SRJ Lands $1.8m Robotic Inspection Deal with AD Ports Group Subsidiary

Strategic Maritime Contract in the UAE

SRJ Technologies (ASX:SRJ) has secured a potentially lucrative foothold in the Middle East maritime inspection market through a multi-year Service Level Agreement with Divetech Marine Engineering Services, a subsidiary of the AD Ports Group. The contract, executed by SRJ’s subsidiary Air Control Entech Survey LLC (ACE), commits to providing class-approved robotic inspection services across AD Ports Group’s extensive network of ports and logistics zones in the United Arab Emirates.

The agreement carries an indicative value of US$1.3 million (around A$1.8 million) over an 18-month period, though actual revenue will depend on call-off requests as inspection programs roll out. SRJ expects initial mobilisation and revenue generation to begin in late first half or early second half of fiscal 2026.

Embedded Delivery Model with Divetech

Under the SLA, Divetech will act as the designated delivery platform for SRJ’s robotic inspection technology, embedding ACE’s UAV and ROV inspection services within AD Ports Group’s maritime ecosystem. This structured framework aims to standardise and scale technology-enabled inspections across multiple sites and jurisdictions, offering safer, faster, and more data-rich assessments for asset integrity management.

Divetech’s broad capabilities, including IMCA-certified commercial diving, rope access, and marine engineering, complement SRJ’s advanced robotics, enabling a seamless integration of inspection services across fleets, terminals, and subsea infrastructure. The partnership is designed to reduce downtime and enhance safety, supporting consistent utilisation across a recurring asset base.

Positioning Within a Growing Regional Market

CEO Kurt Reeves highlighted the strategic value beyond immediate revenue, emphasising SRJ’s positioning within one of the region’s most integrated maritime networks. The agreement offers substantial scope to standardise class-approved UAV and ROV inspections across ports and offshore assets, potentially accelerating SRJ’s presence in the Middle East maritime sector.

This deal follows a series of recent contract wins that underscore SRJ’s growing footprint in the region, including an earlier multi-million-dollar SLA with Gecko Middle East Petroleum and advanced inspection contracts with a global energy supermajor. These developments collectively reflect SRJ’s expanding role in robotic inspection services across energy and maritime industries, leveraging technology to improve safety and operational efficiency. Notably, the company’s recent multi-year contracts in the Gulf region illustrate this upward trajectory.

Uncertain Revenue but Clear Growth Path

While the US$1.3 million figure represents the upper bound of potential activity, the SLA does not guarantee minimum work volumes, leaving actual revenue contingent on network demand. The flexible, long-term commercial framework includes termination clauses and extension options, suggesting room for the partnership to evolve based on performance and market conditions.

From Divetech’s perspective, the integration of class-certified UAV and ROV technologies is expected to enhance operational efficiencies and compliance outcomes across AD Ports Group’s infrastructure, supporting long-term asset performance and safety.