Remotely operated underwater vehicle

Remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) for underwater inspection and study. Multifunctional inspection robot is equipped with visual surveillance system, TV navigation camera, 5-function hydraulic manipulator, metal detector and the side scan sonar. The ROV’s maximum movement speed is 5 knots. Sufficient power and thrust to withstand sea currents up to at least 3 knots. High performance viewing system, with both a colour/zoom TV camera (mounted on a full Pan/Tilt unit) and a B/W very low light TV camera.

Inspection ROV depth rated to 300 m. High level of modularity, with a wide range of optional sensors and tools, mounted on the ROV itself or on interchangeable skids:

• Side scan sonar
• Altimeter (with auto altitude function)
• Positioning system
• High resolution digital still camera
• Manipulator arm
• Metal detector
• Single and ergonomic hand controller for both the ROV and a 5 functions manipulator arm.

Inspection works, rescue (relief) operations, attaching hoisting slings and extracting large size, objects from underwater, assisting in underwater drilling jobs, Underwater chute inspection etc.