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Ocean Infinity Launches First Fleet of Fully Autonomous Robotic Ships for Oil Research and Exploration Activities

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 04/02/2020 at 11:16
Updated on 04/02/2020 at 11:28
Ocean Infinity lança primeira frota de robôs marinhos totalmente autônomos para atividades de pesquisa e exploração de petróleo
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Ocean Infinity, a Research and Exploration Company, Launches a New Pioneering Ocean Robotics and Data Technology Company Called Armada.

Ocean Infinity stated that Armada, focusing on the combination of technology and sustainability, would initially add fifteen custom-built underwater robots to the current fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) of Ocean Infinity.

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According to the company, the launch of Armada marks a significant technological advancement in the sector. Each uncrewed surface robot will serve a wide range of industries, being fully equipped to perform a multitude of offshore data acquisition and intervention operations up to a depth of 6,000 meters.

These robotic vessels will be capable of remotely deploying a wide array of the latest sensors, in addition to AUVs and ROVs for visual and acoustic data acquisition.

The Armada fleet does not require people on board or a nearby host vessel. Instead, they will be controlled and operated by experienced mariners via satellite communications from ground facilities in Austin, TX, and Southampton.

The fleet’s approach produces up to 90% less CO2 than other conventional research vessels, making it also the most environmentally sustainable company in the sector.

The Armada fleet is currently under construction and is expected to be deployed by the end of 2020.

Oliver Plunkett, CEO of Ocean Infinity, said: “We have been driven to innovate by the desire to further reduce our impact on the environment and the time people spend at sea. We have created an extraordinary team that has world-leading expertise to take this next step in our business for the benefit of our clients and all those who work with us. ”

Dan Hook, Managing Director of Armada, added: “We are very excited to launch Armada, which perfectly complements the other service offerings of the Ocean Infinity Group.

“The pioneering technology makes our operations world leaders in sustainability and environmental safety, while still achieving the highest levels of quality and data value for our clients.

“Without the need for a host vessel, we are paving new paths in underwater technology and data. We look forward to providing our new and existing clients with the best-in-class solution that will be revolutionary for the sector. ”

Paulo Nogueira

Eletrotécnica formado em umas das instituições de ensino técnico do país, o Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF ( Antigo CEFET), atuei diversos anos na áreas de petróleo e gás offshore, energia e construção. Hoje com mais de 8 mil publicações em revistas e blogs online sobre o setor de energia, o foco é prover informações em tempo real do mercado de empregabilidade do Brasil, macro e micro economia e empreendedorismo. Para dúvidas, sugestões e correções, entre em contato no e-mail informe@en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Vale lembrar que não aceitamos currículos neste contato.

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