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KYDESIGN MATCOR prepared for a variety of auto functions like AutoPOS

Kystdesign’s ROV Orderbook

Norwegian engineering ?rm Kystdesign has marked the and AutoTRACK capabilities, in addition to over- successful start of 2025, having booked the largest order the-horizon control from a Remote Operation Center to date in the company’s history for its remotely operated (ROC) onshore.

vehicles (ROVs) and associated equipment.

MATCOR’s Iron Gopher

In February 2025, Steading signed an agreement with

Cathodic protection and AC mitigation solutions sup- an undisclosed client for the supply of four work class

ROVs, including Constructor and Constructor Compact plier MATCOR, a BrandSafway company, has relaunched models, along with Launch and Recovery systems (LARS), its patented Iron Gopher linear anode for horizontal di-

Remote Operating Centres (ROC), additional spares and rectional drilling (HDD) projects, with a signi?cantly re- duced price.

extra equipment.

The price reduction is the result of MATCOR's move

The order is the largest to date in the company’s history, to in-house production, reducing reliance on third-party and is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025.

A month earlier, Kystdesign signed a contract with suppliers and shipping delays while ensuring superior the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research quality control.

The result is said to be a stronger, more reliable linear (NIOZ) for the construction of the advanced ROV, the anode that minimizes the risk of breakage during installa-

Supporter 6000.

tion, helping you avoid idle crews and project delays.

The Supporter 6000, designed for ultra-deepwater op- "By bringing production in-house, we've cut costs erations, will be delivered in June 2026 and will serve the dramatically, allowing us to offer this premium solu- entire Dutch marine research community.

The Constructor ROV is a powerful construction tion at just a small premium over standard linear anode

ROV uniquely. designed to carry and operate large tools products.

"When we introduced the Iron Gopher, its cost limited and modules.

Kystdesingn’s Constructor ROV accommodates up to adoption despite its superior performance. By bringing production in-house, we've cut costs dramatically, allow- 41 electrical connectors for interface of external equip- ment, such as tooling, survey sensors and cameras, and all ing us to offer this premium solution at just a small premi- um over standard linear anode products,” said Ted Huck, electrical power supplies are ground-fault monitored.

The ROV also features 24 hydraulic functions, all Director of Sales at MATCOR.

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