Description

Subsea Inspection Rings

Through extensive offshore experience in the North Sea, Mediterranean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean, GUL Subsea systems have developed into a dependable modular solution for underwater guided wave inspection.

Designed to adjust easily to different pipe sizes, our subsea rings can be deployed by remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or divers. From a single position, they deliver large area coverage, providing detailed insight into
asset condition without the need for intrusive methods.

Typical applications include risers, caissons, flowlines, tie‑ins, and splash‑zone sections. Subsea rings make it possible to:

  • Screen unpiggable pipelines for internal or external corrosion and erosion.
  • Inspect beneath weight coatings and insulation with minimal cleaning or excavation.
  • Provide immediate on‑site results, enabling ROVs or divers to perform follow up directly.

Available Models

ROV Deployed

A Wavemaker® Subsea G4MINI is mounted on the ROV. A hydraulic connection is used for opening and closing the ring. The test is carried out from the ROV control room.

Diver Deployed

The test is controlled via an umbilical from a topside interface box to the Wavemaker® instrument. The rings are installed on a clean section of pipe by 1 or 2 divers using a mechanical clamping mechanism.

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Magnetic, flexible, lightweight ring for diver installation. Designed for easy transport and rapid deployment offshore. Approved for commercial flight airfreight. An effective solution for screening a wide range of subsea pipe sizes.

Specifications | ROV Deployed

Number of Channels
12
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
6″ to 10″” (DN 150 to 250)
Operating Depth
Down to 3,000 msw
Transduction System Compatibility
Wavemaker® Subsea G4MINI only

Specifications | Diver Deployed

Number of Channels
12
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
4″ to 26″ (DN 100 to 650)
Operating Depth
Any diver depth
Transduction System Compatibility
Wavemaker® G5 & G4MINI ( < 50m depth)
Wavemaker® Subsea G4MINI ( > 50m depth)

Specifications | gMAT

Number of Channels
Variable
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
8″ (DN 200) and above
Operating Depth
Any diver depth
Transduction System Compatibility
Wavemaker® G5 & G4MINI ( < 50m depth)