Brazilian Order for Tritech’s Gemini
Tritech International, UK, has sold its multibeam sonar Gemini to remotely operated vehicle (ROV) provider Sistac Sistemas de Acesso in Brazil. Sistac initially hired a deep-rate Gemini to evaluate its performance during sea trials and, after the company had observed its capabilities, subsequently purchased the sonar. The Gemini 720id multibeam sonar is now the primary sonar onboard Sistac’s Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) Atom work-class remotely operated vehicle (WROV).
The sale of a key product follows recent in-country product demonstrations and the opening of Tritech’s dedicated support hub where the company provides certified after sales and technical support through its partner MACSEA Ltda.
Tritech’s Gemini multibeam imaging range offers users a real-time, 120 degree field of view and operates at 720kHz with a range of up to 120m, making it ideal for obstacle avoidance and target detection. The Gemini sonar is available as a shallow 300m version (720i) or deep-rated to 4,000m (720id) in aluminium or titanium housing.
Sistac was founded in 1995 initially to provide local diving and rope access services and in 2007 began providing ROV support in the area. The ATOM ROV is stationed on board the Sistac Vitória vessel, which is hired by Petrobras for ROV and dive support operations. MACSEA Ltda, established in 1980, has extensive experience in the underwater technology market and provides in-country customer support as a Tritech Certified Service Centre.
