ROV ÆGIR 6000

University of Bergen, Postboks 7803, N-5020 Bergen, Norway

http://www.uib.no/geo

Work-class ROV specially equipped for science with samplers and sensors.

Sufficiently powered to operate seafloor drilling systems and to install and maintain seafloor observatories.

Designed for operation from both RVs G.O. Sars and Kronprins Haakon (using the latter’s moon-pool when operating in ice-covered water).

To be used on G.O. Sars only in Eurofletes+.

The ROV is equipped with a high-quality camera and navigation systems, and comes standard with a range of sensors and sampling equipment.

Gas sampler, Fluid, Sediment, Bio and Rock samplers, Microbiology, Macro biology, Methane sensor, CO2 sensor, Multi-beam echo sounder

Equipped with delicate pincers for taking targeted samples

1000m+

The ROV will be available on board the RV G.O. Sars for a maximum of 10 days.  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.   

Users will be supported by University of Bergen and IMR staff. 

Applicants are welcomed to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application with the operator of ROV ÆGIR 6000 at e-mail address: rolf.pedersen@geo.uib.no or Stig.Vagenes@uib.no