effective for surveillance purposes. Large or difficult-to-access areas can be monitored in real time, providing valuable situational awareness. We also offer drone-based logistics, enabling fast and efficient transport of spare parts and samples between offshore locations and shore.

Maintenance & Optimization

By integrating drone inspections into your maintenance strategy, it becomes possible to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance. Early detection of anomalies helps prevent major failures, extend the lifespan of assets and reduce unexpected downtime.

Pre-docking inspections are another valuable application. By identifying required work before a vessel reaches the shipyard, repair processes can be planned more efficiently, resulting in shorter docking times and fewer surprises.

Drone-Based Surface Cleaning

In addition to inspection services, Ned Marine provides drone-based cleaning solutions for industrial surfaces. This process is both efficient and environmentally responsible, using biodegradable cleaning agents combined with anti-organic treatments that offer long-term protection.

Large surface areas can be treated in a short amount of time, without disrupting ongoing operations.

Industries We Serve

Our solutions are widely used across multiple industries, including the maritime sector, offshore wind farms, oil and gas, and onshore industrial environments. Each project is approached with a clear understanding of industry-specific challenges, regulations and operational requirements.

Tank Inspections

Ned Marine has developed innovative methods for inspecting tanks and enclosed spaces using drone technology. Even in complex environments such as crude oil tanks and FPSOs, we are able to perform both visual inspections and thickness measurements.

Thanks to minimal access requirements, even hard-to-reach areas can be inspected efficiently, without the need for costly and time-consuming preparations.

Offshore Wind Services

For offshore wind projects, Ned Marine offers full lifecycle support. During the construction phase, we monitor installations and environmental conditions to ensure compliance and efficiency. In the environmental study phase, we collect essential data such as marine life activity and baseline measurements to support permitting processes.

We also perform seabed surveys, providing detailed insights that help optimize cable routes and foundation placement. During operation, regular inspections of blades, foundations and internal turbine components ensure maximum availability and long-term performance.

Custom Solutions

Every operation is different. That is why we focus on delivering tailored solutions that align with your specific needs. Whether it involves integrating drone technology into your workflow or executing specialized inspections, our team provides the expertise required to achieve the best possible results.

Visual Content & Communication

In addition to technical inspections, we support clients with high-quality visual content. Drone footage, both above and below water, can be used to create powerful visual material for communication, reporting or promotional purposes.