New Wave Media

Abyss Aqua, a provider of services to the Norwegian aquaculture industry, has bought a second Saab Seaeye Falcon electric underwater robotic system, this time adding a deeper-rated 1,000-meter version to its fleet of underwater vehicles.

 

“We decided to go for the Falcon DR, not only because of its reliability, but also its price,” said ROV manager, Hans Christian Myhre. “We already have one Falcon ROV and we are very pleased with the performance and ease of maintenance.”

 

He explained that the Falcon will help support a wide range of services the company provides for the Norwegian aquaculture industry.

 

“This includes installing, changing, inspecting and cleaning nets. Also mooring work, towing and transport, along with cleaning and disinfecting fish breeding equipment.”

 

The Falcon has been deployed in the aquaculture sector internationally for over 12 years with the power and control capabilities to operate around large and deep nets in high currents.

 

A wide range of equipment for many different tasks can be easily added and changed and the system is simple and easy to operate.

 

The Falcon is packed with five powerful thrusters and an intelligent distributed control system into a small, easily manhandled 1 x 0.5 x 0.6 meter versatile system that has been proven worldwide since 2002.