University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Depth Rating |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Weight in Air |
Total System Weight |
Payload |
Endurance (AUV) |
|
2000m |
1100mm |
800mm |
900mm |
270kg (without equipment) |
40kg |
n/a |
Technical Detail
The Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) “Ocean Modules V8 Offshore” is in service since 2010/2011 and has been used primarily in Swedish territorial waters but also onboard the German research icebreaker “Polarstern” in southern summer season 2015/2016 in the south-eastern Weddell Sea, Antarctica.
In 2015 the ROV system was upgraded with a 20 foot HC Control and Transport container together with a mobile winch (MacArtney type MERMAC R10 / 2125/16, 2-23.5 AHC)
The ROV was primarily used for marine biological research projects (monitoring, visual inspection of cold water coral reefs, Antarctic benthos communities, in situ experimentation). But the system may also be used for projects in physical/chemical oceanography and marine geology.
The ROV system is mobile and containerized, thus operations are possible world-wide including the Arctic and Antarctic depending on sea-ice conditions.
Not specified.
HD Video camera
Osprey Tritech cameras (2)
Still camera Imenco Digital SDS1210
Not specified.
Tritech altimeter
CTD with optode (oxygen) type SAIV
Scientific payload tool skid
Deep Sea LED lamps (Oceanlight Wide Flood)
4 green laser scaler
None specified.
Advanced manipulator ECA 5 – function electric
Not specified.
All potential users of the ROV are obliged to submit applications for ship-time via a web-portal (http://skagerak.gu.customer.i8t.com/).
The ROV system is mobile and containerized, thus operations are possible world-wide including the Arctic and Antarctic depending on sea-ice conditions. The ROV will be available year-round according to an annual cruise plan.
Equipment transportation costs up to a maximum amount will be covered by Eurofleets+. Users should contact EurofleetsPlus@marine.ie prior to submitting an application to ensure shipment costs from their location are covered.
Technical support and preparation for mobilization and demobilization will be provided. Our warehouse facilities and the Robotics Lab workshop in Gothenburg harbour can be utilised for storage of user equipment pre and post survey.
Contact Details
Please contact the Eurofleets+ Evaluation Office at eurofleetsplus@awi.de who will forward any logistical questions to the vessel operator.
Please indicate any clearances required for area or type of activity?
Not specified.
Infrastructure availability by year/time of year for EF+:
Year |
Availability by Month |
Not available (by Month) |
2020 |
June – Dec |
Jan – May |
2021 |
Jan – Dec |
n/a |
2022 |
Jan – Dec |
n/a |