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General Robotics Limited (GRL), the leading supplier of subsea simulators, has won an order for a second ROVolution simulator from Sonsub Ltd the subsea services construction provider. This simulator will be used to train pilot-technicians specifically for Sonsub's own Innovator ROVs. The ROVolution simulator will be installed in Aberdeen by Christmas, and integration with an Innovator console is to be completed by March 2007.
Sonsub employs and trains people worldwide, and it is setting up a centre in Aberdeen for advanced training dedicated to the Innovator and heavy-work class ROVs. Training is also carried out on Sonsub's ROVolution simulator in Singapore, which GRL delivered in July. This is used for basic pilot training, using a standard GRL ROVolution with an ARGUS console, simulating a Triton ROV.
"We looked at other simulators, but we found ROVolution to be a very good product at the right price", said Giorgio Martelli, Sonsub's Managing Director. "We also found GRL an excellent company to work with because we were not simply buying an off-the-shelf system, the ROVolution simulator we are developing for Aberdeen has to be specifically adapted to work with our own Innovator ROV."
"Sonsub's experience is that you cannot train people effectively with only off-shore sessions," said Giorgio Martelli. "Off-shore accommodation is very limited; the work is challenging and involves complicated operations with delicate equipment, which is not suitable for people to learn on. A simulator provides the environment where people can learn and make mistakes without damaging consequences."
ROVolution is a real-time simulator which hydrodynamically models any ROV, using cost-effective PC hardware running Windows XP for ROV pilot training, manipulator operator training, subsea task planning and access simulation.
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About General Robotics Limited
Founded in 1988, GRL is the world leader in developing customised, subsea simulation solutions. GRL has established a reputation for delivering high quality, innovative simulation tools for:
Visualisation, planning and inspection for the off-shore oil industry
Real-time subsea cable, riser and anchor modelling
Control of robotic manipulators for inspection, cleaning and welding
Training/planning simulators for ROVs and submarine rescue vehicles.
Central to this success is the exceptional quality of GRL's engineers many of whom have been with the company since it began.
About Sonsub Ltd
Sonsub is a division of the Saipem group that specialises in subsea intervention and remote technology.
The division maintains offices in the USA, United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, and Singapore. Sonsub specialises in three business service lines: Subsea Construction, Remotely Operated Vehicles and Tools, Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of subsea oils & gas facilities.
Supporting Sonsub's capabilities is its fleet of over 60 remotely operated vehicles, specialised tooling packages for intervention and tie-ins, and 10 installation vessels.
www.sonsub.com
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