Deep Ocean Search (DOS) Ltd Announces Partnership with Deep Sea Vision (DSV)
Deep Ocean Search (DOS) Ltd has recently unveiled its latest innovation, the Mariner XL ROV, and simultaneously signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Deep Sea Vision (DSV), a prominent US-based deep-water survey company. DSV specializes in utilizing Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) like the Kongsberg Hugin 6000, capable of diving to depths of 6,000 meters, with a proven track record in the deep ocean exploration sector.
By joining forces to cater to mutual clients, DSV and DOS will be able to provide a comprehensive range of AUV and ROV services from a single platform, leveraging the expertise of shared multirole personnel.
The Mariner XL ROV
The Mariner XL is a state-of-the-art WROV that can operate at depths of up to 6,000 meters. This versatile ROV can be rapidly mobilized for deployment anywhere in the world and offers a range of functionalities, including:
- Launch & Recovery System
- Ultra-long Range Inertial and Acoustic Positioning System
- Pilot Station
- Storage Space
The Mariner XL is housed in just four 20-foot containers, making it highly portable and easy to deploy. No major modifications to the support vessel are required for deployment, and calibration is not necessary. The Argus Mariner XL is a lightweight work-class ROV designed for a variety of deep-sea operations, including inspection, sampling, object recovery, imaging, and data acquisition.
Survey Services Offered
DOS provides a range of survey services using the Mariner XL ROV, including:
- Geophysical Acquisitions
- Photogrammetry
- Metrology
- Sampling
- Rig Move or ROV Survey/Sampling
- Field Development/Construction Survey
- Subsea Structure Inspection
- TDP Monitoring
- Pre-lay/Post Lay Survey
- Debris Survey
- Out of Straightness Survey
Customers of DOS include a diverse range of industries, government agencies, National Oil Companies (NOCs), and private clients.
With the Mariner XL ROV and the strategic partnership with Deep Sea Vision, DOS is poised to offer cutting-edge deep-sea exploration and survey solutions to clients worldwide.