Blue Ocean Monitoring strengthens toolkit with Iver3 AUV
Blue Ocean Monitoring recently purchased an L3Harris Technologies Iver3 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to support its global survey operations. This advanced AUV offers a highly efficient alternative to traditional vessel-based surveys by reducing project costs, time and risks. Capable of operating at depths up to 200 metres, the compact design allows for easy deployment from small vessels or directly from shore.
The Iver3 is equipped with an EdgeTech 2205B sonar, combining sidescan sonar with an interferometric phase differencing bathymetry system (PDBS), providing superior bathymetric data. With an open system architecture and modular payload, Blue Ocean Monitoring can easily integrate emerging sensor technologies to meet evolving survey requirements.
Shallow- and deep-water operations
Keith Wallace, chief commercial officer, Blue Ocean Monitoring, stated: “The Iver3 AUV is a powerful addition to the expanding range of innovative technology we operate and the services we can provide. We have responded directly to our clients’ feedback by comprehensively assessing the latest available technology and procuring what we believe is a superior light-class AUV for near-field infrastructure and benthic surveys.”
Dave Zack, president of maritime, L3Harris, also expressed his support for the collaboration, highlighting the AUV’s reliability and mission success: “The IVER is a highly proficient, state-of-the-art open system design with proven capability in long-endurance missions for both shallow- and deep-water operations, that delivers the highest level of safety, reliability and mission success for our customers’ needs.”
Simon Illingworth, managing director, Blue Ocean Monitoring, added: “We have immediate requirements for subsea pipeline inspection surveys, shallow-water bathymetry surveys and benthic habitat monitoring; however, there are many other applications that we are currently exploring. The AUV has open system architecture and a modular payload which allows us to be flexible, but it also gives us the opportunity to integrate and test emerging sensor technologies easily as they become available.”