ROV inspection
Structured visual assessment of quay walls, bridge piers, basins, pipelines and vessel structures — with documented routing and traceable findings capture.
ScanSustain · ROV underwater diagnostics
Expert Underwater Diagnostics with ROV
For engineering offices, authorities, industry and expert witnesses — from a single ROV inspection to recurring special missions. Precise data capture, structured documentation, reproducible results — prepared for authority review.
Trust & Quality
Verified Methods
NDT Compliant
GDPR Compliant
AT / DE / EU
Company in Austria
What you can expect from ScanSustain
Three characteristics shape the way ScanSustain works — and are particularly relevant wherever underwater inspections must be documented in a traceable, defensible and audit-grade manner.
Audit-grade
Every mission ends in a structured data package: sorted raw data, findings report, optional damage matrix — in a format engineering offices, authorities and expert witnesses can use.
Reproducible
Routes, depths and viewpoints are documented so a follow-up inspection can repeat the same route years later. The result: trustworthy time-series data instead of isolated snapshots.
Authority-ready
We know the requirements for structural inspection, EIA baselines and evidence preservation. Reports are prepared in coordination with authorities so they flow directly into administrative records and expert opinions.
The ScanSustain spectrum
Six structured service areas — three primary services for the most frequent applications, three special services for particular requirements. Every area follows the same reproducible process, depending on the project request and agreement.
Primary services
Sonar & scanning
Acoustic capture in turbid or opaque water. Multibeam, side-scan and profile recordings — even where optical methods reach their limits.
Survey & mapping
Geometric capture of structures and water bodies. Depth profiles, layout plans and reference models as basis for planning, maintenance and assessment.
Special services
Monitoring & recurring inspection
Standardised follow-up inspections with identical routing — for structural inspection, compliance cycles and long-term condition tracking.
Environment & habitat mapping
Non-invasive mapping of habitats, sediment and growth. Baseline data for EIAs, protected-area verification and conservation documentation.
Search & recovery
Systematic search missions with evidence preservation — for insurers, expert witnesses, authorities and emergency organisations. With position, timestamp and a complete chain of documentation.
Your sector
Every sector has its own requirements — asset types, reporting formats, inspection cycles and regulatory context. Choose your entry point.
Ports & marine construction
Quay walls, dolphins, sheet piles, locks — inspection without operational downtime.
Authorities & municipalities
Bridge piers, bank structures, structural inspection — authority-ready documentation.
Industry & energy
Cooling basins, fire-water tanks, pipelines, intakes — compliance & maintenance.
Environment & conservation
Habitat mapping, protected areas, EIA baselines — non-invasive and reproducible.
Insurance & expert witness
Casualty, evidence preservation, expert opinion — expertly documented.
Characteristics of ROV diagnostics
Six properties that make a ScanSustain mission plannable, precise and documentation-strong — regardless of type, visibility or sector, depending on the project request and agreement.
Safety through distance
The ROV is operated remotely. No personnel risk underwater, no current or depth dependencies that constrain the mission.
Gapless documentation
HD video, targeted stills, sonar and position data on demand — chronologically ordered, archive-ready, directly reusable.
Reproducible routes
Every mission is captured with a method protocol and a defined route. Follow-up missions reproduce the same path.
Plannable duration
Hours of uninterrupted capture, weather-independent operation during ongoing activities, short-notice mobilisation possible.
Clear reporting logic
Structured findings report with position reference, classification and action recommendation — in the format your reviewing body requires.
Operating depth up to 300 m
Harbour basins, rivers, lakes, industrial tanks, locks, bridge piers, pipelines, culverts — down to 300 m depth.
The ScanSustain process
Every mission follows five steps with defined input, defined output and clear responsibility. That makes deployments plannable — and results comparable.
- 1 · Briefing — goal, asset type, water type, deliverable.
- 2 · Mission planning — routes, equipment, risk check, schedule.
- 3 · Synchronised field mission — ROV as planned, live verification.
- 4 · Structured data processing — report, damage matrix, format.
- 5 · Audit-grade handover — data package with comparability note.
Questions & Answers
What deliverables do you provide?
Depending on the mission, we provide video, still images and sonar data – packaged as structured documentation for engineering decisions.
Where is ScanSustain typically used?
Common use cases include ports, quay walls, bridges and shoreline structures, dams, industrial basins, pipelines and submerged assets.
How does a mission work?
We align scope and constraints, execute the ROV inspection, and deliver results in a clear and traceable format.
What depths can the ROV operate at?
Maximum operating depth depends on the selected system and conditions. We define the suitable configuration on a per-project basis.
Do you require clear visibility?
No. High-output lighting and sonar support documentation even in turbid water.
How does the ROV reach hard-to-access areas?
The ROV is operated remotely from shore, jetty or vessel. Lighting, sonar and camera enable access to narrow ducts, deep zones and high-current sections with no personnel risk underwater. Details on the method profile are in the knowledge hub.
Can inspections be repeated consistently?
Yes. We structure documentation so follow-up missions can be executed and compared reliably.
How are results delivered?
As a structured package including video/photo/sonar, optional annotations, and a concise summary for decision-making.
Can defects or anomalies be flagged?
Yes. Relevant areas can be clearly highlighted and prepared for technical assessment.
How quickly can you schedule a mission?
Short-notice deployments are possible depending on scope and travel time. Planned projects benefit from a short lead time.
Which regions do you cover?
Based in Austria, we support missions in Austria and Germany, and further EU locations upon request.
Is live viewing available?
Yes. Live video can be provided to support real-time assessment on request.
Does an inspection replace an engineering report?
No. Deliverables support engineering decisions but do not replace legally regulated expert reports.