Kongsberg secure camera order for Fugro
Kongsberg Maritime has received substantial orders from Fugro, the Netherlands based geotechnical, survey and geosciences company, for an extensive suite of cameras and scanning sonars as part of its Global 2010 ROV sensor refurbishment and newbuild programme.
The orders include more than 140 high performance Kongsberg Maritime underwater navigation and inspection video cameras, numerous lamps and more than 35 Kongsberg Mesotech obstacle avoidance scanning sonars. Further orders are also expected.
‘The greatest importance is placed on the accuracy and reliability of the payload of sensors we choose for our world class ROV Systems, and after many years of putting Kongsberg Maritime’s equipment through its paces, we are impressed with the comprehensive range of high quality, dependable and well supported equipment offered’, said Jim Mann, Fugro’s global ROV manager.
As well as the latest versions of these low light navigation and high resolution colour zoom cameras, Kongsberg Maritime will be supplying over 20 of its new low light OE13-124/5 BIT navigation cameras and six ultra high resolution imaging sonars.
The OE13-124 (625 Line/50Hz) and OE13-125 (525 Line/60Hz) BIT cameras are Kongberg’s new generation of low light underwater cameras, delivering excellent light sensitivity, image quality and viewing range performance.
This enhanced viewing capability enables users to undertake more accurate, long range underwater vehicle navigation and surveillance in low light and in turbid water conditions. The OE13-124 has a reduced lag characteristic and immunity to image burn.
These capabilities, combined with a host of other features, result in significantly improved image definition, contrast, lag and low noise levels across a wide dynamic brightness range.
The new cameras and sonars will be fitted to Fugro’s existing global fleet of Work Class, Intermediate Class and Observation Class ROVs, whilst the equipment for the newbuild fleet will be installed on the Fugro FCV 3000 and new FCV 2000 Work Class ROV systems, which are built in-house in Singapore. The sensors will provide accurate navigation and inspection imaging support for a broad range of applications, including marine construction support, inspection, repair and maintenance, pipeline and seabed survey and drill rig support.
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