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The company DeepOcean has confirmed that the survey and IMR vessel Glomar Supporter is fully operational following a refitting phase at its subsea base. This unit underwent a deep structural renovation in 2021 and now integrates cutting-edge tools that enhance its response capacity in demanding environments.
The advanced equipment of the Glomar vessel
The vessel has been equipped with a work-class ROV and permanently installed inspection systems, ensuring constant operability without relying on external equipment mobilization. The Glomar Supporter stands out for its versatility, allowing for boulder clearance, construction support, and visual inspections using multibeam echosounder (MBES). Furthermore, its design allows for both hull-mounted and towed surveys, establishing itself as an agile platform for light intervention.
One of the new features is the implementation of a robust digital infrastructure. This technical upgrade enables the vessel to execute remote solutions, allowing subsea supervision and control tasks to be managed from onshore centers.
The asset’s operational deployment already has a defined destination. Company management has scheduled the vessel to provide specialized ROV support in the West of Shetland region. This initial mission will validate the efficiency of the new facilities and the crew’s ability to handle the integrated systems in one of the sector’s most technically active areas.
Source and photo: DeepOcean