REV Ocean has acquired the Supporter 6000 ROV from Kystdesign in Aksdal, Norway.
The ROV will be one of the most important tools used to achieve the core scientific goals of the REV Ocean research vessel.
REV Ocean, will be equipped for conducting missions that cover the entire marine ecosystem. The vessel will be used by scientists and innovators worldwide to develop ocean solutions and conduct research on issues such as plastic pollution, CO2 impacts on the ocean and unsustainable fishing practices.
The deep-diving Supporter ROV allows close-up observation, experimentation and behavioral study of ecosystems living at depths that are typically inaccessible. The ROV will be fitted with cameras, sonars, manipulator arms, suction samplers and a wide range of scientific sensors. It will be launched through the ship’s moon pool, enabling dives in harsh weather and in ice infested waters. It will also be operated from a control room where ROV-pilots, mission specialists and scientists can interact during the dives.
The ROV is designed to fulfill REV Ocean’s essential science needs including deep sea geophysical surveys, exploring hydrothermal systems, conducting complex sampling programs, and filming rarely observed deep-sea ecosystems. The ROV can accommodate up to 24 hydraulic tooling functions, up to 16 scientific sensors and 10 camera connectors. All hydraulic functions are proportionally controlled, and all electrical power supplies are ground fault monitored. The ROV control system offers a variety of auto-functions like AutoPOS and AutoTRACK capabilities.