Taiwanese offshore geophysical and geotechnical investigation firm PDE Offshore has upgraded its underwater acoustic positioning system onboard MV Geo Vitality to Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 USBL system.
The improve will additional improve PDE Offshore’s functionality within the exploration of offshore renewable vitality (ORE) in Taiwan, the corporate stated.
Having already used Sonardyne’s Mini Ranger 2 for a number of years, investing within the full Ranger 2 system was a logical alternative to supply the dependable dynamic positioning references important for the vessel’s operations, while additionally giving the aptitude for working in higher depths and tougher circumstances, in line with PDE Offshore.
Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 system can be utilized to trace subsea belongings, for positioning or communication with an underwater car, or dynamically positioning of the vessel. It’s appropriate to be used for each survey and development phases of ORE and helps advanced monitoring situations comparable to constructions and automobiles with a number of transponders and a number of distant offsets.
“It was a easy and logical option to go forward and improve to the Ranger 2 system to enhance {our capability} to tackle higher tasks within the area,” stated Huang Hsin-chih, President of PDE Offshore.
“Taiwan’s ambitions of changing into a inexperienced island means it’s quick changing into a number one participant offshore wind in Asia Pacific. We’re happy to be a component this vitality transition via PDE Offshore’s continued confidence and funding in our merchandise,” added Dan Tan, Regional Gross sales Supervisor for Sonardyne in Singapore.
As well as, PDE Offshore’s geotechnical vessel Geo Energy, additionally geared up with Ranger 2 USBL system, is presently beneath conversion work and can be part of the fleet in mid-2024. The vessel with provide each seabed and downhole cone penetration testing providers.
