ROV – New
New Observation & Inspection ROV - Authorised Distributor
Inspection-class build
Chinook with USBL & Gemini
Tethered observation
Valor at Surface
Workshop-ready system
Factory Acceptance
Twin-thruster platform
Mako Tank Trials
Survey & nav overlay
Pilot Station
Recording & sonar console
Topside HDDVR
New observation and inspection-class ROV systems across all four Dockstr OEM partners; the SEAMOR Mako and Chinook, the ROVTECH Valor (Digital-Class, high-bandwidth), the EPRONS compact range and the OCEAN ROBOTICS observation line. Observation and inspection share the same platforms; mission, sensor payload and configuration set them apart, and both are the workhorse of the new-build portfolio
At a glance
Observation & Inspection ROV - what the desk handles
OEM partners
SEAMOR (modular Mako and Chinook), ROVTECH (Digital-Class Valor), EPRONS (compact observation) and OCEAN ROBOTICS (numerous models plus light custom builds). The full Dockstr ROV portfolio is anchored here.
Visual-first systems
Observation-class platforms prioritise HD video, lighting and clean comms over heavy sensor payload; the right tool when the mission is eyes-on.
Dive support & inspection
Used by commercial dive teams for safety oversight, by SAR teams for area survey, and by asset owners for visual inspection of harbours, hulls and shallow infrastructure.
Compact mobilisation
Two-operator deployment from workboat or quayside; no LARS, no dedicated vessel on most configurations.
Buy-side and sell-side
Two sides of the same desk
Buying
Specify mission, operating depth and deployment platform. We confirm scope with the OEM and return a configured proposal with sensors, training and spares package.
Selling
Two routes in. Observation-class manufacturers evaluating distribution can engage the desk directly. Operators and independents with surplus observation or inspection vehicles can list them for resale to qualified buyers.
In detail
How this segment is distibuted
Where the observation-class line sits
Observation-class is where Dockstr’s new-build ROV portfolio is strongest. All four OEM partners build here; that is not an accident. Most commercial ROV missions in the shallow-to-mid-water envelope are visual-led, and observation-class systems deliver the result without the deck footprint, crew or capex of heavier spreads.
Typical use cases: pre-dive safety sweeps, hull and propeller checks, search and recovery, harbour and port visual inspection, wind foundation visual checks, ocean science training, ROV operator entry-level training.
How the OEM range maps to mission
SEAMOR Mako and Chinook; modular, field-reconfigurable observation platforms with swappable payload modules. ROVTECH Valor; Digital-Class observation with high-bandwidth comms for multi-camera HD and richer sensor streams. EPRONS; mini, micro and compact observation systems for accessible procurement, fleet expansion and training. OCEAN ROBOTICS; a broad range of observation vehicles, single-operator-deployable through to light work-class, with light custom builds available against a mission spec.
We typically quote two of the four on any observation enquiry so the operator sees the trade-off in writing before committing.
When to step beyond observation-class
If the mission needs heavy sensor payloads, deep depth ratings or tooling-led intervention, observation-class is the wrong starting point. For light intervention and manipulator work we step the conversation to Ocean Robotics’ larger variants. For heavy work-class spreads we route to the brokerage desk and the secondary market.
FAQ
Common questions
Which observation ROVs can I buy new through Dockstr?
SEAMOR Mako and Chinook, the ROVTECH Valor (Digital-Class), the EPRONS compact range and the OCEAN ROBOTICS observation range. Four OEM partners, all formal distribution arrangements.
What does 'Digital-Class' mean on the Valor?
Same observation-class operational envelope; substantially higher comms bandwidth. The result is multi-camera HD and richer sensor streams on a compact platform.
Can I add sensors to an observation ROV?
What is the typical lead time?
Depends; configuration and third party accessory requirement is the typical factor in any ROV system lead time. Contact us to find out.