A New Model of Subsea Intervention
Underwater robotic platforms continue to evolve in both form and function. From compact inspection vehicles to work-class Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and seabed resident systems, the subsea sector is steadily expanding the range of tasks that can be performed remotely. One of the more significant developments is the emergence of Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (XLAUVs) as long-endurance deployment platforms for intervention systems.
Subsea Robotics: Rethinking How Work Gets Done
The subsea industry has optimized around a familiar operating model for the last few decades: mobilize a vessel; deploy equipment; perform a task, recover, and repeat. While that has enabled the industry to operate safely in some of the world’s most challenging environments, it is not the model that will define the next era of offshore operations.
Redefining Flexibility
The subsea industry is transitioning from monolithic, heavy-duty systems toward agile, modular, and highly adaptable expeditionary platforms.