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NEW TECH OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2024

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NEW TECH, PARTNERSHIPS

LAUNCH IN LONDON

With Oceanology International now one month in the rear-view mirror,

MTR takes a look at some of the interesting technologies launched before, during and after the London event. as AI powered obstacle detection and avoidance capabilities.

VEHICLES

Exail unveiled its new transoceanic Uncrewed Surface Ves- In addition, the new USV is able to launch and recover a wide sel (USV), the DriX O-16. Bene? tting from an autonomy of range of subsea assets such as Remotely Operated Towed Ve- 2,500 Nm and a unique naval architecture that enables the USV hicles (ROTVs), inspection-class Remotely Operated Vehicles to withstand the most severe ocean conditions, the new DriX (ROVs), as well as Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

O-16 has been designed for long-duration operations (up to Its gondola, located below the surface, can further host a wide 30 days) and can deploy multiple payloads and subsea assets. range of payloads such as deep-water Multibeam Echosound-

The new DriX O-16 bene? ts from a hybrid propulsion, redun- ers (MBES), Sub-Bottom Pro? lers (SBP), or acoustic subsea dant architecture, advanced communication systems, as well positioning and communication systems (USBL). 40 March/April 2024

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