iicorr Ltd, the integrity, inspection and corrosion specialist, launched its innovative Magnetic Crawler at Offshore Europe 2007.

The Magnetic Crawler tool is designed for inspecting difficult access areas previously inaccessible. Magnets enable the 'robot' to attach itself and it uses an integrated video and UT capabilities to examine areas at risk of corrosion.

Donald Ballantyne, inspection and corrosion services manager, said: "The magnetic crawler has evolved from our existing Trac-scan Crawler System that we designed for a client last year. This system highlights once again how iicorr can provide innovative solutions to our clients' needs - with this crawler, we can provide complete assurance with regards to jacket leg, riser and caisson integrity.

He added: "The tool was initially designed for inspection on large bore jacket legs and areas underneath external clamps. It can also remotely inspect large tanks, pipe work and subsea structures. If this type of tool does not suit a clients' inspection requirement, iicorr can customise an exact solution which can give a powerful decision making capability as well as significant cost savings."

The system has real time viewing as well as data recording functions and can be run remotely up to 200m from access point. It is rated for use in up to 200m of water and can fit through access points as small as 200mm X 150mm.