
Leading Survey Providers Choose HUGIN AUV
autonomous pipeline inspection which is a growing market. In addition portability of the modular system, high reliability and high performance is something we can deliver that is highly valued by our customers.” In October 2014, Kongsberg Maritime will deliver a new HUGIN vehicle to Fugro Geoservices Inc. of Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. The latest HUGIN ordered by Fugro is rated for operations from 10 to 4,500 meters and carries a very high specification payload suite that enables it to perform advanced survey operations and inspections. Designed for portability and operation from ships of
Fugro Expands its Fleet
Fugro is expanding its survey fleet in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) to include a new AUV, Echo Surveyor VII, and a new vessel, R/V Fugro Americas. ““Both these impending launches indicate our strong capabilities and commitment to our clients in the GOM and internationally,” says Melissa Jeansonne, Vice President, Fugro GeoServices, Inc. “Both the Fugro Americas and Echo Surveyor VII will join the current fleet later in the year. We already operate three AUVs in the GoM – one Hugin (Echo Surveyor II), and two Bluefin (Echo Mapper); and our new multi-purpose Fugro Americas