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About ROV Innovations

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ROV Innovations was born from a need to provide quality, high definition underwater footage to marine and freshwater industries throughout Australia. Guided by the philosophy that "an ROV is only as good as the camera within it", we have searched and piloted a variety of ROVs including Videoray's, Seabotix, and even Sea Eyes, and found that each were lacking in a variety of critical aspects. 

The cameras utilised by the Videoray and Seabotix ROVs were substandard, and could not be relied upon to perform consistantly to the high standards demanded by many companies in the industry. This coupled with their plastic framework make them a poor choice for the rigours of commercial applications.
In July 2011, Michael Porritt, Director of ROV Innovations, travelled to Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, Canada, to meet with the progressive ROV manufacturing company "Seamor". Unlike other inspection class ROV manufacturers, Seamor build all of their advanced ROVs by hand and individually for each customer. All parts are machined and constructed onsite, allowing them to have an extremely high degree of quality control. Having a team of engineers (mechanical, electrical, and software) allows Seamor to tackle any problems their clients may have, and provide a truly custom designed ROV without the "custom" price tag.

After "flying" one of Seamor's demo ROVs in the clear waters off Vancouver Island, Michael was so impressed with the quality of even the Seamors standard definition Sony camera, as well as the ROVs stability, and responsiveness, that he decided to become the Distributor for Seamor within Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.

Since ordering the initial HD Seamor ROV in July 2011, ROV Innovations have provided Australian and overseas companies the best underwater video quality available for an inspection class ROV.

Team Profiles

Michael Porritt (Director)
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View Michael Porritt's profile on LinkedIn
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (Zoology, Botany)
  • Post Graduate Diploma (Marine Science)
Courses
  • Part 1 ADAS Commercial Diver
  • Recreational Rescue Diver (PADI)
  • Occupational Senior First Aid
  • BOSIET (Basic Offshore Induction and Emergency Training)
  • Construction Industry General Safety Inducted
Experience
  • Over 25 years experience in the Marine Science industry
  • 30+ years as a recreational diver, 10+ as a commercial qualified diver
  • 17+ years in business management and operations
  • 12+ years within the ROV Industry
Timothy Kelk
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Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (Astronomy)
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • Certificate III in Digital Marketing and Technology
  • Remote Pilots License (RPAS)
  • Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
Courses
  • Small Ships Navigation (RAN)
  • Senior Management and Leadership (RAN)
  • Occupational First Aid
  • Construction Industry General Safety 
Experience
  • 11 years military service
  • 13 years in the maritime environment
  • 4 years business management and operations
  • 2 years in UAV Industry
Rebecca Davis
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Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)

Courses
  • Recreational Rescue Diver (PADI)
  • Occupational Senior First Aid
  • Construction Industry General Safety Inducted
  • Coxswain

Experience
  • Shark Biology, Physiology and Behaviour
  • Marine Ecology
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Coastal Zone Management
  • Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring
  • Species Identification

ROV Innovations.... Servicing Australia and the Pacific
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ROV Innovations is a pioneering underwater ROV Inspection company providing positive, safe, and environmentally compliant outcomes for our clients.
We provide Ultra-High Definition (4K) underwater ROV inspections and surveys for industries such as Marine Conservation, Marine Research, Australian Biosecurity, Customs, Documentary and Film Makers, Oil and Gas industries, and AQIS through Remote Operated underwater Vehicles (ROV’s).



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  • Home
  • ROVs
    • ROV Hire >
      • Underwater Surveys
      • Aerial Surveys
    • Advanced ROV Models >
      • ECA Hytec H300 mkII
      • ECA Hytec H300V
      • ECA Hytec H800
      • ECA Hytec Roving BAT
      • ECA Hytec Roving BAT mkII
      • ECA Hytec H1000 & H2000
    • Optional ROV Equipment >
      • High Definition Camera
      • Manipulator Arms
      • Sonar
      • Probes
      • SecuQuest Video Enhancement
      • Positioning Systems
    • ROV Industry Solutions >
      • Commercial Diving
      • Oil and Gas
      • UWILD
      • Aquaculture
      • Port Security
      • Film Makers
      • Biosecurity
      • Underwater Research
      • Pipeline Inspections
  • Cameras & Housings
    • SubC Imaging Underwater Cameras >
      • 1 Cam Mk5
      • 1 Cam 4K
      • 1 Cam 3D
    • GroupB Camera Housings
  • Surveying
  • Latest News
  • Footage
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Clients