Ennsub has been awarded a £2 million (US$3.1 million) contract by Benthic to build a portable launch and recovery system for its latest addition to its seabed drilling and geotechnical drill fleet.
The launch and recovery system (LARS4) features active heave compensation and 3000m deployment capability. It has been designed to provide an enhanced deployment capability in deep and ultra-deepwater conditions and harsh environments. It has been configured to allow mobilization of Benthic’s portable remotely operated drills on a wider range of vessels than was previously possible.
The contract includes the detailed design, manufacture and testing of a fully-integrated launch and recovery solution, comprising of a high-speed electric winch with active heave compensation, bespoke deployment system and all associated power and control systems. The work will be undertaken at Ennsub’s new production facility in Teesside, UK.
The equipment, which is estimated to take around eight months to design and build, will undergo detailed commissioning during 2Q 2015 and will commence operations later that year.