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Henriksen Puts New LARS to the Test

The smooth launch and recovery of a In? atable Boat) chosen to carry it.

Hugin Autonomous Underwater Vehicle The initial test was performed with a (AUV) has been demonstrated using modi? ed launch and recovery system a new system from H. Henriksen AS. designed for bigger ships. H Henriksen is

Capable of being used by a wide range now designing the ? rst-generation system of small manned or un-manned auxiliary dedicated for use on smaller boats such as craft, the Henriksen Launch and Recovery an unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The

System introduces a versatile new option new system will optimize weight, have for the operators of AUVs and UUVs. a lower center of gravity and reduce hy-

The Henriksen launch system can be de- drodynamic drag when extended into the ployed by any craft capable of supporting water. By using the smallest boat capable its weight and that of the AUV. The Hugin of carrying the AUV and its launch system

Arctic Rays

AUV used to test the system was 5.5 the user bene? ts from lower operating -meters long and weighed 780 kg yet with costs combined with the increased maneu-

Mako 4K the Henriksen launch system, it was well verability that smaller boats provide.

within the capabilities of the RIB (Rigid www.hhenriksen.com mini camera

Arctic Rays released Mako for use on multiple platforms, including ROVs, HOVs,

ASVs, landers and ? xed platforms.

In addition to recording 4K (3840 x 2160P) UHD video, the camera can capture 8MP still images at 3840x2160 resolution.

It measures 70mm diameter by 140mm long. Housed in a 6061-T6 AHC aluminum housing, it is available in depth ratings of 2,000 or 6,000m.

H Henriksen

Transmark Subsea

Transmark Subsea, a Norwegian cal modem and Trondheim-based ? rm which bought Bergen based Waterlinked’s acoustic modem for has developed Halo, a “suspended” wireless control. It’s also got a ga- docking station for smaller vehicles rage dock concept (pictured), again that would be cable-deployed from with optical and acoustic wireless

USVs, to provide power to a small communications, as well as pinless untethered vehicle and communica- power and communication con- tions gateway to shore for remote nectors, for temporary and “long control. Halo is being promoted stay” drones. It’s small enough to with its Maelstrom pinless power be integrated into work class ROVs and communications connector, or offshore infrastructure to house

Swiss ? rm Hydromea’s Luma opti- small ? y-out drones

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