Technology
Recent years has seen the implementation of marine oil and gas field decommissioning as these wells reach the end of their commercial lives. The technology developed to undertake the dismantling of the surface and subsea infrastructure have been adapted to suit our shipwreck salvage & recovery projects. Subsequently, our tooling and methodologies are tried, tested and fit for purpose.
Whilst SalvOcean currently utilises hydraulic subsea equipment that operate with biodegradable synthetic oils, we are developing systems that replace these oils with natural seawater, developing a risk free approach to operating in the marine environment.
We reinvest into the development of further marine subsea tooling design, with the environment being the formost important aspect when doing so.
Vessel Options:
SalvOcean takes advantage of the marine oil, gas and renewables sector vessels for its survey and salvage operations, ensuring the company has a modern, safe and compliant platform to conduct operations from. All vessels are equipped with dynamic positioning systems that allow for pinpoint accuracy when operating at sea, along with cranage and launch & recovery systems equipped with active heave compensation and constant tension systems, this allows for safe deployment, operation and recovery of our salvage systems despite inclement weather conditions
Photogrammetry:
Using the latest in digital technology, SalvOcean generates highly detailed digital 3D visualisations of the shipwrecks surveyed in real time. These images allow us to clearly understand the shipwreck and develop the salvage recovery plans accordingly. SalvOcean also employs further acoustic technology that facilitates “see through” pitch black and often turbid waters.
Remote Sensing Technology:
SalvOcean is currently working with various new groundbreaking technologies in order to allow for remote detection of precious and non-ferrous metals contained within shipwrecks. The development and use of these systems will bring further efficiencies to operations.
Remote Intervention:
Understanding the risks associated with human (diver) intervention, we utilises tried and tested remotely operated technology to allow for the most efficient and safe extraction of cargoes from shipwrecks while also ensuring the impact on the environment is as low as is reasonably practicable.
Research & Development:
Where required, SalvOcean has the inhouse and 3rd party ability to develop further technologies to enhance the business; it has developed the world’s first ‘expendable’ ROV, small enough to penetrate cargo spaces and identify cargoes prior to salvage extraction. It has also refined existing tech to assist in cutting into shipwrecks with the least amount of trauma to the wreck as possible using water as the cutting medium. Future research into laser cutting technology is planned.