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April 2006

As of April 2006 the following Projects were carried out during a total of 230 hours of flying time with a Seaeye Falcon ROV, serial number 1238 effectively completing 161 operational ROV dives.

University of Victoria
In April 2006 SubOceanic receives an MOU from the University of Victoria for the utilisation of the Seaeye Falcon ROV in conjunction with a UVic Research Project to improve the interface between ROV Pilots whilst utilising a 5 function manipulator. In order to carry out this project the Falcon ROV will have the following upgrades carried out to it:
A Falcon Fibre optic upgrade comprising: a cabin junction box with fibre MUX and WDM, a vehicle fibre MUX PCB including MUX PSU and WDM, a vehicle JB fibre optic bullhead and adapter, and a JB deck cable. UVic shall also purchase a Hydro-Lek 5 DOF (5 function) skid mounted, Falcon ROV compatible 5 function manipulator for this Project. SubOceanic shall also have access to the use of this manipulator for their own projects.

The Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering
At the request of the CIME SubOceanic carries out a powerpoint and digital video presentation of the capabilities, track record and developments and upgrades to the Seaeye Falcon ROV at this Branch Meeting at Ladysmith, Vancouver Island.

February 2006

Alaska Power & Telephone
In late February 2006 SubOceanic mobilised to Skagway Alaska to survey a 30" HDPE freshwater intake pipeline located beneath the frozen surface of Goat Lake. This pipeline provided water for power generation in Skagway and the complete ROV system and personnel were ferried to the lake (Which is surrounded by mountains.) aboard a helicopter. Despite the extreme logistical and weather conditions this survey project was completed to the clients satisfaction in a short period of time.

January 2006

Department Of National Defence - Seaforth Engineering Group Inc.
This lengthy Project commenced early January when SubOceanic mobilised aboard the MV Richardson Point for Seaforth Engineering and the DND to commence surveys at various locations around Vancouver Island to search for 2nd World War Unexploded Ordnance. Several mortar rounds and a practice bomb were located with Seaforths onboard Magnetometer, Sidescan sonar and Multi Beam Sonar. The SubOceanic Falcon ROV then acquired these UXO targets on the seabed, surveyed them and digitally recorded the results. Further surveys of other sites are expected later this year.

 

 

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