Offshore Topside & Subsea Inspections | Gulf of America
BSEE-aligned Level 1 surveys • Integrated ROV capability • High-confidence reporting
ODIS LLC delivers compliance-first topside and subsea inspections from mudline to helideck. We physically board structures to perform Level 1 surveys aligned with API RP 2A (21st Edition), Section 14 and consistent with BSEE expectations. Drones are used selectively as a supporting tool to enhance documentation quality — not as the sole method.
ODIS by the Numbers
Level 1 inspection reports formally accepted by BSEE (100% acceptance rate to date)
Level 1 topside inspections completed in 2025
Level 2/3 subsea inspections completed
Inspections available in a single mobilization (single structure)
Inspection Service Offerings
Level-I Topside Surveys
ODIS performs Level 1 surveys consistent with BSEE expectations and aligned with API RP 2A (21st Ed.) Section 14. Inspections are completed through physical boarding, systematic walkdowns, and traceable reporting. Drones are used selectively to enhance documentation — not as the sole inspection method.
Level-II Integrated Topside + Subsea
ODIS can perform topside and subsea inspections during a single mobilization on a single structure when clients prefer a combined scope — reducing mobilization cost, vendor coordination, and schedule risk while improving data continuity.
Level-III Subsea Inspections
ODIS provides subsea inspection services including visual inspection, documentation, and data-driven condition reporting. Systems and tooling are selected to match water depth, current, and program requirements.
Corrosion & Asset Integrity Support
ODIS supports corrosion documentation and integrity reporting that improves decision-making, maintenance planning, and regulatory confidence.
Survey / Robotics
ODIS is expanding robotics capability to support bottom survey, pipeline tracking, and offshore data collection programs for the 2026 season and beyond.
ODIS Inspection Standard (Level 1)
Physical boarding and systematic topside walkdowns.
Close visual inspection and condition documentation.
CP readings and required measurements (as scope requires).
Reporting aligned with API RP 2A Section 14 expectations.
Drones used selectively for documentation quality — never as the sole method.
Download our Level 1 Compliance & Methodology Statement for a formal overview of ODIS practices.
Download Compliance Statement
Why Clients Choose ODIS
Compliance-first execution aligned with API RP 2A Section 14
Proven regulatory performance (600+ reports formally accepted by BSEE; 100% acceptance rate to date)
Operational efficiency (combined topside + subsea inspection in one mobilization)
Repeatable deliverables designed for integrity programs and long-term asset records
Rapid mobilization with a dedicated inspection team
Building Operator-Grade Capability for 2026–2027
ODIS is expanding systems, training, and capability to meet the expectations of Tier-1 operators and global offshore programs:
ISO Certification
ISO 9001 & 14001 implementation (in progress)
Client Portal
AWS-powered client deliverables portal (launching)
Training Pipeline
IMCA ROV operator training pipeline
Asset Expansion
Expansion of AUV/ROV capabilities and offshore assets
The Fifth Angle View
In addition to commentated video walk-throughs, drones are a valuable tool to capture the top view and 360 video of the facility along with the standard ODIS quality North, East, West, and Southern views for client reference and future construction & decommissioning planning.
GOA DECOM BY THE NUMBERS
Hit the link below to see how many Oil & Gas facilities remain in the Gulf of America and which structures are permitted for removal.
BSEE DATABureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement - Live Dashboard
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Location
Gulf of America
Serving Federal Waters