ASV C-Worker completes trials
UK-based Autonomous Surface Vehicles’ (ASV) C-Worker 6 has successfully completed deep-sea trials in the Gulf of Mexico.
The 6m vessel carried out a seabed transponder calibration in 1,300m deep waters in rough conditions with 2.5m waves.
Designed and built at the company’s waterside facility in Portsmouth, it is said to be the world’s first unmanned oil and gas workboat.
“This unique unmanned capability could save the oil and gas industry millions of dollars. The proven ability to conduct precise subsea positioning in challenging conditions, broadens the possible applications for C-Worker,” said Brian Anderson, technical sales manager, ASV.
Now, the company has completed the construction of a second C-Worker, with sea trials now taking place in the UK.
Set up in 1998, ASV provides unmanned marine systems using the latest advances in autonomous technology for the military and security, oil and gas and science and survey industries.
By Rachael Doyle
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