Discussion board Vitality Applied sciences stated Thursday it had secured a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) group to provide a work-class remotely operated car (ROV).
The system has been acquired by SALMO following an Pressing Functionality Requirement (UCR) from its buyer, which was introduced in Might. The ROV will complement and improve the prevailing UK Defence salvage capabilities managed by SALMO and might be used to help salvage and wreck surveys.
The XLX-C Work class ROV was manufactured at FET’s UK facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, and might be delivered this yr.
The contract features a two-year help answer, guarantee and spares package deal, vessel integration and sea trials help, a coaching package deal and the potential for upgrades and additions.
FET has beforehand equipped ROVs and submarine rescue autos to main Asian navies and constructed emergency life help retailer (ELSS) pods for the Hellenic Navy.
