Abstract :
One of the most exciting experiences we have as designers, manufacturers, and end users of marine instruments and equipment is when we actually get to try them in the ocean for the first time. It does not matter if they are instruments, cameras, cabled networks, ROV´s, ocean energy devices, or something else we built or bought, sea trials is the first time we really see them operating as intended, and the first time we truly know whether we will be successful. It can be a very frustrating time, but it can also be a very rewarding time. Described herein is OceanWorks experience in conducting sea trials on one of the worlds largest ROV´s, and though it may seem a misnomer, the worlds largest manned ROV.
Keywords :
marine systems; oceanographic equipment; remotely operated vehicles; underwater equipment; underwater vehicles; OceanWorks; ROV; US Navy submarine rescue system; cabled networks; cameras; marine equipment; marine instruments; ocean energy devices; sea trials; Boats; Cameras; Instruments; Marine vehicles; Oceans; Production facilities; Remotely operated vehicles; Sea surface; Testing; Underwater vehicles;
