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Ageotec, a manufacturer of observation and light-work class ROVs, delivered to Cadden its Þ rst Perseo GTV in early 2012. According to Ageotec, the Perseo GTV Þ lls a gap in deep-sea survey and intervention ROV operations. The vehicle measures 1.5 m (l) x 0.9 m (w) x 0.8 m (h) with a depth rating of 1500 m and a weight of 200 kg. It has an ajustable payload of 18 to 40 kg, with three hi-res video channels (real-time) and eight serial data lines on a single-mode Þ ber optic umbilical. Due to its modular design, features can be upgraded and a wide variety of sensors and accessories can be installed, including: multibeam sonar, dual head proÞ ler, boom camera, pipe/cable tracker, up to two 5- or 6-function manipulator arms. The Perseo GTV delivered to Cadden may be conÞ gured alternatively to host either a R2Sonic 2022 multibeam echosounder with its ancil-lary sensors, or two Hydro-lek 5-function manipulators, one of them equipped with a rotary pipe/cable cutter. The recently created Agency for environmental issues of the Chilean Government (Superintendencia de Medio Ambiente, [SMA]) has ordered an ROV and several CTDs to the Chilean Branch of Mariscope Meerestechnik. OceanServer Iver2 AUV is now available with EdgeTech 2205. Marine Technology Reporter 29www.seadiscovery.com MTR #1 (18-33).indd 29MTR #1 (18-33).indd 291/30/2013 10:20:49 AM1/30/2013 10:20:49 AM