Seabed Excavator
GENERAL
Depth rating | 2500 m |
Power pack | 150 HPU |
Speed forward | 1 + knots |
Speed lateral | 1 + knots |
Weight (Subsea) | Approx: 12 t |
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
The Subsea Excavator is a multipurpose subsea tool carrier and dredging vehicle capable of working at 2,500m water depth. The system is developed and operated by Swire Seabed AS.
Working areas for the Seabed Excavator:
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Excavating and dredging
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Decommissioning
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Removal/relocation of drill cutting and rock dumping
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Loading of cargo into baskets
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Removal and recovery of subsea structures
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Cutting and grinding
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Handling of cargo from ship wrecks
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Seabed sampling
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Spud can operations
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Subsea drills well centers
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Scour protections
SEABED EXCAVATOR IN ACTION