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TECH NOTES NEW PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGIES AND SYSTEMS

BEAM © kittikunfoto / Adobe Stock

Beam intends for Scout to be deployed directly by peo-

Beam’s AI-Driven AUV Set for 2025 ple from existing Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) during

Ofshore Wind Debut

Beam, a company created by the recent merger of Rovco routine visits.

This will enable a wider pool of people to confdently and Vaarst, has unveiled Scout, an autonomous underwa- manage subsea maintenance of wind farms, helping to al- ter vehicle (AUV) driven by artifcial intelligence (AI).

Scout, a concept expected to enter the market in 2025, leviate the pressing offshore wind skills gap that threatens will put the power of subsea inspection directly in the the sector’s ability to scale.

Scout will enable 4K 3D reconstructions, such as hands of wind farm operators.

This is an important step in Beam’s journey to develop year-on-year site comparisons, equipping teams with cutting-edge underwater technologies that transform the unprecedented insights into asset integrity and struc- tural health. This will minimize the need for reactive viability and scalability of offshore wind.

repairs and reduce long-term operational costs, accord-

The AUV will combine advanced AI, real-time 3D re- ing to Beam.

constructions, and precise navigation to deliver inspec- tions that are quicker and more cost-effective.

Repsol, Baker Hughes to Advance Leucipa

As demonstrated in a world-frst deployment at SSE’s

Automated Field Production Solution

Seagreen Wind Farm in September 2024, the system’s fully

Energy technology company Baker Hughes and oil and autonomous self-driving capabilities also require minimal gas major Repsol have signed an agreement to collabora- human intervention. tively develop and deploy next-generation artifcial intel-

Unlike traditional inspection methods that demand spe- cialized vessels and expert crews, Scout is designed to be ligence (AI) Leucipa tool to optimize processes and work- fows for oil and gas production.

self-driving and will perform inspections by itself, report-

Through this strategic collaboration, AI-powered au- ing back at the end of the mission.

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