Oceaneering International
Houston, TX 77041
Nondestructive Testing, Asset Integrity, and Subsea Inspection Services
Oceaneering International, Inc. provides engineered products and services for challenging operating environments, with capabilities spanning nondestructive testing, asset integrity management, subsea robotics, and offshore support.
For organizations responsible for critical equipment and infrastructure, Oceaneering combines inspection technologies, engineering expertise, and digital tools to help evaluate asset condition and support maintenance decisions. Its work connects hands-on inspection with the technical resources needed to address complex operational challenges.
About Oceaneering
Oceaneering’s roots date to 1964, when World Wide Divers began operating in the Gulf of Mexico. In 1969, that business merged with two other diving companies to form Oceaneering International, Inc.
The company has since expanded into a global provider of engineering services and technologies. Offshore energy remains a major focus, alongside work in defense, aerospace, renewable energy, material handling, and scientific research.
This combination of marine experience and applied engineering gives Oceaneering a broad role in projects involving difficult access, specialized equipment, and demanding inspection requirements.
Nondestructive Testing Services
Oceaneering provides conventional nondestructive testing, commonly called NDT, to evaluate equipment condition and identify indications that may require further investigation. Its services support newly manufactured equipment, existing infrastructure, and decommissioning activities.
Core testing methods include:
- Radiographic Testing (RT): Examining welds and components for defects and wall loss.
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT): Measuring wall thickness and identifying internal flaws.
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT): Detecting surface and near-surface cracks in ferromagnetic materials.
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT): Revealing surface-breaking cracks and other discontinuities.
The appropriate method depends on the material, equipment geometry, access, and inspection objective. Oceaneering’s technicians apply these methods to help customers understand the condition of their assets.
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Advanced NDT and Specialized Inspection
Oceaneering also provides advanced inspection technologies for more complex applications. These services address concerns such as corrosion under insulation, corrosion beneath pipe supports, and the need to evaluate equipment using non-intrusive techniques.
Capabilities include:
- Phased array ultrasonic testing.
- Time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD).
- Automated and semi-automated ultrasonic scanning.
- Computed and digital radiography.
- Guided wave ultrasonic testing.
- Pulsed eddy current testing.
- Corrosion mapping.
Applications range from piping and heat exchangers to storage tanks, vessels, offshore structures, and energy infrastructure. Oceaneering also operates validation and competency centers that evaluate inspection technologies and support technician competency.
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Asset Integrity Management
Oceaneering’s asset integrity services bring together inspection, engineering, software, and maintenance expertise. The goal is to help customers understand equipment condition, identify areas of concern, and make informed decisions about reliability and continued operation.
Its capabilities support a variety of asset types, including:
- Pressure systems.
- Onshore pipelines.
- Subsea equipment.
- Fixed and floating structures.
- Storage tanks and associated pipework.
- Cranes and lifting equipment.
Digital asset integrity tools help organize engineering information and inspection data, while corrosion management and integrity engineering services provide additional technical analysis. This approach connects individual inspection findings with the broader task of managing equipment throughout its operating life.
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Subsea Robotics and ROV Services
Oceaneering manufactures and operates remotely operated vehicles, or ROVs, for subsea work. These systems support activities in underwater environments where access and operating conditions require specialized equipment.
Its ROV services combine vehicle systems, tooling, and trained personnel for inspection, maintenance, and intervention. Standard and custom tools allow the equipment to address different project requirements, from routine tasks to more complex subsea operations.
The company also develops remote piloting, visualization, and control technologies to support underwater work. For inspection professionals, these capabilities demonstrate how robotics and remote operation extend the reach of conventional field services.
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Industries and Applications
Oceaneering applies its technologies across several markets:
- Oil and gas: Offshore operations, asset integrity, subsea equipment, and inspection.
- Renewable energy: Solutions supporting offshore wind and other energy technologies.
- Aerospace and defense: Marine systems, specialized engineering, manufacturing, and spaceflight support.
- Material handling and logistics: Mobile robotics and automated movement of materials.
- Science and research: Technologies supporting specialized exploration and research activities.
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Technical Resources and Case Studies
Oceaneering’s resource library offers additional detail about its equipment, services, and project applications. Visitors can explore materials by industry, topic, and content type.
Resources include case studies, product brochures, videos, and white papers. These materials are useful for inspection and engineering professionals researching a technique, comparing technical capabilities, or learning how a solution has been applied in the field.
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Locations and Company Information
Oceaneering maintains an international network of locations supporting its products and services. Visit the company’s location directory to identify an office or facility and find relevant contact information.
For a specific inspection or engineering project, contact Oceaneering to discuss the equipment, operating environment, and technical requirements involved.
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