Mission accomplished!
Following an exciting (and challenging) Research & Development Programme and a considerable
investment effort, NextGeo is proud to present its new ground-breaking technological jewel: the high
speed survey ROV SUPERIOR.
The successful result of a fruitful collaboration between our R&D and Technical Departments and the
high-tech ROV manufacturer Kystdesign, our HS-ROV Superior is a fast survey class hydraulic ROV
system for surveys down to 3000 meter water depth. The whole innovation programme was selected
and granted financial support by the Italian Government within the “Accordi per l’Innovazione”
framework (MIMIT).
The system is characterised by a compact and integrated mechanical architecture, powerful and
accessible hydraulic functions and a user friendly real time control system. Thanks to its
hydrodynamic shape, powerful propulsion and modular structure, the vehicle can reach very high
survey speeds, though still ensuring best data quality. It comes with a specially designed LARS which
allows easier and safer deployment, even in rougher weather.
Following a successful FAT carried out a few weeks ago, the system has been mobilised on the newly
acquired group vessel MPSV Ievoli Relume in IJmuiden, The Netherlands.
The whole spread has now arrived in the Mediterranean Sea, where it will be employed for survey
activities on some of the most important offshore energy infrastructures of the area.
Another big step ahead on our way to support a safe, efficient, affordable and sustainable energy
supply to the world.
