Hull Inspection Camera Systems for Boats & Marine Applications
Dive And See hull inspection camera systems provide a practical way to inspect boat hulls, propellers, rudders, running gear, and other underwater components while viewing the image live from the surface.
Our boat inspection cameras are designed for marine professionals, boat owners, service companies, commercial divers, marinas, and inspection teams that need a clear real-time underwater view without immediately hauling the vessel out of the water.
Depending on the application, the underwater camera can be operated by a diver, mounted on a pole, or attached to a telescopic inspection system while the operator watches the live video on a surface monitor.
Inspect Below the Waterline from the Surface
Many routine visual inspections can be performed while the boat remains in the water. A live underwater camera allows the operator to examine areas that are normally difficult to see from the dock or deck.
- Boat and yacht hull inspection
- Propeller inspection
- Rudder inspection
- Running gear inspection
- Damage and impact assessment
- Marine growth and fouling inspection
- Through-hull and underwater fitting inspection
- Dock, piling, seawall, and marina inspection
Boat Inspection Camera with Live Surface View
Unlike a self-contained action camera that must be recovered before the footage can be reviewed, a Dive And See boat inspection camera can transmit live video to the surface.
The operator can see the underwater image immediately on a monitor and reposition the camera to examine a particular area more closely.
This live-view capability is especially useful when inspecting a propeller, rudder, hull damage, marine growth, or other underwater components where the viewing angle may need to be adjusted during the inspection.
Telescopic Pole Hull Inspection
For inspections close to the surface, the camera can be mounted on a telescopic pole. This allows an operator standing on a dock, swim platform, or vessel to position the camera underwater while watching the image on a surface monitor.
A pole-mounted hull inspection camera can be a convenient solution for checking a propeller, rudder, transom, waterline, or accessible sections of the hull without putting an operator in the water.
Pole length, camera configuration, cable length, and monitor options can be selected according to the inspection requirements.
Diver-Operated Marine Inspection Camera
For deeper or more detailed inspections, the camera can also be operated by a diver while transmitting live video to personnel on the surface.
The surface team can observe the inspection in real time, communicate inspection priorities to the diver, and record the video when connected to compatible recording equipment.
This configuration is suitable for professional marine inspection camera applications including vessel maintenance, commercial diving, underwater structures, research, and documentation.
Why Use a Live Underwater Inspection Camera?
- Real-time inspection: See the underwater image immediately from the surface.
- No need to recover the camera to review footage: The operator can adjust the camera position while watching the monitor.
- Inspect while the vessel remains in the water: Useful for preliminary visual inspections before deciding whether haul-out or diver service is necessary.
- Flexible operation: Use the camera with a telescopic pole, diver, fixed mount, or custom inspection setup.
- Long cable options: Dive And See specializes in underwater video, power, SDI, HDMI, Ethernet, and custom cable systems.
- Professional surface monitoring: Connect the underwater camera system to compatible monitors, recorders, and other surface equipment.
Typical Hull Inspection Applications
Propeller and Running Gear Inspection
Quickly check the propeller and surrounding running gear for visible damage, entangled line, debris, marine growth, or other problems.
Hull Condition Inspection
Examine accessible sections of the underwater hull for fouling, coating condition, visible damage, impact areas, and other conditions that may require closer inspection.
Rudder Inspection
Position the camera around the rudder and surrounding components while observing the image live from the surface.
Pre-Haul-Out Inspection
A live underwater visual inspection can help determine whether a problem requires additional investigation, professional diver inspection, repair, or vessel haul-out.
Marina and Underwater Structure Inspection
The same camera technology can be used to inspect pilings, docks, seawalls, submerged structures, moorings, and other marine infrastructure.
Professional Underwater Camera Systems
Dive And See manufactures underwater camera systems and related equipment for professional marine, commercial, scientific, and video applications.
Available configurations may include:
- Underwater camera and housing
- Live surface monitor
- Telescopic camera pole
- Underwater video cable
- SDI or HDMI video transmission
- Continuous camera power
- Surface recording capability
- Custom cable lengths
- Custom mounting solutions
Custom Boat & Marine Inspection Systems
There is no single camera configuration that works for every vessel or inspection job. Dive And See can configure a system according to the required inspection depth, cable length, camera type, surface monitor, mounting method, and video interface.
If you tell us what you need to inspect, the approximate operating depth, and how you want to operate the camera, we can recommend an appropriate configuration.
Need a Hull Inspection Camera?
Contact Dive And See for help selecting a hull inspection camera, boat inspection camera, or marine inspection camera system for your application.
We can help configure a complete live-view underwater inspection solution for boat hulls, propellers, rudders, commercial marine equipment, and underwater structures.
Tell us what you need to inspect and the approximate operating depth and cable length.