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Insights for Offshore Inspection Professionals

Technical articles, field guides, and best practices from the Coregent Robotics inspection team.

13 articles

CP Surveys & Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement: A Combined Corrosion Management Programme for Offshore Structures
Offshore Structures Inspection

CP Surveys & Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement: A Combined Corrosion Management Programme for Offshore Structures

Cathodic protection surveys and ultrasonic thickness measurement form a complete corrosion management programme for offshore structures. This article explains how to run both together and get the most from the combined dataset.

Subsea Cable Survey: Inspection Methods
Subsea Cable Inspection

Subsea Cable Survey: Inspection Methods

Subsea power and telecommunications cables are critical infrastructure. This article covers ROV-based survey methods, fault detection techniques, and reporting standards for cable inspection programmes.

Free-Span Assessment for Subsea Pipelines: Methods and Acceptance Criteria
Pipeline Inspection

Free-Span Assessment for Subsea Pipelines: Methods and Acceptance Criteria

Pipeline free spans are a leading cause of fatigue failure in subsea infrastructure. This guide covers survey methods, acceptance criteria, and the engineering assessment process.

Anchor Chain Survey: Inspection Methods
Anchor Chain Inspection

Anchor Chain Survey: Inspection Methods

Anchor chains are a critical component of floating production and storage systems. Corrosion, wear, and fatigue can compromise mooring integrity with little visible warning. This article covers the principal inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and best practices for a thorough anchor chain survey.

Jetty & Sheet Pile Inspection: Methods, Standards, and Best Practices
Port & Coastal

Jetty & Sheet Pile Inspection: Methods, Standards, and Best Practices

Jetties and sheet pile structures are critical port and coastal assets subject to corrosion, impact damage, and biological fouling. This article covers the inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and reporting standards operators need to maintain structural integrity.

Special Equipment Rental: Selecting the Right ROV for Your Operation
Special Equipment Rental

Special Equipment Rental: Selecting the Right ROV for Your Operation

Not every inspection campaign justifies a permanent fleet acquisition. ROV rental gives operators access to work-class and observation-class systems on flexible terms — but selecting the right vehicle, tooling package, and support structure is critical to a successful deployment.