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GLOBAL
EXPLORER |
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The
Global Explorer ROV system is a unique underwater
science and survey tool that has demonstrated
outstanding performance in high resolution digital and
HDTV imaging and geological and biological sampling.
It is extremely reliable and capable of precise
maneuvering in shallow
and deep water operations. The Global Explorer
has made numerous dives
exceeding 9000'.
The system has a low overall weight and uses modular
components, making it highly mobile
and economically transportable by air using common aircraft
with side load capability such
as the Boeing 737‑200. It can also be
transported on land by rail or truck in a single 40' container. |
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Available for short term and long term lease |
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Can be
quickly mobilized in just hours for emergency response |
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Total system weight of 25,000 lb |
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Deep and shallow water science and survey |
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Tethered free swimming or towed operation |
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10,000-ft vehicle depth rating |
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Emergency
Response Operations |
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The
Global Explorer is available for emergency response
operations. The system is highly mobile and can be
deployed
rapidly to remote locations. |
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Downed aircraft |
For emergency operations call
(508)
540-6732 or (508) 548-7155 |
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Submarine rescue |
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Emergency salvage |
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Emergency recovery |
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Configurable
for Specific Science Surveys |
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The
Global Explorer can be configured for science and
exploration surveys in accordance with specific lease
requirements and equipped with biological and geological
sampling tools for most any marine science application. |
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Midwater |
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Benthic |
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Pelagic |
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Geological |
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Environmental |
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Radiation and or chemical spill |
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Configurable
for Pre and Post Work Surveys |
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The
sonar and imaging systems available on the Global
Explorer, and its demonstrated agility and
maneuverability, provide the tools required for
pre and post pipeline lay surveys. The system has proved highly capable in
pre-pipe laying biological surveys in the Gulf of
Mexico. |
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Operate as
a Maneuverable Tow Sled |
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In
addition to shallow and deep water ROV operations, the
Global Explorer can be operated as a maneuverable tow
sled to cover large areas in search and survey
operations. The armored cable is attached directly to
the vehicle from the winch and the vehicle is towed in
shallow or deep water. Floats attached to the armored
cable near the vehicle neutralize the cable weight to
allow the vehicle to be stopped at any time and operated
normally as an ROV. |
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Light Weight
and Modular for Air Transport |
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The two heaviest components
of the Global Explorer ROV system are the vehicle and
the winch. The winch includes armored cable, a clump
weight and neutral tether. For shallow water operations,
the system weight can be nearly halved by using a hand
tended neutrally buoyant tether.
See system
weights here. |
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At
Sea Operations |
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A 4-person
crew is recommended for a 10–12 hour day.
Operating personnel are provided by Deep Sea Systems
International, Inc. Properly qualified personnel
may instead be provided by the lessee by prior agreement
with DSSI. However, in all cases at least one DSSI
representative is required to be a member of the crew
for the full period of the lease. |
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Precision
Navigation Services |
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DSSI can
assist in locating a navigation service contractor that
can provide an integrated precision navigation system
for tracking of the Global Explorer ROV and the
support vessel. The system would use the vehicle
position data provided by the Trackpoint IIC system. |
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