SCRIPPS Procures ROV from Shark Marine

SCRIPPS institution of OCEANOGRAPHY, an oceanic research institution on the southwestern coast of the United States, has acquired a Shark Marine Barracuda ROV. The Barracuda will be used in conjunction with the Shark Marine Navigator, procured by the institute a couple years back.

The Barracuda is a high power, lightweight two man deployable ROV, packed with technology and plenty of thrust to get the job done. The ROV can operate at multiple power levels, from 2,000 to 6,000 watts. Allowing for a small or large generator depending on the thrust required for the job. The Barracuda boasts a constant forward bollard thrust of up to 85 pounds, allowing the vehicle to be deployed from vessels of opportunity, whether that’s a small RHIB or a full ocean going vessel. Scripps Barracuda ROV is equipped with Shark Marine’s Internal Navigation system comprised of GPS and Doppler Navigation System (DNS), with the option to use LBL or USBL systems.

The Barracuda ROV is controlled with Shark Marine’s DiveLog software, which provides the capability for manual, semiautonomous or full autonomous operation. Using DiveLog the user can input known targets or mark new targets on the fly, or input routes and different map formats by setting routes, search patterns and known target positions. Simply telling the ROV to go to a target or perform a route unleashes the power of the DiveLog software as the Barracuda cruises over the bottom on a precise course compensating for depth and currents, while recording data and searching for targets, with or without input from the user.