SubC Imaging’s real-time streaming solution was used by Woodside, working with contractor Wood, during a remote subsea inspection in the US Gulf of Mexico.
The real-time streaming solution enabled a high-quality live subsea video feed from the Shenzi asset, 195 km offshore Louisiana, to an onshore operations center hundreds of kilometres away.
By transmitting secure, high-resolution video from offshore to onshore teams, the technology delivered clear safety and efficiency benefits during the inspection.
It removed the need for full complement of inspectors, engineers, and support personnel onboard the inspection vessel, lowering offshore exposure and improving safety.
SubC’s streaming solution allowed the team to instantly review footage, identify anomalies on the spot, and re-inspect in real time, reducing the reporting timeline from months to days.
Operators were able to make immediate decisions, request follow-up inspection passes in the moment, and shorten the time from inspection to remediation. This reduced costly delays and improved data quality since anomalies were addressed whilst the inspection was still in progress.
Adam Rowe, VP Software at SubC Imaging, commented, “Companies are realizing that remote inspections aren’t just about convenience. They fundamentally change how quickly and effectively you can respond to findings. By giving teams access to live subsea data from anywhere in the world, we’re helping them work safer, cut costs, and accelerate their entire inspection process.”
Clinton Jensen, Subsea Inspection Lead at Wood, added, “Wood led the subsea inspection from shore with SubC Imaging’s streaming capabilities. It reflects our vision to lead the industry toward smarter, safer, and more efficient operations.”
This subsea inspection milestone is thought to be one of the first American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) approved remote inspections in US waters. The project highlights how SubC Imaging’s remote operations technology is advancing offshore inspections for operators and service providers globally.
