Offshore staff
FRANCE — Surface navigation company Exail has secured a contract to supply several units of its Octans Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) for integration into the Bourbon Subsea Services fleet.
The companies plan to install these units on multiple Bourbon Evolution 800 Series multi-purpose support vessels dedicated to subsea operations at depths down to 3,000 m.
The Octans AHRS are designed to enhance vessel efficiency in installation, maintenance and repair tasks for the oil and gas, and offshore wind industries.
Providing highly accurate measurements for roll, pitch and heave, Exail said Octans will serve as a survey-grade surface gyrocompass and motion sensor, integrated into the vessels’ Class 3 dynamic positioning (DP3) system. This integration is designed to result in precise positioning and stabilization over underwater structures, ensuring safe deployment of cranes, ROVs, and supporting efficient survey and saturation diving operations.
Bourbon Subsea Services CEO Stephan Midenet said, “With the deployment of ROVs and the execution of complex subsea operations, DP3-type dynamic positioning is essential on our vessels. Additionally, to support survey services such as positioning, inspection and metrology, a high level of specification demands the best-in-class motion sensors for safe operations."
04.25.2024
