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Norsafe launches new partially enclosed lifeboat
Norwegian life-saving systems manufacturer, Norsafe, has announced it has recently developed a modern partially enclosed lifeboat (PELB) that provides a secure and protected means of escape for persons on-board passenger vessels.
The ‘Minima 88’ is a SOLAS compliant compact 8.8m long boat with a width of 4.25m for 150 persons.
With its signal red coloured canopy, white hull and cool streamlined exterior, the design features a spacious cockpit in the middle, to provide efficient visibility during embarkation with a good view for the helmsman. The forward visibility is also good and a roof hatch in the cockpit provides vertical visibility towards the davits during launching/retrieval.
In addition, the large side doors aid the fast and efficient embarkation of the crew.
Autonomous subsea survey and inspection system launched
A Darlington, UK-based subsea specialist is developing a docking system to enable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to remain at offshore wind farm sites without a support vessel. The company claims that the move could shave £1.1billion from the operating cost of Europe’s offshore wind farms and would be a world-first in the sector.
Modus Seabed Intervention, in partnership with Osbit Ltd and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, is currently trialling the AUV docking station. The design will enable vehicle re-charging, as well as the upload of acquired data and download of mission commands.
The use of AUVs to survey and inspect offshore wind farm subsea infrastructure is a relatively new cost-efficiency measure in this sector. Replacing support vessels with the AUV docking station could further reduce expenditure. In addition to the estimated £1.1billion saving across the current 11GW offshore wind farm fleet over the next 25 years, the scheme will also significantly reduce the need for staff to work in often hazardous environments.
“Since 2012, Modus has been focusing on the development of hybrid AUV systems to be deployed for subsea and seabed survey, and inspection,” said Managing Director of Modus and project lead, Jake Tompkins. “Part of our vision is to see AUVs becoming field resident, offering significant cost savings and quality benefits to the markets and our customers.”
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