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by Timbo
Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: Safety, Technical, Engineering & General Yacht Banter
Topic: Micro-ROVs for in water hull inspections
Replies: 3
Views: 10494

Thanks Jeff, good point. What do the owners of larger yachts do to check for damage in the event of grounding or when something fouls steering or propulsion gear? Perhaps getting a small ROV in the water would be cheaper than hiring a diver or getting the boat lifted between annual inspections? Smal...
by Timbo
Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: Safety, Technical, Engineering & General Yacht Banter
Topic: Micro-ROVs for in water hull inspections
Replies: 3
Views: 10494

Micro-ROVs for in water hull inspections

Hi everyone,

I'm a newbie to the forum. I'm interested to know whether micro-ROVs are used widely to inspect yacht hulls/props/steering gear, in lieu of lifting out to perform a dry inspection.

Any comments would be most welcome.

Thanks!