Innovators of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), SEAMOR has partnered with Voyis to integrate leading underwater imaging into its subsea robotics.
The partnership brings together the powerful capabilities of the SEAMOR Mako ROV and the precision of the Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera, to transform underwater inspection and exploration across various industries.
SEAMOR designs, develops, and delivers reliable, versatile, and robust ROVs. The Mako ROV is a portable and adaptable design, ideal for a wide range of underwater applications including aquaculture, port security, marine research, and underwater inspection of pipes and hydro dams. The Mako ROV boasts an impressive depth rating of 600 meters (2,000 feet) and can be remotely operated using standard umbilical lengths of up to 950 meters (3,000 feet).
Voyis produces innovative underwater imaging solutions. This includes its Discovery Stereo Camera, delivering unparalleled clarity and precision in capturing underwater environments, with real-time 3D models and high-quality underwater imaging.
Applications
Two key sectors that stand to benefit from the integration of the Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera with the SEAMOR Mako ROV are the aquaculture and hydroelectric industries.
With SEAMOR’s expertise in the aquaculture industry, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount, the SEAMOR ROV equipped with the Voyis stereo camera will improve:
- Routine net inspections
- Regulatory compliance work
- Mort recovery
- Inspection of cages, docks, pipes, cables, and moorings
- Recovery of expensive lost equipment
- Surveying and sampling of seabed
These tasks, among others, can now be completed without the need for costly commercial dive teams, resulting in significant savings.
Environmental specialists can leverage the capabilities of the SEAMOR ROV and the Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera to conduct high-resolution photographic surveys and other ocean bottom deployments. The result is a more comprehensive understanding of underwater environments, facilitating early detection of issues such as seabed pollution, fish disease, or pen leaks.
In the realm of hydro dams, the collaboration between SEAMOR and Voyis addresses a need for secure power supplies. The partners state that Hydroelectric companies worldwide prioritize the reliability of their systems, and the SEAMOR ROV, equipped with the Voyis stereo camera, is now an invaluable tool for ensuring system integrity. These ROVs perform routine underwater inspections and tooling tasks, ensuring the consistent and secure supply of electricity and gas.
With their reasonable pricing, lightweight design, and ease of deployment, SEAMOR assert that its ROVs are becoming the preferred choice for hydro companies looking for a versatile solution for underwater inspections.
The Discovery Stereo enables users to capture high resolution stills images, as well as real-time 3D models of critical structures, for more precise decision-making.
The partners add that this collaboration marks a significant milestone in underwater exploration and inspection. By combining the expertise of SEAMOR Research and Voyis, industries that rely on underwater operations can now access state-of-the-art technology that enhances safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
