RustEye

RustEye is a lightweight, browser‑based tool that estimates surface rust coverage and flags potential coating issues directly from your phone photos. It runs fully on‑device — no uploads required — making it ideal for quick checks in shipyards, dry docks, topsides, yards, warehouses, and remote sites.

• Instant OK / NOT OK based on coverage % thresholds

• Visual overlay of detected areas for rapid review

• Indicative ISO 8501 / ISO 12944 grading helper

• One‑click PNG report for attachments & QA notes

• Works offline after first load (PWA‑ready)

Read FAQ

Note: RustEye is a decision‑support tool and not a substitute for certified inspection.

Where it fits

< 10s

Typical analysis time

Data sent to server

PNG

Downloadable report

ISO‑hint

Guided grading

Deploy to field teams, contractors, and supervisors to standardize quick checks before detailed inspection.

Use cases across industries

          Shipbuilding & Repair
          Side shell, decks, bulwarks, superstructure touch‑ups
Dry‑dock QA snapshots before/after blasting & coating
Weld seam and HAZ surface rust spot checks

        

          Oil & Gas / Offshore
          Topside structures, helidecks, flare booms, walkways
Subsea hardware pre‑deployment visual checks (ROV stills)
Onshore plants: pipe racks, tanks, handrails

        

          Ports, Logistics & Industrial
          Storage tanks, yard equipment, cranes
Container frames, trailers, ramps
Facility maintenance rounds & contractor verification

        

          Inspection & Survey
          Pre‑survey screening to prioritize zones
Progress evidence for punch list clearance
Attach reports in CMMS/ERP work orders

        

          HSE & Integrity
          Slips/trips reductions via early leak/rust flags
Integrity visuals for toolbox talks
Near‑miss documentation with annotated images

        

          Drones, Crawlers, ROVs
          Run RustEye on captured frames for quick triage
Batch‑screening before detailed review
Supports on‑edge workflows (no network needed)

        

How it works (high level)

Capture a clear photo (avoid glare/shadows; add a scale marker if possible).
RustEye detects rust‑like pixels and produces an overlay.
It calculates coverage % and compares with a policy limit to show OK / NOT OK.
Optionally, it provides indicative ISO 8501 / ISO 12944 guidance based on coverage bands.
Export a PNG report with both views and stats for your records.

The current build uses a heuristic mask tuned for speed and offline use.

About the ISO guidance

RustEye includes a non‑binding helper that maps measured coverage bands to common terminology from ISO 8501 (rust grades A–D, cleanliness Sa/St) and ISO 12944 (protective paint systems). This is intended for screening only, not as a formal certification.

What it does
• Bands coverage %
• Produces a human‑readable hint
• Standardizes field notes
What it doesn’t
• Replace certified inspectors
• Guarantee ISO conformity
• Measure profile/adhesion/DFT
Best practice
• Add scale markers
• Use diffuse lighting
• Keep original photos

For audits, pair RustEye with your coating ITP/ITR, DFT readings, and inspector sign‑off.

Privacy & Data

On‑device processing: images stay in the browser; nothing is uploaded.
No sign‑in required for the basic tool.
Reports are generated locally and saved by you.

FAQ

Is RustEye ISO compliant?

No. RustEye provides indicative guidance. For compliance, use certified inspectors and procedures (surface prep, DFT, adhesion, profile, curing).

Will it work in poor lighting?

It works best with diffuse light. Avoid strong glare and shadows. Consider taking 2–3 angles.

Can I use drone/ROV images?

Yes. Upload stills or frames and run analysis. Consistent distance and scale markers improve accuracy.

Is there an API?

Planned.

Get started

Open the app, snap a photo, and get an instant overlay and coverage %. Use it for quick triage before formal inspection.