Global Marine Systems acquired the Q1000 Jet Trencher, a jet trenching remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
The new submersible compliments the existing burial equipment portfolio and is designed for pre and post-lay trenching as well as simultaneous lay and burial in the offshore subsea cable sectors.
The Q1000’s modular design allows it to be easily mobilized onto vessels. With 1000hp of total installed and variable jetting power, the ROV is suitable for trenching pipelines, umbilicals and cables to a burial depth of 3m at a speed of up to 400m/hr.
Operationally rated to a depth of 1000m, the Q1000 is easily configured for use with either tracks or skids to suit the application and can be deployed for trenching operations on all seabed conditions, from fine sand to firm clay. The jet trencher is able to handle product up to 500mm in diameter, increasing the scope of work that Global Marine is able to undertake.
The high specifications of the Q1000 Jet Trencher will enable the submersible to operate globally in extreme environments and in challenging weather conditions. For this purpose, it has heavy latch beam Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) designed for Sea State 6.
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