New drone and ROV inspection service

Global Drone Inspection (GDI) will sit alongside RIMS, but with a different service offering. GDI will provide all the services around inspections of assets by drones and ROVs, including 3D modelling, while RIMS will continue to support clients with the development and integration of new technologies within their maintenance strategies.

David Knukkel, chief executive, GDI & RIMS, said that GDI aims to provide a centre of expertise in remote inspection technology. “GDI will build on the experience and success of RIMS which was set up in 2015.

“In the last five years RIMS has brought the drone service to a professional level, and were the first maritime Class Approved service provider, supporting surveyors with the inspection of ship structures, mobile offshore units and confined spaces using remote inspection technology, and it is our intention to replicate this level of success for GDI,” he said.

GDI will be looking to strengthen its portfolio in line with future trends through partnership creation and by offering a total solution for inspections, non-destructive testing measurements, presentation of information and repairs.