Breathing New Life into Argeo Searcher
Recognized offshore service firm listed in Oslo, Argeo made headlines this Friday by announcing its plans to revamp its subsea vessel, the Argeo Searcher. The move is aimed at bolstering services in sectors including marine minerals and seabed exploration, coupled with oil and gas subsea operations. The improvement project will be overseen by Fjellstrand—a reliable firm with a rich repertoire of successful projects.
The monumental transformation slated for October 2023 is backed by the ship owners and is designed to turn the Argeo Searcher into a versatile survey vessel. The equipped vessel stands ready to offer inspection, maintenance, mineral exploration, and repair services apart from greenfield survey provisions.
Powering the Subsea Market
Empowered by industry demands, Argeo gears up to cater to the market’s need for efficient subsea vessels and sophisticated equipment. The reinforcement of the Argeo Searcher is a direct result of this market call. Boasting a healthy backlog and a diverse array of novel projects, Argeo assures immediate operations following the substantial upgrade.
Stepping into the Future with Autonomous Technology
Fueled by a recent acquisition, the Argeo Searcher will house the high-tech Hugin Superior Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. The integration of such tech will amplify the ship’s operational capabilities like never before.
Beyond Competition with Hugin Superior AUV
Argeo’s CEO, Trond F Crantz, expresses confidence in the power of the Hugin Superior AUV. With its top-notch sensor payloads and proprietary electromagnetic sensor systems, it stands poised to offer unmatched deep-water data acquisition and interpretation services. The move indeed places Argeo several notches above its competitors.
Hugin Superior’s uniqueness and ability to augment productivity with its advanced coverage and long-range sensors significantly upgrades Argeo’s AUV fleet. Merging with patented electromagnetic Argeo LISTEN™ and Argeo WHISPER™ sensor systems from Argeo Robotics, Argeo envisions a promising future.
Key Upgrades to Enhance Performance
The envisaged upgrade encompasses essential enhancements such as implementing a Work Class ROV system. This not only enriches the Argeo Searcher’s set of tools but also exponentially reinforces the vessel to match and exceed industry demands.
