Deep Trekker ROVs play a central role in Franmarine’s underwater inspection and maintenance operations, providing high-quality imaging and data capture that underpin the company’s MarineStream digital platform.
The systems are used for hull inspections, biofouling assessments, and Underwater Inspections in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILDs), enabling consistent, repeatable, and safe inspection workflows across large fleets.
Franmarine, an Australian marine services provider, integrates Deep Trekker ROVs into its inspection and reporting framework to reduce diver exposure, accelerate reporting, and meet both classification society requirements and environmental biosecurity regulations.
Recent demonstrations with Fremantle Ports and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development showcased the use of ROVs for in-water vessel cleaning trials, supported by environmental monitoring.
The company’s MarineStream platform consolidates inspection footage, metadata, and reports into a single environment, allowing regulators, clients, and surveyors to review inspections in real time. This integration improves compliance transparency, supports rapid decision-making, and provides a scalable solution for managing biofouling and class requirements across fleets.
Franmarine’s services extend beyond vessel hull inspections to include mooring surveys, port infrastructure assessments, and environmental reporting. By combining ROV capabilities with diver operations when needed, the company balances safety and efficiency, ensuring divers are only deployed for tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Through the use of Deep Trekker ROVs such as the REVOLUTION and PIVOT models, alongside MarineStream, Franmarine delivers operational advantages including reduced drydock reliance, faster inspections, enhanced diver safety, and improved environmental compliance.
