Norway-based subsea operation firm Swire Seabed has ordered two Kystdesign Supporter work-class remotely operated vehicles (WROVs), with Lidan Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS).
The vehicles are set for delivery in February 2016.
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Swire Seabed CEO Arvid Pettersen said: "The decision to invest in these assets is part of Swire Seabed’s long-term growth strategy.
"The new mobile WROV systems will strengthen Swire Seabed’s ability to provide subsea services globally, reach into new market segments, as well as allow us to continue to grow in the offshore oil and gas world."
Swire Seabed is 100%-owned by Swire Pacific Offshore (SPO), and undertakes a range of subsea operations.
Designed for harsh and challenging environments, both the WROVs and LARS can be transported easily and mobilised on-board offshore support vessels (OSVs).
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By GlobalDataThe vehicles will be used to support Swire Pacific Offshore’s fleet of more than 80 OSVs, and other third-party vessels.
The versatile Class III-B (NORSOK) work-class 150HP Kystdesign Supporter WROV has been designed for construction and survey applications to a depth of 3,000m and has the ability to work in harsh operating environments.
Available with a robust design, the Lidan LARS is suitable for operations in remote areas and is easily transported by road, sea and air.
The active heave compensation (AHC) system has the capability to be easily upgraded for AHC operations.
In December 2014, Swire Seabed collaborated with WeSubsea to design a new multipurpose subsea tool carrier and dredging vehicle Seabed Excavator, which is capable of working at water depths of 2,500m.
Image: The work-class 150HP Kystdesign Supporter WROV has been designed for construction and survey applications. Photo: courtesy of Swire Seabed AS.
