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UL_MRE-ROV
UL Work ROV
Infrastructure Profile
Infrastructure Provider
Location
University of Limerick
Organisation & Address
University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Link to Vessel/Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)
NA
Normal Area of Operation
Ireland, can be used abroad depending on shipping/transport costs
Maximum Number of Days Available
14 days
Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available
€ 2,000.00
Overview
Depth Rating
2000 m
Length
2.5 m
Width
2.5 m
Height (incl. draft for USV)
3 m
Weight in Air
3000 kg
Total System Weight
20000 kg
Payload
150 kg
Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available
150 kg
Scientific and Technical Specifications
General Information
UL_MRE-ROV is a 2000 m work class ROV with advanced OceanRINGS control systems. Full LARS and TMS systems as well as free-swim system capabilities. IXBLUE PHINS coupled with Nortek DVL offers very accurate navigation, OceanRINGS offers manual control through to semi-autonomous control and through to fully autonomous control modes. The ROV offers accurate positioning and waypoint following subsea, a capability that is not generally available on commercial ROVs.
UL_MRE-ROV system has survey grade navigation capability, allowing for survey grade deliveries. Payload capability is over 120 kgs with typical survey instruments including multibeam Sonar, Laser line imaging, 4K video, environmental sensor suite and still camera / strobe for photogrammetry. The MRE-ROV is suited to offshore inspection and intervention work with 2 onboard shilling manipulators and smart hydraulic work pack.
Vessel Requirements (if applicable)
Vessel with DP or capability to Anchor up
Thrusters
3 vertical, 4 horizontal
Cameras
UHD (multiple), low light, multispectral, DSLR with strobes, Colour pan/tilt/zoom etc.
Positioning (USBL, etc.)
IxBlue PHINS INS (with aiding, submersible GPS, USBL etc)
Instruments/Scientific Payload
Payload capability is over 120 kgs with typical survey instruments including multibeam Sonar, Laser line imaging, 4K video, environmental sensor suite and still camera / strobe for photogrammetry. The MRE-ROV is suited to offshore inspection and intervention work with 2 onboard shilling manipulators and smart hydraulic work pack.
Optional Items
Can integrate and carry almost any appropriate payload
Manipulators
2 x Shilling Manips (rigmaster, 7P or 2 x 7P)
TMS (Tether Management System (ROV ONLY)), LARS details (if applicable)
Garage based TMS with 400 m of tether on subsea
Support offered to AQUARIUS users
The access includes integration work for user hardware and software. The access also includes operators, pilot + 2 technicians, during the operational days. These operators will complete all parts of the mission, effectively performing all subsea navigation and operations required for the user. The operator will also offer intervention work such as sediment coring.
The minimum access is 5 days of operations with typical access being 7 – 10 days. The access includes training of the system, expected output including working on navigational data and survey data streams. There is some preparation work such as integration and training included, this is done prior to operational days. The user can be onsite during operation or have access through a virtual component.
The access allows for full integration of user hardware and software to the MRE-ROV platform. The datasets from operational days in the desired format will be provided to the end user. This service and operational capabilities is not typically available in the market. We can place the ROV at a specific GPS coordinate or list of coordinates (waypoints) subsea and we can take samples or cores at specific GPS coordinates. Overall operations suited to inspection or full intervention work.
Infrastructure Availability and Contact Details
Year 2025
Flexible on area of operations, available all months
Year 2026
Flexible on area of operations, available all months
Year 2027
Flexible on area of operations, available all months
Contact email for applicants to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application
gerard.dooly[at]ul.ie
Certification and Clearance Requirements
Diplomatic clearances or permits required for area or type of activity
Dependent on area of operations – discussion needed
Additional training required
The access includes training of the system, expected output including working on navigational data and survey data streams. There is some preparation work such as integration and training included in the unit cost, this is done prior to operational days. The user can be onsite during operation or have access through a virtual component. The training will be provided and organized by the Infrastructure Operator.