ROVS, AUVS, CAMERAS & LIGHTS
Panther Wins Pipeline Inspection in Gulf of Mexico
For pipeline inspection in the Gulf of Mexico, global maritime, survey and ROV services operator, ACSM, chose an electric Saab Seaeye Panther XT robotic vehicle over other ROV vehicle alternatives.
The Panther inspected 261 pipelines totalling 2,340 km in four fields in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM), at depths ranging from 15 to 130 metres, in a less than 10 month project duration.
ACSM chose the electric Saab Seaeye Panther because it can perform the full scope of work needed yet is far smaller than hydraulic equivalents.
Considerable savings come from deploying the 700 kg Panther
system, rather than the much heavier hydraulic alternatives.
The 1000 m rated Panther’s proven success comes from a design architecture that can accommodate a wide range of tooling with a ‘plug and go’ simplicity that makes it easy to change, maintain and repair systems – and easy to operate.
The potent thruster power can handle the large array of equipment needed for full survey work – and provide the steadiness and agility needed to continue working even in strong currents when other vehicles are withdrawn from active service.
Acoustically quieter than hydraulic vehicles, means electric vehicles provide more accurate multi-beam sonar data.
Film-Ocean Expands Its Fleet of ROV
With Further Investment UK ROV services company, Film-Ocean Ltd, continues to expand its ROV fleet with the addition of a further Quasar 150HP Workclass ROV system. This significant investment is part of Film- Ocean's fleet expansion strategy, which has seen four ROV systems added to the fleet over the past 12 months.
Working at depths of up to 3000m Film-Ocean's Quasar 150HP Workclass ROV, a medium-sized high-power ROV, is well-suited for surveying, IRM, drill support and construction tasks; it’s an all-rounder and the backbone of Film- Ocean's ROV fleet. The Quasar ROV is fitted with the latest technologies used for a broad range of operations.
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Film-Ocean’s Quasar systems are both currently deployed in the North Sea and the Aegean Sea, supporting an electrical interconnection cable installation project.
Scott Jenney, Film-Ocean CEO reported: “The additional Quasar ROV system is the latest in a series of planned developments within the business and an excellent addition to the fleet. We continue to see a high level of enquiries for this type of ROV system and this investment allows us to provide the additional capacity that our customers require.”
Scott Jenney, Film-Ocean CEO, continues: “The latest strategic investment will equip Film-Ocean to continue with our development plans both domestic and international.”
Film-Ocean’s Quasar 150HP Workclass ROV in operation off the coast of Greece supporting an electrical interconnection cable installation project.
The vehicle proved to be very reliable with minimal down time throughout the entire work period, says ACSM.
The ACSM Panther XT is fitted with a Kongsberg HDTV camera, Norbit Dual Head MBES, ROVINS INS, Tritech Super SeaKing sonar, Blueview multibeam sonar, Teledyne Navigator DVL, TSS 440 pipe tracking system, CTD, Laser Line, CP and five-function manipulators and booms.
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