FORT LAUDERDALE · MIAMI · PALM BEACH
Kinetic Marine Solutions deploys a fleet of underwater ROVs alongside skilled dive technicians — delivering 100% hull coverage in under half the time of a traditional dive crew, with a full video condition report within 2 hours.
The Market Gap
The commercial diving industry has served this market for decades — but its structural limitations create compounding problems for every vessel owner in South Florida.
Heavy vessel traffic in confined fairways exposes divers to collision risk, propeller strike, and entanglement in stray lines — everyday realities that limit when and where divers can safely work.
Reduced visibility, strong tidal currents, and surface chop lead to cancellations and unpredictable scheduling.
High turnover, unreliable scheduling, incomplete coverage, and no structured post-service reporting.
Manual cleaning without containment systems releases biofouling material directly into marina water.
90% of the hull cleaned by our underwater ROV drone — from the dock, one trained technician, zero water entry.
HD cameras with 400-lumen LEDs — conditions that ground divers don't stop KMS. Guaranteed subscription cadence.
Automated on-site texts + a full HD video report with footage, photos, zinc rating, and anomalies within 2 hours.
Our filter bag system significantly reduces biofouling release compared to uncontained cleaning.
The Complete Platform
Primary Platform · 90%
Our underwater ROV performs a systematic, full-coverage cleaning pass — waterline to keel, bow to stern — in under half the time of a traditional dive service.
Precision Follow-Up · 10%
Where our ROV reaches its limits, vetted dive subcontractors complete the picture — running gear, propellers, and any areas the drone cannot access.
“The only South Florida provider that combines an underwater ROV fleet with vetted dive subcontractors — faster, safer, and fully documented, every visit.”
The Process
No hauling. No shipyard visit. KMS operates at your berth, anywhere, any time.
Select your vessel type, size, and preferred service. Confirmation arrives instantly — calendar invite, your technician’s bio, and a preparation guide within five minutes.
Your KMS technician arrives in uniform with the full ROV kit. The drone enters the water at your slip and begins systematic cleaning. You carry on your day.
Automated on-site texts keep you informed in real time. Within 2 hours, your full branded condition report arrives — HD footage, photos, zinc rating, and recommendations.
Service Comparison
Across every metric that matters to a South Florida vessel owner.
| KMS ROV + Diver | Traditional Diver | DIY / Haul-Out | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Time Avg. time to complete | ✓ Under half the time of a diver alone | ✕ 2× longer than KMS | 1–3 days out of water |
| Hull Coverage % of wetted surface | ✓ 90–97% ROV + diver finish on running gear | ▲ Varies — often incomplete | Full coverage via pressure wash |
| Safety Risk To personnel & vessel | ✓ Minimal — ROV operates remotely from dock | ✕ High — traffic, entanglement, propeller risk | Moderate — dry dock & haul-out hazards |
| Reliability & Scheduling Consistency of service | ✓ Guaranteed subscription cadence | ✕ Weather & diver availability dependent | Scheduled but costly and disruptive |
| Condition Reporting Post-service documentation | ✓ Full branded report: footage, photos, zinc rating | ✕ Verbal debrief only — zero documentation | Marina inspection report — limited detail |
| Post-Service Communication Client-facing updates | ✓ Automated texts + 2-hr condition report | ✕ None — client must follow up | Basic notification from marina only |
| Environmental Practice Biofouling management | ✓ Filter bag system — best available practice | ✕ Biofouling released directly into marina water | Paint scrapings & pressure-wash runoff |
| Zinc & Running Gear Annual maintenance | ✓ Diver assesses & replaces every visit | ▲ If requested — additional cost | Shipyard service — separate scheduling |
More coverage. Less time. Full documentation. Best-practice environmental responsibility.
Services & Pricing
Every service includes ROV cleaning, diver follow-up on running gear, zinc assessment, and a full branded video condition report delivered within 2 hours.
On Demand Clean
Subscription Includes
Recommended Cadence
| Off Season Cleaning | Every 3–4 weeks |
| Summer Cleaning (May–Sep) | Every 2 weeks |
| Zinc / Anode Replacement | Every 2–3 months |
| Initial Inspection & AI Analysis | At enrollment |
Recommended Cleaning Frequency
| Fort Lauderdale / Miami (peak season May–Sep) | Every 2 weeks |
| Fort Lauderdale / Miami (off season) | Every 3–4 weeks |
| Palm Beach / Martin County | Every 4 weeks |
| Naples / Fort Myers | Every 4–6 weeks |
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Replacement of sacrificial zincs and anodes on KMS-curated timeline. Quarterly or as needed.
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Full scrub and underwater pressure wash of propellers, prop shafts, and running gear.
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Inboard and outboard engine cleaning. Make and model dependent pricing.
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Cleaning and inspection of bow thrusters, trim tabs, stabilizers, intakes, exhausts.
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GoPro video inspection and AI-assisted report with remediation plan.
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Same-day response for urgent vessel issues, insurance inspections, pre-sale requirements.
Diver pricing: Industry standard $125/hr. Zinc replacement: $20 installation fee per anode + cost of each anode/zinc. Final rates confirmed at booking.
Standalone Service
Before you buy, before you sail, before you file a claim. KMS delivers independent, HD-documented evidence of your hull’s condition.
Never buy blind below the waterline. We survey the full wetted surface — osmotic blistering, keel joint integrity, through-hull fittings, structural concerns. HD video report within 2 hours.
$5/ft · $200/hr minimum
Heading to the Bahamas or Caribbean? Your hull condition is your safety margin. Full pre-departure inspection with written condition summary for your crew, insurer, and charter compliance.
$5/ft · ask about package pricing
KMS reports meet insurance documentation requirements and complement formal marine surveys. HD video, signed tech report, timestamped delivery — available to your surveyor on request.
$200/hr · report on file for insurer
What We Inspect
What You Receive
The Technology
Our ROV filter bag system significantly reduces biofouling release compared to uncontained manual cleaning. KMS represents the best available practice for responsible, professional in-water hull maintenance in South Florida.
Client Results
Learning Center
About KMS
Founder & CEO
Lead Technician
KMS reduces biocide dependence, lowers vessel fuel consumption, and minimizes biofouling discharge through best-practice mitigation. We proactively align with US Clean Water Act compliance and the tightening marina environmental standards every South Florida marina will face.
Get Started
All technicians complete full ROV certification training.
Instant calendar invite and preparation guide.
Full branded HD condition report delivered via SMS and email.
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What Happens Next
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South Florida’s most advanced hull maintenance program. Free baseline inspection — no commitment required.
