Autonomous vessels spark LARS demand
Norwegian hook and LARS manufacturer Henriksen is bringing its latest technology to Seawork this year, the 25th anniversary of the on-water commercial marine show.
The surging demand for surface and subsea autonomous vessels, says Henriksen, means Launch and Recovery Systems will also see a surge – and the company is on hand to supply its boat lift technology to address the issue.
“We are finding that our expertise in boat lift technology can be applied to the more complex engineering tasks of launching and recovering unmanned craft. Naval and civilian applications that that we have addressed can range from survey AUVs to USVs for autonomous mine clearance craft or for the rapid recovery of high-speed special forces inflatables.”
Henriksen, which is based in Tønsberg, began with single point lifting hooks and has now expanded into a wide range of different types.
“Every Launch and Recovery System developed at the Henriksen factory on the Oslofjord is unique as it will be designed and built to accommodate a specific craft. It must also be designed so it can be accommodated by the vessel carrying it, whether as a permanent installation or as a temporary, mission specific unit.
“From tow hooks to multi-point systems, all are manufactured to meet the simple maxim that they cannot fail,” the spokesman said, adding that the firm as a 100% safety record.
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