Deep Trekker

Name: Deep Trekker
Address: 155 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, ON, N2R1S1, CA
Telephone: +1-519-342-3177

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Deep Trekker is one of the largest underwater robotics manufacturers in the world. Inspect the depths up to 410 feet (125 M). Learn more at www.deeptrekker.com

Effortlessly survey the depths with our rugged underwater drones, built to withstand the toughest of missions. The Deep Trekker DTG2 is a fully portable (no topside power required) affordable way to explore and inspect the depths without ever getting wet. With a patented pitching system for an unprecedented maneuverability, the Deep Trekker ROVs come complete with sophisticated sensors and add-ons similarly to traditional ROVs but in an affordable and easy to use package.

10/16/2026

Risers are some of the most critical and hardest to reach assets on an offshore installation. Inspections need to cover everything from the splash zone down to the seabed, often in strong currents and wave action that make it difficult to hold position long enough to collect useful data.

Deep Trekker ROVs are built for exactly that environment. Vectored thrust and a stable frame let the PIVOT hold steady against the riser through the wave area and in currents that push smaller vehicles off station. Integrated tooling such as UT thickness gauges, CP probes, and grabbers means teams can assess corrosion, coating condition, marine growth, and clamp integrity in a single deployment.

Because the systems are portable and launch by hand from a platform or vessel of opportunity, inspection teams can mobilize quickly without waiting on a large support vessel or a heavy launch and recovery system. That means more frequent inspections, earlier detection of integrity issues, and less time with an asset in question.

Learn more about how the PIVOT is supporting riser inspections in the comments.

10/14/2026

Naval operators need dependable subsea awareness, from hull and pier inspection to port security and mine countermeasures support. This November, we’re bringing that conversation to Euronaval in Paris.

Join Deep Trekker alongside our partners DSV and Escadrone at Booth G92, November 3 to 6, where we’ll be showcasing SPECTRA, our newest unit. Built for the demands of defense and security teams, SPECTRA is designed to help operators gather critical underwater intelligence quickly, deploy with minimal footprint, and make confident decisions in complex maritime environments.

If your team is focused on force protection, ISR, or expanding subsea inspection capability across the fleet, stop by G92 to see SPECTRA up close and talk through your mission requirements with our team.

10/12/2026

When a seismic vessel off the coast of North Wales tangled its sensor cables in a thruster, Belfast-based ROV inspection company Proteus Marine was called in to inspect it quickly. Working about 10 nautical miles offshore in up to 3 knots of current and a 2 m swell, Proteus deployed a Deep Trekker PIVOT ROV with a single operator for a rapid vessel thruster inspection. The near 360° footage showed the full extent of the entanglement, so the operator could plan recovery without an immediate tow or dry dock and avoid potentially weeks of downtime.

Read the full case study: https://bit.ly/4xTK8SB

10/09/2026

One of the most consistent challenges uncovered during ROV inspections is the mismatch between plant drawings and actual internal layout. According to Scott, the deviation can be substantial and operationally significant. These discrepancies create navigation hazards for ROVs and complicate planning for safe and efficient inspection paths.

Scott, Nuclear Unmanned Systems Coordinator at Dominion Energy recalls a situation highlighting this challenge:
“Perfect example: we went to a massive tank. I asked, ‘What’s inside it when I get in there? What am I going to wrap myself around? What kind of support structures are inside?’ They showed me a couple drawings from plant plans, but it was nothing like what was actually inside the tank. The elevations of some of the structures were off by 15–20 feet in some places. I had to do a lot of extra maneuvering to keep the tether from getting hung up.”

Without accurate drawings, the operator must account for unexpected platforms, elevations, piping, and internal bracing. The ROVs provide the only non-invasive method to verify internal structure before maintenance planning.

Read the Full Case Study in the link in the comments.

10/07/2026

EOD ROV Workflow: Locate, Identify, and Neutralize Underwater Mines

See how Deep Trekker ROVs support explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams through the full underwater mine countermeasures workflow, from locating a target to verifying it has been neutralized.

Once a side scan sonar survey flags a possible contact, the ROV uses imaging sonar to reacquire it and close in, while a turbidity filter cuts through murky water so operators can confirm whether it is a mine or a rock and choose the right tool.

ROV GPS or USBL positioning marks the target's coordinates, giving the operator a reliable point to return to after loading a disruptor.

This video walks through the three disruptor options integrated with REVOLUTION: the Viper MDS, the ADAPTOS TiTAN, and Alford Technologies Vulcan and REDS charges. It closes with post-disruption verification, where the same sonar and positioning tools bring the ROV back to confirm the threat has been cleared.

10/05/2026

How Proteus Marine Built an ROV-Only Inspection Business in Belfast

When a Belfast ship repair manager could not source the dive teams his customers needed, he built the service himself. Bill Mawhinney, a former Royal Navy weapon engineering officer, founded Proteus Marine Ltd and took delivery of his first Deep Trekker PIVOT in February 2026, operating commercially weeks later. A commercial dive inspection runs roughly £5,000 with at least 24 hours of mobilisation, assuming a team is even available. The PIVOT goes in the water within five minutes of arriving on site, letting a master find the source of a problem fast and decide whether to sail on, book divers, or dry dock. The first vehicle paid for itself in three months.

Read the Full Case Study in the link in the comments.

10/02/2026

Next week our Defense Business Development Manger, Eric Starkweather will be speaking at Canadian Naval Mine Countermeasures Symposium!

On October 7 from 15:00 to 15:30, he will present on Extending the Dive Team's Reach: ROV-Deployed Disruptor Integration for Underwater EOD.

If your team is working to keep divers at a safer standoff during EOD operations, add this session to your symposium schedule.

10/01/2026

The Artemis diver handheld controller puts control of the ROV directly in the hands of divers in the water.

blueprint subsea Artemis integrates directly with Deep Trekker systems and can pilot any Deep Trekker ROV. Its small footprint makes it a practical fit for compact missions, and its intuitive operation supports divers carrying out covert identification tasks.

Artemis handheld controller highlights:
- Intuitive operation
- Direct integration with Deep Trekker ROVs
- Small footprint for compact missions
- Suited to covert identification tasks

09/30/2026

Kitchener HQ Grand Opening!

September marked an exciting milestone for Deep Trekker as we officially celebrated the opening of our newly expanded global headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario. The expansion adds approximately 18,000 sq. ft. of new space, significantly increasing our capacity to support Deep Trekker's continued growth. The expanded headquarters provides greater room for engineering, manufacturing, production, service, sales, and customer support as demand for our technologies continues to grow around the world.

09/29/2026

Day one at WEFTEC 2026 went well, it was great to connect with so many utility teams and contractors working through real inspection challenges in their collection and treatment systems.

We're here today and tomorrow, so if you haven't stopped by yet, come see our ROVS and crawlers and take a turn at the tank demo.

Booth #6947, Hall H, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.

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155 Washburn Drive
Kitchener, ON
N2R1S1

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+1-519-342-3177

Website

http://www.deeptrekker.com/

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