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IVM Technologies Hydro 6000

IVM Technologies Hydro 6000

The IVM Technologies Hydro 6000 is an ultra-deepwater stereo photogrammetry system designed to capture detailed image data at depths down to 6,000 meters.

Integrated with Light Work Class and Work Class ROVs, it enables stereo-photogrammetric surveys in ultra-deepwater environments beyond the reach of shallower-rated systems.

Equipment Type: Ultra-Deepwater Subsea Stereo Photogrammetry System

Benefits of the Hydro 6000

Ultra-deepwater photogrammetric surveys
Subsea asset inspections
Dimensional analysis and metrology
Baseline 3D documentation
Change monitoring

Subsea pipelines and spool sections
Subsea manifolds and valves
Risers and riser bases
Offshore platform jackets and structural members
Mooring systems and chains
Deepwater renewable-energy infrastructure

Offshore Oil and Gas
Offshore Renewables
Marine Archaeology and Wreck Survey

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Extend Subsea Photogrammetry to Ultra-Deepwater Assets

Inspecting infrastructure thousands of meters below the surface requires imaging equipment that can withstand extreme pressure while collecting the visual data needed for measurement and documentation.

Rated to 6,000 msw (meter sea water), the Hydro 6000 extends stereo-photogrammetry workflows to ultra-deepwater pipelines, offshore platforms, wrecks, and other subsea assets. Integrated with a compatible ROV, it captures image data that teams can process into accurate 3D models for dimensional analysis, condition assessment, and long-term asset monitoring.

Capture Photogrammetry Data at Depths up to 6,000 Meters

The Hydro 6000 is built for subsea inspections beyond the operating range of shallower photogrammetry systems. Its titanium camera and POD are rated to 6,000 msw, allowing teams to collect image data from pipelines, offshore platforms, and wrecks in ultra-deepwater environments.

Compatibility with Light Work Class and Work Class ROVs allows the system to be incorporated into established subsea inspection and survey operations. Once integrated, the Hydro 6000 extends photogrammetric data collection beyond the depth range of the other systems in the HYDRO Series.

Create Detailed 3D Records with Stereo Photogrammetry

The Hydro 6000 uses two 12-megapixel cameras to capture overlapping images of subsea assets from slightly different perspectives. These images can be processed into scaled 3D models that provide more spatial information than conventional underwater video, supporting measurement, dimensional analysis, and condition documentation.

Integrated lighting delivers up to 80,000 lumens to illuminate assets in dark subsea environments. Combined with the system’s stereo-camera configuration, this controlled image capture supports the millimetric accuracy required for detailed 3D reconstruction and comparison over time.

Integrate with Light Work Class and Work Class ROVs

The Hydro 6000 is compatible with Light Work Class and Work Class ROVs, letting inspection teams incorporate stereo photogrammetry into existing subsea survey platforms. The separate camera and POD configuration supports installation around the ROV’s available space, payload capacity, and viewing requirements.

The POD operates on 48 VDC at 150 W and provides Ethernet data output with 2 TB of storage. A dedicated API supports system integration, while IVM offers compatible hardware for mounting, power conversion, and camera positioning.

Create Real-Time 3D Models with IVM SLAM

The Hydro 6000 is compatible with IVM SLAM, an AI-powered survey assistant delivered as a topside computer that enables real-time simultaneous localization and mapping during underwater inspections.

As the Hydro 6000 captures images, IVM SLAM processes downscaled imagery to generate a live 3D model in the IVM Supervisor interface, giving operators immediate visibility into inspection progress.

This real-time view helps teams identify incomplete coverage before leaving the site, reducing the likelihood of repeat deployments. IVM SLAM also selects key images from the survey to accelerate post-processing of the final high-accuracy 3D reconstruction.

Hydro 6000 Technical Specifications

Operating Depth	6,000 msw
Operating Ambient Temperature	0°C to 30°C
Material	Titanium
Connectors	SubConn Micro Circular
ROV Integration	Light Work Class and Work Class ROVs

Resolution	2 × 12 MP
Field of View	63° vertical / 79° horizontal
Visualization Frame Rate	20 FPS
Recording Frame Rate	4 FPS
Lighting	80,000 lumens

Voltage Requirement	48 VDC
Power Requirement	150 W
Data Output	1 Gbps Ethernet / 10/100 Mbps
Data Storage	2 TB

Camera Dimensions with Cables	355 × 300 × 342 mm
Camera Weight in Air / Water	10.4 kg / 6.3 kg
POD Dimensions with Cables	Ø190 × 326 mm
POD Weight in Air / Water	14.3 kg / 7.2 kg