{"id":343575,"date":"2026-03-15T22:38:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/xoceans-x-30-announces-rouv-certification-under-the-wbc3-code-granted-by-lloyds-register\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T12:36:17","slug":"xoceans-x-30-announces-rouv-certification-under-the-wbc3-code-granted-by-lloyds-register","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/xoceans-x-30-announces-rouv-certification-under-the-wbc3-code-granted-by-lloyds-register\/","title":{"rendered":"XOCEAN’s X-30 announces ROUV certification under the WBC3 code granted by Lloyd’s Register"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recently, the Remotely Operated Unmanned Vessel (ROUV<\/em>) X-30<\/strong> from the Irish firm XOCEAN <\/strong>obtained official certification under the Workboat Code Edition 3<\/strong> (WBC3<\/em>). This endorsement, granted by Lloyd’s Register,<\/strong> confirms that the vessel fully complies with the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency regulations, including the specific requirements of Annex 2. <\/p>\n\n

X-30 technology with ROUV certification<\/h2>\n\n

The X-30 stands as one of the first pieces of equipment to align with this regulatory framework updated at the end of 2023. The certification has represented a considerable technical challenge for the maritime sector, due to the rigorous safety standards required to operate in British waters. <\/p>\n\n

Under the technical supervision of XOCEAN, this platform is designed to execute high-precision ocean survey missions. With its capacity to capture high-resolution data, it supports the development of offshore energy infrastructure and the protection of the marine environment. Furthermore, the validation of the X-30 paves the way for its sister vessels<\/a><\/strong> currently in the manufacturing phase, ensuring a consistent expansion of the fleet. <\/p>\n\n

Lloyd’s Register’s unmanned marine systems specialist, Jordan McRuvie, mentions that this achievement is the result of close collaboration between developers and certification authorities. The feasibility of legalizing ROUVs<\/strong> of small dimensions but high technical complexity under the WBC3 standard demonstrates that innovation can coexist with the strictest maritime safety. <\/p>\n\n

Finally, the adoption of this type of unmanned technology represents an efficient solution for offshore operations. The success of the X-30 provides a necessary boost to the industry and sets a quality standard that other organizations must follow. The integration of these autonomous systems allows for the optimization of resources and improves sustainability in seabed mapping missions globally. <\/p>\n\n

Source and photo: LR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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