Kongsberg Maritime to Supply for ROVs
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to supply Schilling Robotics of Davis, Calif., with underwater cameras for installation on four new build ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles). Schilling Robotics LLC of Davis will supply Geoconsult AS, based in Bergen, Norway, with its 4Km UHD (Ultra Heavy-Duty) Hydraulic ROVs. A total of 50 Kongsberg cameras will be installed and each ROV will be fitted with one Kongsberg imaging sonar head and two altimeters. The ROVs, which reach depths of up to 4000 meters, have been specifically fitted with Kongsberg cameras for Geoconsult AS. “We have always been more than satisfied with the results achieved when using Kongsberg's cameras. The delivery is scheduled for completion in February 2006.
Geoconsult Takes Delivery of HUGIN 3000-GC
HUGIN 3000-GC is the second commercial AUV delivered by Kongsberg Simrad. Geoconsult, a company based in Norway that performs seabed mapping, ROV services, and subsea construction support services has taken delivery of this unique autonomous underwater vehicle. multibeam echo sounder. Sea but also in other deepwater areas (1000-3000m) such as: West-Africa, Brazil, Mexico and the Far East. whole operation will be very cost effective due to threefold time savings. In addition the end-client obtains extremely high quality data. Pettersen claims that $1 spent on seabed mapping is $7 saved for their main customers; the oil & gas, and the cable industry. project can be designed. He emphasizes that the cost effectiveness increases with the depth of the water.
HUGIN 3000-GC Breaks Deepwater AUV Record
The final customer acceptance test for Geoconsult's HUGIN 3000-GC was completed with a deepwater dive at a depth of 9,517 ft. now in commercial operation. before. with the deepwater dive at 9,517 ft. At a location, 459 ft. the HUGIN 3000-GC dived down to 2901 meters below sea level. the seabed. successfully tested. specification.
