Intelligent Inspections for Offshore Wind & Energy Platforms

Kiwa offers a next-generation inspection service for offshore wind assets and platforms. Designed for harsh marine environments, our intelligent inspection solutions combine drone and robotic technology with AI-powered analytics to deliver safer, faster, and more cost-effective insights, without compromising operational continuity. Whether you're managing wind turbines, substations, or offshore platforms, our service helps you reduce downtime, enhance safety, and make smarter maintenance decisions.

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Why Offshore Inspections Need a Smarter Approach

Offshore energy assets face extreme conditions: remote access, high safety risks, and costly downtime. Traditional inspections using scaffolding, rope access, or helicopters are slow, expensive, and hazardous.
Kiwa’s intelligent inspection service offers a smarter alternative:

  • No scaffolding or rope access
  • Minimal human exposure offshore
  • Inspections while assets remain operational
  • High-resolution visual, thermal & LiDAR data
  • Digital twins & AI defect detection

What We Inspect

Our offshore inspection services cover:

  • Wind turbine blades, towers & nacelles
  • Offshore substations & platforms
  • Corrosion, coating, and structural integrity monitoring

Key Benefits

Offshore inspections have traditionally been complex, risky, and expensive but Kiwa is changing that narrative. By replacing scaffolding and rope access with autonomous drones and robots, we reduce human exposure in hazardous offshore environments. This shift not only enhances safety but also allows inspections to take place while assets remain fully operational, eliminating costly downtime. 

Our advanced imaging systems, including high-resolution visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors, capture detailed data that feeds directly into AI-powered analytics. These insights are transformed into digital twins and predictive models, helping asset owners detect defects early and plan smarter maintenance strategies. It’s a future-proof approach to offshore reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can inspections be done while the wind turbines are operational?

Yes. Our drone and robotic systems are designed to inspect live assets safely, minimizing disruption.

What types of defects can be detected?

We detect corrosion, coating degradation, structural cracks, and thermal anomalies using high-resolution and thermal imaging.

How accurate is the data?

Our AI-supported inspections can detect surface defects as small as 0.2 mm, with photorealistic 3D modeling available for deeper analysis.

What do I receive after the inspection?

You’ll receive a technical-grade report, zoomable images, and a digital twin of the asset via our secure portal.

Is this service certified?

Yes. All inspections comply with international standards (ASME, API, EN, ISO, EEMUA) and are performed by certified experts.

AI-powered Intelligent Inspections

Infrastructure assets are aging. Skilled labor is scarce. Inspections are critical—but often time-consuming, costly, and hazardous. That’s where Kiwa’s intelligent inspections come in: a safer, faster, and more insightful approach powered by artificial intelligence, autonomous drones, and advanced 3D modeling. We help asset owners shift from periodic inspections to proactive, precision-based monitoring. Whether it’s a flare stack, dam, silo, or pipeline, our AI-supported inspections deliver smarter decisions, extended asset lifespans, and reduced downtime.