Pharos Offshore have recently completed the development and enhancement of a 2,500m rated SMD-built tracked (or free-flying) jet trencher, which has subsequently been named the UTV400.
The 400hp Trenching ROV (TROV) set the benchmark for cable maintenance scopes when it was first introduced in to the offshore market. Pharos Offshore have now brought the system back in-line with current working practices by modernizing the equipment and doubling the burial capabilities.
The system utilizes high power to provide numerous inspection, repair and maintenance tasks, with the ability to de-bury, cut and recover a multitude of subsea products with enhanced efficiency. Offering a trench capability of 2m max depth, soil dependent, 100kPa max, the UTV400 tool packages, 1.0/ 1.5 and 2.0m, can be changed out at sea depending on project requirements and can work to a minimum jetting speed of 100m/h even in firm seabeds.
Integrated surface feed option for operations from 0 - 20m water depth. The system is capable of performing works from the shore end (5m WD) right through to 2,500m water depth. With further development, and an extensive re-engineering program delivered by Pharos Offshore Group to enhance the systems efficiency, the TROV will now continue to boast its reputation for reliability and performance. The unit has become an essential part of any cable installation or maintenance package due to its small deck requirements and ease of maintenance.
Pharos Offshore are able to offer a project package which includes a Sea State 5 launch and recovery crane, now with greater efficiency and burial ability, the system will go on to perform works for Pharos’ clients across the offshore oil, gas, renewable and telecommunications markets on a global scale.
Pharos Offshore delivers engineering solutions for subsea cable installation, maintenance and repair. We work with clients across the offshore Oil & Gas, Submarine Telecoms and Renewable Power industries. Our in-house expertise includes highly skilled and experienced offshore technical professionals and on-shore engineering management and operational support teams. Pharos Offshore develops subsea cable handling and burial solutions, including vehicle and handling systems, with a proven track record in taking projects from concept design, delivery, testing and on-going support.
