World-first autonomous subsea survey and inspection system
A Darlington, UK-based subsea specialist is developing a docking system to enable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to remain at offshore wind farm sites without a support vessel. The company claims that the move could shave £1.1billion from the operating cost of Europe’s offshore wind farms and would be a world-first in the sector.
A Darlington, UK-based subsea specialist is developing a docking system to enable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to remain at offshore wind farm sites without a support vessel. The company claims that the move could shave £1.1billion from the operating cost of Europe’s offshore wind farms and would be a world-first in the sector.
