UUV Manipulators: Get a Grip
, having the broadest fleet of fully electric vehicles. It’s now also adding an electric manipulator to its toolbox.It’s a seven-function electric manipulator that offers advanced control capabilities to “enhance the operator experience and increase operational efficiency”, says Matt Bates, Sales Director at Saab Seaeye. Saab Seaeye’s manipulator has a maximum reach of 1.9 meters with a lift capacity between 125kg fully extended and 455kg at minimum extension.It has an advanced intelligent control system, combined with a perception system, makes it possible to deliver supervised
Subsea: The Future of Unmanned Vehicles
in 1986 Saab Seaeye has pioneered innovations that have helped to transform the underwater robotics industry, including brushless DC thrusters, efficient high-frequency power distribution, intelligent distributed control systems and the use of plastics and composites in vehicle construction, said Matt Bates, Director, Saab Seaeye Ltd.Saab Seaeye Sabertooth. A hybrid resource that offers autonomous and seabed resident capabilities. Image: Saab SeaeyeBates’ career has been involved with underwater systems. “After graduating with an Honors Degree in Engineering Systems I began working on
OPT and Saab Seaeye Partner
remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) charging and communications systems.“We see a strong potential in this cooperation, where Saab Seaeye’s market-leading underwater solutions become even more capable by the addition of OPT charging solutions for resident vehicle systems,” said Matt Bates, Head of Marketing & Sales at Saab Seaeye. “Collaborating with OPT, a leader in innovative ocean energy solutions, we are able to combine our individual knowledge to strengthen our position in the market.”George Kirby, OPT President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “This
MTR100: Saab Seaeye
suspended observation and deployment/recovery system suitable for deepwater sampling. Rated 6,000m. 20 Brunel Way, Segensworth East, Fareham Hampshire, PO15 5SD, United Kingdom Tel: +44(0)1489 898 000 [email protected] www.seaeye.com Managing Director: Jon Robertson Sales Director: Matt Bates (As published in the July/August 2016 MTR100 edition of Marine Technology Reporter
ROV Roundtable: Market Experts Weigh In
The evolution of capable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) moves in tandem with a burgeoning array of missions available. This month MTR spoke with Matt Bates of Saab Seaeye, Chris Gibson of Videoray, and Alasdair Murrie and Peter Ranelli from Teledyne Marine Systems for their insights on the market moving forward. Describe the trajectory of ROV use over the past five years. Bates, Saab Seaeye We have found a growing demand amongst operators in the oil and gas industry for ROVs with greater work and survey capability. This has led us to extend our range into larger and
MTR100 '13 Saab Seaeye Ltd.
, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5SD UK Tel: +44(0)1489 898 000 Fax: +44(0)1489 898 001 Email: [email protected] Web: www.seaeye.com Managing Director: Jon Robertson Sales Director: Matt Bates Operations Director: Mark Exeter The Company Saab Seaeye is a manufacturer of electric ROVs, and now includes Saab’s underwater vehicle range of tethered and hybrid underwater vehicle systems for both the defenxe and commercial markets. Accredited by DNV to ISO 9001 and
SAAB Seaeye Wins Two Top Awards
and a lower real cost. It also results in simplified and common training for operators using and maintaining the systems. System development risks are reduced and new products can be brought to market more easily and faster. Receiving the awards were Jon Robertson, together with sales director Matt Bates, and operations director Mark Exeter.
Saab Seaeye MD Leaves
it has grown substantially and has been relocated and settled into a major new manufacturing facility. Dave has now decided to leave the company to pursue other interests and we wish him well in his future endeavours." The company continues to be led by the existing directors Jon Robertson, Matt Bates and Mark Exeter, with Jon Robertson taking over the role of Managing Director. Saab Seaeye is the world's largest manufacturer and market leader in electric ROV systems, and provider of autonomous and hybrid underwater vehicles. Markets include offshore energy, defence forces, marine science
February 2025
