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Your Trusted Partner for Underwater Robotic Solutions
Founded over three decades ago, Deep Ocean Engineering has established itself as a leader in underwater robotics technology. Our team of engineers and technicians designs, builds, and tests remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) at our Silicon Valley facility, serving clients across 30+ countries. We specialize in creating robust solutions for challenging environments, supporting critical operations in nuclear inspection, law enforcement, scientific research, and offshore energy sectors. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through continuous product development, with over 600 systems deployed globally.We maintain rigorous quality standards through in-house manufacturing and testing processes, ensuring reliability in extreme conditions. Our technical expertise extends to customization, allowing clients to adapt our vehicles for specialized tasks ranging from reactor inspections to cinematography. With extensive field experience and a focus on customer support, we provide comprehensive training and maintenance services to maximize operational efficiency. Our partnerships with leading nuclear facilities and government agencies underscore our reputation for delivering dependable, high-performance robotic solutions.
Services
Phantom X-Series ROVs
Phantom L-Series ROVs
Phantom FireFly ROVs
Phantom P-150 ROVs
Phantom H-1750 USVs
Nuclear Inspection Systems
Law Enforcement ROVs
Scientific Research Vehicles
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of specialized experience in underwater robotics engineering
- Our vehicles operate in extreme environments across 30+ countries
- We provide complete lifecycle support including training and field service
- Our systems serve critical nuclear inspection and homeland security missions
- We maintain full in-house design and manufacturing capabilities
Services
Phantom X-Series ROVs
Our Phantom X-Series ROVs combine power and versatility for demanding underwater operations. These expandable systems accommodate various sensors and tools while maintaining rugged reliability in harsh environments. Designed for professional applications requiring stability and adaptability, they support tasks ranging from deep-sea inspections to complex industrial operations.
Phantom L-Series ROVs
The Phantom L-Series delivers powerful performance with exceptional maneuverability for inspection-class missions. These compact, highly capable vehicles excel in confined spaces while maintaining operational stability. Ideal for nuclear facilities and industrial applications requiring precise underwater observation and data collection in challenging conditions.
Phantom FireFly ROVs
Specifically engineered for nuclear reactor inspections, our FireFly ROVs provide compact, portable solutions for steam dryer examinations. These specialized systems enable detailed visual inspections through complex reactor components while maintaining safety and operational efficiency in radiation environments.
Phantom H-1750 USVs
The Phantom H-1750 USV offers a powerful remote-controlled platform for surface water operations. This 1.75-meter vessel supports various payloads and missions including security patrols, environmental monitoring, and harbor inspections. Designed for rapid deployment and reliable performance in diverse aquatic environments.
Custom ROV Solutions
We develop tailored robotic solutions for unique underwater challenges across multiple industries. From cinematography equipment integration to specialized nuclear inspection configurations, our engineering team creates customized systems that meet exact operational requirements while maintaining our standards for durability and performance.
People
Darrell Martin
Field/Customer Support Specialist
With over 20 years at Deep Ocean Engineering, Darrell provides comprehensive technical support, training, and system maintenance. His expertise spans mechanical, electrical, and operational aspects of ROV systems, serving clients in nuclear, military, and scientific fields globally.
Questions
What industries use your underwater robotic systems?
Our ROVs and USVs serve nuclear inspection, law enforcement, scientific research, offshore energy, cinematography, and municipal water management sectors globally.
Can your systems operate in extreme environments?
Yes, our vehicles are engineered for harsh conditions including radiation environments, deep ocean depths, and confined industrial spaces with specialized safety features.
Do you provide operator training?
We offer comprehensive training programs covering system operation, maintenance, and specialized mission preparation for all our vehicle platforms.
What support options are available?
We provide 24/7 technical support, field service deployments, spare parts inventory, and system upgrades through our experienced support team.
Are your systems customizable?
Yes, our modular designs allow customization with various sensors, tools, and payloads to meet specific mission requirements across different industries.
How are your products tested?
All systems undergo rigorous factory acceptance testing at our Silicon Valley facility before deployment to ensure operational reliability and performance standards.
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Reviews (6)
Jacob Charlotte
Jun 26, 2018
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Highly recommend Deep Ocean Engineering! I recently contacted them for a customized ROV for our company and they were extremely helpful in providing to the specifications given. I was certainly impressed by their attention to detail and wonderful customer service!
George T.
Mar 28, 2018
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As a company that specializes in marine research, we have been employing the services of Deep Ocean Engineering for a while now. Their ROVs and USVs are very efficient in aiding us as we strive to collect valuable data to further our knowledge base in the marine sciences. Very thankful for the high quality ROVs!
Jacob Harper
Dec 18, 2017
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Highly recommend Deep Ocean Engineering! We have been using their services for the past five years and have not once been disappointed. The quality of their ROVs is excellent!
HiTech Termite Control
Dec 14, 2017
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We recently contacted Deep Ocean Engineering for an ROV to assist with emergency salvage work. Not only was their customer service professional and extremely helpful, the ROV provided was of excellent quality! Definitely recommend them.
Richard Branson
Dec 07, 2017
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The ROVs by Deep Ocean Engineering are of excellent quality! We have been using them to conduct inspections in radioactive environments, and they have proved to be very effective!
William Ava
Nov 18, 2017
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Thanks to Deep Ocean Engineering's Phantom I- 1650 we were able to gather an incredible amount of data for our research on modern shipwrecks. We would definitely recommend their services!
