Offshore staff
NORWAY — Argeo has released the first uncrewed, remotely supervised survey and inspection vehicle named Argeo Argus.
The uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) will conduct advanced mapping and inspection services using robotics and autonomous ocean space technology for offshore and energy projects in water depths from 2 m to 200 m.
The Argeo Argus is a multipurpose USV for offshore and coastal applications, offering a stable, low-emission hybrid platform equipped with navigation, supervision, and hydrographic and geophysical technology.
The vessel was built at Maritime Robotics in Trondheim, Norway, in close collaboration with Argeo.
"Yearly global spending on offshore wind will double to more than US$100 billion in 2030," said Argeo CEO Trond Crantz. "The demand for accurate mapping of the oceans will increase rapidly."
The main focus was to reduce the carbon footprint of the vessel, and the company managed a 95% reduction in the emission compared to a traditional manned vessel. The company's goal is 100%, which it aims to reach soon.
The name Argus comes from Greek mythology, meaning a giant with a hundred eyes.
06.16.2022
