DNV GL has conducted several tests to survey hull using drones. The classification team based in Gdansk, Poland, conducted the tests in Remontowa Shipyard.
Drones can:
- Reduce survey times and staging costs,
- Improve safety for the Surveyors.
Survey Highlights:
- The camera-equipped drone was used to visually evaluate structural components through video streamed to a tablet, which was also recorded for review and documentation purposes.
- One surveyor operated the drone, while a second checked the video feed in real time.
- Equipped with a powerful headlight, the drone was able to produce a video of sufficient quality for initial inspection purposes.
- In the event any damage is detected, a traditional close-up survey may still be required.
Credits:
Cezary Galinski, Manager of the DNV GL – Maritime classification flying squad based in Gdansk, said: “We have been looking at ways we could help our customers by accelerating the survey process. Camera-equipped drones are now much more widely available and affordable and by using them for a first screening, we can identify areas that require closer inspection quickly and without extensive staging, which can be both costly and time-consuming.”
Check out the video featuring drones surveying the ship’s hull.
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Source: DNV GL
