Vehicle Technologythe SATs and training con? rmed the vehicle performance and suitability for MCM search, location and identi? cation missions. The vehicles were supplied through Enamor Ltd. (Gdynia, Poland), Teledyne Gavia’s of? cial representative in Poland. Enamor is a research and pro-duction company focused on new tech-nology and active in many projects in Poland in the ? elds of navigation, com-munication, hydrography and automa-tion. The Gavia Defense AUV has a low-logistics, fully modular design. This facilitates rapid transport and mainte-nance, and is designed to increase op-erational availability and reliability. Each Gavia can also be equipped with a variety of additional sensor modules. This creates an asset which can be con-? gured for MCM, search and salvage or hydrography missions, without needing to be dedicated to just one task. In the future, the AUVs delivered in Poland Steven Gray, ROVOPs, MD. The company has invested can be equipped with modules for multi-$20m in the 4 hydraulic Schilling HD work class ROVs.beam bathymetry, sub-bottom pro? ling or even submarine emulator sonar train- my in order to further develop the train- unique to Schilling work class ROVs, ing targets. ing and competence of its offshore staff. and ? tted with the latest Teledyne CDL This contract marks the ? rst purchase Addressing the talent shortage in the TOGS-NAV (Tiny Optical Gyro System of AUVs for MCM by the Armed Forces subsea industry, the Academy seeks to for navigation) technology unit which of Poland. The knowledge gained from build skill and competence in offshore combines DVL, Fiber Optic Gyro and operating the Gavia AUVs will help de- personnel whatever their current career depth sensors in one compact package velop the concept of use of AUVs in the level. to provide maximum ROV control for Polish maritime theatre. Signi? cant ben- The $350,000 simulator enables ROV safe and ef? cient working.e? ts are expected from a low-logistics pilots to hone their skills onshore, in Steven Gray, ROVOP’s managing di-AUV asset that can carry out both MCM physics-accurate conditions. rector, said, “ROVOP enjoyed strong and hydrography missions. Headquartered in Westhill, Aberdeen- business growth in 2013 and this is set shire, ROVOP is an independent compa- to continue in 2014. In order to deliver ROVOP Starts 2014 ny which is 100% focused on providing the best in class service, we are continu-with GrowthROVs and services to the oil and gas and ing to invest in the latest and most ad-ROVOP has expanded its ? eet of re- offshore wind industries. vanced equipment on the market, staffed motely operated vehicles (ROVs) by The company’s latest ROVs have by the best people, to ensure we are at taking delivery of four new hydraulic been manufactured by FMC Schilling the forefront of technology, reliability work class systems with a further four Robotics and were put through their and competence.new ROVs expected later in the year. paces during acceptance testing by the “Delivery of the highest quality of The company has invested $20 million ROVOP team. The ROVs are equipped service is enabled by our secure inter-in the four hydraulic Schilling HD work with the latest Hammerhead control sys- net accessible management system. The class ROVs, which were delivered dur- tem, which gives pilots the ability to use system, which has now also achieved ing January, and is working to grow its an increased suite of auto functions, in- ISO 9001 certi? cation, ensures the busi-offshore team by 50 to 110. cluding automated manipulator control. ness operates as robustly and effectively ROVOP has also invested in its own The systems are designed around the as possible, with considerable cost sav-ROV simulator for its in-house Acade- 60-minute repair philosophy, which is ings for both ROVOP and our clients.”March 201436 MTRMTR #2 (34-49).indd 36 MTR #2 (34-49).indd 36 2/25/2014 1:58:48 PM2/25/2014 1:58:48 PM