ROV
Mini ROV for Sale
Videoray, Seamor, Seabotix and more
Many brands available
Compact solutions
Sub 30kg Class
Battery and tether fed
Fast mobilisation
Lightweight and man-portable
Single operator
Case deployable system
Easy to ship
Quay and inland deployment
Dockside Ready
The Dockstr team brokers used mini ROVs across the marine and offshore industries, small ROV systems for aquaculture, ports and harbours, hull inspection, dam and offshore wind foundation access in confined spaces, defence and inshore survey. Obsolescence runs fast at this end of the market, so we focus on the professional, high specification tier, current generation systems within a few years of build, not entry level or hobby grade units. We value the equipment first, drawing on our proprietary transaction dataset, then define the pool of qualified buyers based on what is offered for sale. We manage the deal from first engagement through to completion. Talk to our team about a buy or sell requirement.
At a glance
What we broker
Professional systems only
Current generation, high specification mini ROVs from professional operators. Not entry level or hobby grade units.
Fleets and single units
From a single documented mini ROV spread through to multi unit fleet divestments and rationalisations.
Trade-in and surplus stock
OEM trade-in stock from new product launches and surplus inventory from contractor fleet moves.
Active or passive brokering
Full mandate handling where the value warrants it, or a passive marketplace listing for single units and lower value systems.
Buy-side and sell-side
Two sides of the same desk
Buying
Looking for a used mini ROV? Mini is not our core desk, but we help clients source the right system where we can. Tell us the brands, the scope you are after and any other particulars, and we will point you to mini ROV and small ROV systems available or potentially available in the market.
Selling
Selling a mini ROV? For a fleet or a high specification single unit we run the full sale, onboard the asset, document the data pack and approach the inspection and diving contractors and other user pool directly. For single lower value units we list the system passively on the Dockstr marketplace, in front of the same professional buyers.
In detail
How this segment is brokered
Where the mini ROV sits in the size band
Mini is the smallest class on the desk, below observation, light work class and heavy WROV. The typical brief is a benign environment, shallow water, fast mobilisation and visual only work. Step up to inspection class once the work moves into more demanding conditions or the scope grows beyond visual inspection.
Why the mini class trades actively
Mini ROV stock cycles faster than larger work class systems. OEMs run trade-in programmes against new releases, and contractors regularly rationalise mixed fleets onto a single small ROV platform, which keeps a steady flow of second hand stock on the market. Obsolescence is high at this end, so we concentrate on current, professional grade systems rather than dated units.Â
Buyers are predominantly inshore inspection contractors, aquaculture operators, port authorities and diving and ocean science teams.
Scope
Typical brokerage scope
01
Single mini ROV spread with topside and tether, listed on the marketplace
02
Fleet divestment of 5+ small ROVs from inspection contractor
03
OEM trade-in stock from new product launch
04
Buy-side mandate for aquaculture net inspection fleet
FAQ
Common questions
What condition and documentation come with a used mini ROV?
We log the system specification, service history, dive hours where recorded, and any known issues, and we gather the topside, tether and payload detail before listing.
What is the lead time on a used mini ROV?
Stock varies week to week. With a clear brief logged we point you to matched mini ROV and small ROV systems as they become available, and flag stock we expect to come to market.
What is the difference between a mini ROV and an observation class ROV?
Mini ROV is smaller, lighter and shallower; usually battery or short-tether. Observation class adds depth rating, a heavier sensor payload and a larger tether envelope for mid-water work.
Where can I find a used mini ROV for sale in the UK?
Dockstr brokers used mini ROVs for buyers worldwide, active in 60 plus countries with roughly half our activity in Europe and half across the rest of the world. UK and EU buyers are served alongside global stock. Submit a buy or sell requirement and we will point you to matched mini ROV and small ROV systems available or coming to market.