AUS-ROV Underwater Inspections

Operating deep in the Victorian Alps, the AUS-ROV Maestro 12km Tunnel Inspection ROV is delivering advanced inspection outcomes across critical hydro infrastructure.

With industry-leading reach and control, our team is capturing high-resolution 2D sonar imagery and detailed 3D datasets to provide clients with clear, actionable insight—without the risks associated with traditional inspection methods.

AUS-ROV continues to set the benchmark as Australia’s most experienced and capable tunnel ROV inspection team, supporting asset owners with safer, smarter, and more efficient inspection solutions.

ROV Inspection — Pindari Dam Bubble Plume Pipeline, NSW
AUS-ROV has completed an ROV General Visual Inspection (GVI) of the newly installed bubble plume destratification pipeline at Pindari Dam on the Severn River in northern NSW.
This pipeline is a key piece of infrastructure for WaterNSW's $26.2 million cold water pollution project, funded by the Australian Government. The system works by pumping compressed air to diffusers on the reservoir bed, creating rising bubble plumes that mix the water column. This breaks down thermal stratification — where the bottom of the dam stays very cold — and helps ensure warmer, more consistent water temperatures are released downstream. Cold water pollution has been identified as a major factor in the decline of native fish species like Murray Cod and Golden Perch across the Murray-Darling Basin.
Pindari Dam is one of the deepest reservoirs in NSW, making ROV inspection of the submerged pipeline infrastructure essential for verifying the as-installed condition, pipeline alignment and diffuser positioning before the system enters its two-year trial.
Great to be supporting WaterNSW on this important environmental project for the Border Rivers catchment.

As we step into a new year, AUS-ROV continues to support critical energy, water, and marine infrastructure across Australia with advanced underwater ROV inspection and survey solutions.

2026 will see us building on proven capability—long-distance tunnel inspections, high-resolution sonar and spatial data, and tailored inspection approaches for complex and confined underwater environments.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and project teams for the trust placed in us. We look forward to another year of delivering safe, reliable, and fit-for-purpose underwater inspection outcomes.

At AUS-ROV, we combine advanced engineering and state-of-the-art technology to redefine underwater inspections and surveys. Leveraging cutting-edge Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems, we provide precise video and sonar inspections tailored to the critical needs of the offshore oil & gas, mining, environmental, and water industries.
Our commitment to excellence means delivering reliable, high-quality data acquisition platforms, empowering organizations to make informed decisions. With a focus on innovation and safety, we help drive progress toward zero-harm targets while minimizing environmental impact.

From complex underwater environments to sensitive infrastructure, AUS-ROV ensures exceptional results with our customized, turn-key inspection and survey solutions. Through expertise, precision, and trustworthiness, we remain steadfast in serving industries that demand nothing but the best.

🌊 Learn more about how we deliver outstanding results in critical underwater operations: www.aus-rov.com.au

AUS-ROV has designed and assembled the new Maestro V8 Tunnel Inspection ROV which has completed initial phase of wet testing. With its 11km umbilical this system is designed to tackle long distance tunnel inspections worldwide. www.aus-rov.com.au

Congratulations to Dr Brad Duncan and the Specialist Services Team at Heritage NSW for their successful investigation into the disappearance of the SS Wollongbar (II) which was torpedoed by a Japanese Submarine off the East Coast of Australia in 1943. AUS-ROV were privileged to have been engaged by NSW Government to assist the department in identifying the wreck site. Fantastic achievement 👏 and a credit to the NSW Government for taking an active position in prioritising Australian maritime history.

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Maintain the structural integrity of your wharf piles with our efficient underwater cleaning service without any manual intervention. High-pressure water blasting of marine growth, ultrasonic thickness testing and cathodic potential readings all in one deployment via ROV. &G www.aus-rov.com.au

AUS-ROV Underwater Inspection and Survey Services Australia 2023 Wrap Up! Over the past 12 years AUS-ROV has provided underwater search, investigation and recovery services for Government Authorities including Queensland and New South Wales Water Police, Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

AUS-ROV performing inspection of an LNG Tanker hull technology for International Coatings AkzoNobel. The SeaBotix vLBC Crawler allows the ROV to attach itself to the ship's underside and crawl along the hull, inspecting for defects or anomalies at close range with a highly stable camera focus. AUS-ROV can check for invasive species as part of biosecurity screening for entry into Australian waters. We can also assist with UWILD inspections. Visit www.aus-rov.com.au to view more about AUS-ROV capabilities.

ROV inspection of long-distance submerged tunnels is AUS-ROV's specialist field of operation. Inspection of hydroelectric headrace and power station cooling water tunnels is something we have over ten years of experience in. Our ROV systems can be tailored to inspect any tunnel length and at depths down to 1000m below sea level. www.aus-rov.com.au