Marine Asset Inspection

Professional Marine Asset Inspection with Chasing M2 Pro Max

At Evolve Robotic Hull Cleaning, we utilize the industry-leading Chasing M2 Pro Max underwater ROV to deliver comprehensive, high-resolution marine asset inspections across Australian waters. This advanced remotely operated vehicle represents the pinnacle of underwater inspection technology, enabling us to provide detailed visual assessments without the need for costly dry-docking or diver deployment.

Advanced Imaging Capabilities

The Chasing M2 Pro Max is equipped with a 4K UHD camera system featuring a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor that captures crystal-clear imagery even in challenging underwater conditions. With 12-megapixel photo resolution and the ability to record 4K video at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps, we document every detail of your vessel's underwater condition with exceptional clarity.

The system's EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) technology ensures smooth, professional-grade footage even in current or when maneuvering around complex hull geometries. A 162° ultra-wide field of view allows us to capture expansive sections of your vessel in single frames, reducing inspection time while maximizing coverage.

Precision Lighting and Visibility

Equipped with 4000-lumen LED lighting across multiple adjustable arrays, the M2 Pro Max illuminates underwater structures with exceptional brightness and uniformity. This powerful lighting system penetrates turbid harbor waters and reveals fine details such as micro-fouling, paint degradation, corrosion, and structural anomalies that would be invisible to the naked eye or lesser camera systems.

Depth and Maneuverability

With a maximum operating depth of 100 meters, the M2 Pro Max handles everything from recreational vessels to commercial ships and marina infrastructure. Its eight-thruster vectored propulsion system delivers precise six-degrees-of-freedom movement, allowing our operators to hold stable positions in current, navigate tight spaces between hulls and pilings, and execute controlled inspection patterns around rudders, propellers, sea chests, and through-hull fittings.

The ROV's compact, hydrodynamic design enables access to confined areas including bow thrusters, stabilizer pockets, and stern gear assemblies that are difficult or dangerous for divers to reach.

Real-Time Assessment and Documentation

The M2 Pro Max's 100-meter tether provides reliable real-time HD video transmission to our surface control station, allowing vessel owners, surveyors, and insurance representatives to observe inspections as they occur. This transparency builds confidence and enables immediate decision-making regarding maintenance priorities.

Our operators utilize the system's integrated depth sensor, heading lock, and auto-stabilization features to maintain precise positioning and orientation, ensuring systematic coverage and repeatable inspection protocols. GPS surface positioning data is logged alongside footage for comprehensive documentation.

Comprehensive Inspection Applications

We deploy the Chasing M2 Pro Max for a wide range of marine asset inspection services:

• Pre-purchase surveys – Document hull condition, antifouling status, and underwater hardware before acquisition
• Insurance inspections – Provide visual evidence of vessel condition for underwriting and claims
• Damage assessment – Evaluate impact damage, grounding incidents, or collision aftermath without haul-out
• Maintenance planning – Identify fouling accumulation, anode depletion, and coating breakdown to schedule optimal service intervals
• Regulatory compliance – Document biofouling status for biosecurity and environmental compliance
• Marina infrastructure – Inspect pilings, pontoons, seawalls, and underwater utilities
• Propeller and running gear analysis – Assess propeller condition, shaft alignment, and bearing wear

Professional Deliverables

Following each inspection, clients receive professionally edited HD video footage, timestamped still images, and a detailed written report identifying areas of concern with precise location references. All media is delivered in industry-standard formats suitable for insurance documentation, survey records, and maintenance planning.

The Chasing M2 Pro Max enables us to deliver faster, safer, and more cost-effective inspections than traditional methods while providing superior documentation quality that supports informed decision-making for vessel owners and operators throughout Australia.