Date: 29/07/13-07/08/13
Client: Tennet Company: Atlas Professionals
Task: Helwin 2 Wind farm Project, Germany. Export HVDC installation and cable trenching operations. Shallow water 3m trenching operations from BoDo Installer cable lay barge using vertical injection tool. Contractors Prysmian and Bohlen and Doyen.
Position: Tennet Onboard Client Representative
Equipment: Bohlen & Dohen Vertical Injector Vessel: BoDo Installer
Client: Tennet Company: Atlas Professionals
Task: Helwin 2 Wind farm Project, Germany. Export HVDC installation and cable trenching operations. Shallow water 3m trenching operations from BoDo Installer cable lay barge using vertical injection tool. Contractors Prysmian and Bohlen and Doyen.
Position: Tennet Onboard Client Representative
Equipment: Bohlen & Dohen Vertical Injector Vessel: BoDo Installer
Happy 2013 to everyone. January 2nd, back to the cold! DolWin1 trenching, Germany!
After a busy few weeks in December moving house, Bill leaves the 38-degrees heat of Queensland behind to brave the cold of Europe. Returning to the trenching operations on DolWin1 Offshore Wind Farm Project, off Norderney, Germany. Representing TenneT on the PLIB of the HVDC and HVAC cable bundles, using DeepOceans T2 tracked trencher and ISS's XLS24 for post-trench survey. ABB, EMAS and Deepocean contractors.
Record Holding, Tunnel Inspection ROV back in Australia 2013!
The record holding collaboration between ROV Downunder and Seaview Systems reunited in 2013! ROV Downunder and Seaview Systems carried-out a repeat of the ROV tunnel inspections on the Gold Coast Desalination Plant during April 2013. Using Seaview Systems specialised tunnel penetration ROV, the plants intake tunnels was inspected via the onshore shaft to the 2.3km offshore risers.
The ROV system is customised for easy mobilisation and maximum tunnel penetrations. Previous experience includes 2.3km and 2,6km desalination tunnel penetrations at Gold Coast and Sydney Desalination Plants, New York City drainage works and Cigar Lake mine exporation and mapping will be in Australia only for a limited time. If you have a specialised project, anywhere in Australia, which could benefit from this opportunity in 2013 or beyond, please contact Bill at ROV Downunder, bill@rovdownunder.com
The ROV system is customised for easy mobilisation and maximum tunnel penetrations. Previous experience includes 2.3km and 2,6km desalination tunnel penetrations at Gold Coast and Sydney Desalination Plants, New York City drainage works and Cigar Lake mine exporation and mapping will be in Australia only for a limited time. If you have a specialised project, anywhere in Australia, which could benefit from this opportunity in 2013 or beyond, please contact Bill at ROV Downunder, bill@rovdownunder.com
ROV Downunder and AUS-ROV join forces!
ROV Downunder is delighted to announce a new alliance with Gold coast company, AUS-ROV Underwater Inspections!
Due to the diversity of ROV Downunder's overseas and offshore operations, it makes sense to join forces with a young, talented and highly motivated company. ROV Downunder owner, Bill Bulloch has become more heavily envolved in major overseas projects in the past year or so and the new alliance between the companies means that our very important onshore clients still receive the ful attention they require, need and deserve.
AUS-ROV is operated by brothers Alex and Adrian Jahnke. Their impressive CV's include management, engineering, project and environmental science qualifications and is only secondary to their enthusiasm, motivation and professionalism.
ROV Downunder looks forward to a long and exciting times ahead in this new collaboration.
Due to the diversity of ROV Downunder's overseas and offshore operations, it makes sense to join forces with a young, talented and highly motivated company. ROV Downunder owner, Bill Bulloch has become more heavily envolved in major overseas projects in the past year or so and the new alliance between the companies means that our very important onshore clients still receive the ful attention they require, need and deserve.
AUS-ROV is operated by brothers Alex and Adrian Jahnke. Their impressive CV's include management, engineering, project and environmental science qualifications and is only secondary to their enthusiasm, motivation and professionalism.
ROV Downunder looks forward to a long and exciting times ahead in this new collaboration.
October-December 2012 - DolWin1 Offshore Wind Farm Project
ROV Downunder's Bill Bulloch joined TenneT, Germany's DolWin1 Offshore Wind Farm Project.
Bill represented TenneT onboard the MV Northern Wave undertaking the trenching of 62km of HVDC export cable bundle and 6.5km of in-field HVAC cable. Main installation contractors were ABB and EMAS with Deepocean as the main trenching sub-contractor using their T2 and PT1 trenchers and ISS supplying XLS24 as ROV and survey backup. The cables were installed with EMAS's 2012 vessel Lewek Connector.
Bill represented TenneT onboard the MV Northern Wave undertaking the trenching of 62km of HVDC export cable bundle and 6.5km of in-field HVAC cable. Main installation contractors were ABB and EMAS with Deepocean as the main trenching sub-contractor using their T2 and PT1 trenchers and ISS supplying XLS24 as ROV and survey backup. The cables were installed with EMAS's 2012 vessel Lewek Connector.
Alex and Adrian experience PNG!
The AUS-ROV boys sampled the delights of PNG in October. Alex and Adrian spent 4-days working for the environmental agency, FRC on the east coast of PNG, carrying-out shallow-water surveys on their behalf using our Seabotlx LBV 200. The job went well and the guys were very impressed with the hospitality shown to them, both by FRC colleagues and by locals alike.
September -October 2012
Gladstone, Curtis Island LNG Jetty. Alex and Adrian notched-up some hard-earned miles between the Gold Coast and Gladstone. Construction giants John Holland Group wanted to use our Seabotix to carry-out some internal inspections on piles as part of the LNG Jetty construction.
August 2012
AUS-ROV's Alex and Adrian were busy during August. Amongst other projects, the guys carried-out detailed inspections on the flocculation tanks of the Gold Coast's Desalination Plant, using ROV Downunders Seabotix LBV.
The work for the plant then continued offshore on the plants intake riser. With diver assisted access, the Seabotix was deployed inside the intake structure dome where it navigated its way down the intake riser and into the main intake tunnel.
The work for the plant then continued offshore on the plants intake riser. With diver assisted access, the Seabotix was deployed inside the intake structure dome where it navigated its way down the intake riser and into the main intake tunnel.
April - August 2012
ROV Downunder's Bill Bulloch returned to the Irish Sea for the completion stages of the Eirgrid East-West Interconnector Project.
Onboard the TSV Island Pioneer, Bill represented Irelands power distribution company, Eirgrid during trenching operations on the 187km HVDC power cable and fibre bundle. ABB manufactured the cable and were also the main installation contractor using Canyons iTrencher and T750 trencher systems, with XL16 and XL33 providing ROV support and survey operations.
The project was successfully completed and commissioning began early August. Trenching operations were carried-out safely and successfully through difficult seabed conditions.
Onboard the TSV Island Pioneer, Bill represented Irelands power distribution company, Eirgrid during trenching operations on the 187km HVDC power cable and fibre bundle. ABB manufactured the cable and were also the main installation contractor using Canyons iTrencher and T750 trencher systems, with XL16 and XL33 providing ROV support and survey operations.
The project was successfully completed and commissioning began early August. Trenching operations were carried-out safely and successfully through difficult seabed conditions.
February - March 2012
ROV Downunder's Bill Bulloch involved with cable trenching operations on the Sheringham Shoals Windfarm Project, off Norfolk, UK. When complete it will comprise 88 wind turbines and generate around 1.1TWh of green energy per annum. This is enough clean energy to power almost 220,000 British homes.
Main client was Statoil, with VSMC as the main installation contractor and MODUS supplying C-Trencher 1 as the main trenching tool for in-field and export cables.
Main client was Statoil, with VSMC as the main installation contractor and MODUS supplying C-Trencher 1 as the main trenching tool for in-field and export cables.
September - November 2011
Bill Bulloch of ROV Downunder, Australia represented Irish national grid operator EirGrid on the East-West Interconnector Project. The East–West Interconnector is a high-voltage submarine and subsoil power cable project, connecting the UK and Irish electricity markets. http://www.interconnector.org/animation
July - August 2011
ROV Downunder experience expanded into rock-dumping operations. Bill joined the specialist FPV (Fall Pipe Vessel) Tertnes on the Gorgon Project during rock dumping operations to build pipeline supports over undulating seabed for the Chevron on the Gorgon Project.
July 2011
ROV Downunder carried-out full internal tank inspections on the 50-Megl storage tanks of the Gold Coast desalination Plant.
Using ROV Downunders Seabotix LBV 200L, the tank internal components and condition were inspected without the need to drain the tanks or 'insertion' of a diver into the potable water. The ROV is sanitised according to the plants guidelines and lowered into the tank through a roof-top access hatch. The full capacity of the tank can be visually inspected, including base/wall interface, coatings, intake and drain components as well as any ssediment build-up. ROV Downunder can also utilise Cygnus thickness readings and CP checks as required.
Using ROV Downunders Seabotix LBV 200L, the tank internal components and condition were inspected without the need to drain the tanks or 'insertion' of a diver into the potable water. The ROV is sanitised according to the plants guidelines and lowered into the tank through a roof-top access hatch. The full capacity of the tank can be visually inspected, including base/wall interface, coatings, intake and drain components as well as any ssediment build-up. ROV Downunder can also utilise Cygnus thickness readings and CP checks as required.
AC-ROV use in Fish Farms
Earlier this year, AC-CESS (manufacturers of the top micro-ROV the AC-ROV), were asked by International Aquafeed magazine to submit an article about the ROV monitoring of pens at fish farms: a topic in which AC-CESS have had experience with in their home of Scotland. An AC-ROV distributor in Chile has also worked closely with fish farmers in Chile; the biggest salmon farming nation in the world.
The article discusses the evolution of Remote Visual Inspection of Fish Farms, from pan and tilt cameras and winched camera systems to ROV's which have been fitted with environmental monitoring equipment.
To see the article written by AC-CESS for International Aquafeed magazine please follow this link:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/100594663/Fish-farm-monitoring
The article discusses the evolution of Remote Visual Inspection of Fish Farms, from pan and tilt cameras and winched camera systems to ROV's which have been fitted with environmental monitoring equipment.
To see the article written by AC-CESS for International Aquafeed magazine please follow this link:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/100594663/Fish-farm-monitoring
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Available for rental, Ocean Modules V8Sii
ROV Downunder is happy to present the Ocean Modules V8 Sii ROV System for rental.
This is a basic system which can be fitted-out to client specifications, including LARS, control cabin, workshop etc, length and type of job dependent. Available with crew or stand-alone.
The V8 Sii is the ideal vehicle for working in current affected areas and would be ideal for cable work, platform inspection and drill support work.
The revolutionary V8 Sii is a remotely-operated vehicle based on eight vectored thrusters and an extremely advanced control system, allowing it complete 360° freedom of movement in three dimensions. Any desired angle and position can be held indefinitely, at any depth, as required.
Contact ROV Downunder for further information.
ROV Specifications:
ROV Downunder is happy to present the Ocean Modules V8 Sii ROV System for rental.
This is a basic system which can be fitted-out to client specifications, including LARS, control cabin, workshop etc, length and type of job dependent. Available with crew or stand-alone.
The V8 Sii is the ideal vehicle for working in current affected areas and would be ideal for cable work, platform inspection and drill support work.
The revolutionary V8 Sii is a remotely-operated vehicle based on eight vectored thrusters and an extremely advanced control system, allowing it complete 360° freedom of movement in three dimensions. Any desired angle and position can be held indefinitely, at any depth, as required.
Contact ROV Downunder for further information.
ROV Specifications:
- Depth rated to 500m
- 8 vector orientated brushless DC motors/thrusters (Thruster 110)
- Ocean Modules' Full six degrees of freedom movement control software; (needed for extreme stability when recording video, sonar and other sensor information. High manoeuvrability is also needed to secure safe operation in strong current Page 1and return of the ROV in this environment)
- Three (3) roll rate gyros
- Three (3) x, y, z accelerometers
- Heading sensor
- 500m depth sensor
March to June 2011
ROV Downunder provided Bridge Supervisor and vessel Offshore Management to OMM (Offshore Marine Management, UK) onboard the construction vessel Deep Cygnus and the ROV support vessel Topaz Commander on what is currently the world's largest offshore windfarm under construction. The Greater Gabbard Wind farm is a 500MW wind farm on sandbanks 23km off the coast of Suffolk, England. Onshore construction activities commenced in early July 2008 and 140 3.6MW turbines have been constructed.
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2010
ROV Downunder’s Bill Bulloch represented Transpower/Tennet of Germany/Netherlands during the installation of HVDC cables between the Bard and Borwin Alpha platforms on the Borwin Offshore Wind Fram Project, NW Germany. The vessel, Seabed Worker, was contracted by the UK’s Offshore Marine Management to install the 2x HVDC cables between the platforms and Modus (UK) provided the post-installation trenching operations using the very familiar C-Trencher 1.