ROV Capacity for Gardline Increased
UK-based Gardline has increased its ROV capability to its portfolio of site investigation services, having recently taken delivery of a Saab Seaeye Cougar XT2000 inspection/light work class ROV. The ROV package includes a dedicated launch/recovery system and can be operated in either TMS or free swimming configuration. It is also containerised for rapid mobilisation to Gardline vessels to suit project requirements, either stand-alone or in conjunction with geophysical, geotechnical and environmental surveys in all water depths.
The Cougar is capable of accommodating a variety of payloads and sensors to facilitate targeted seabed inspection, light intervention and survey and is rated to 2,000m water depth.
The system has successfully completed two North Sea projects, and is aimed at both oil & gas and renewable energy markets such as drilling site surveys, pipeline and cable inspections, and UXO investigation.
Maintained and operated in-house, one of the key benefits to the customer base of developing an ROV capability is the integration with its existing services which improves the quality of its deliverables, service reliability and cost efficiency.
Gardline intends to further expand its ROV capability in future in response to market demands and technology improvements.
