RussellSmith picks Saab Seaeye ROV for Africa operations
GOTEBORG, SWEDEN - RusselSmith, a Nigeria-based oilfield services provider, has added Saab Seaeye’s Cougar XT electric underwater robotic vehicle to its ROV fleet.
“The Cougar is an ideal choice,” says RusselSmith CEO, Kayode Adeleke. “It is a powerful, highly maneuverable and capable ROV and we believe it will add a lot of value to our deepwater operations.”
RusselSmith sees the Cougar meeting its current and projected subsea undertakings which include inspection, repairs, maintenance, light construction work and drill support.
For them, the Cougar’s size to power ratio is an important benefit. “Its small footprint makes it easy to mobilize and operate from smaller vessels, bringing significant savings in terms of time and cost. This will be of great benefit to our customers,” declares Effiong Okwong, RusselSmith’s director for solutions & market development.
A key feature of the 2000m rated Cougar XT is its unrivalled power and maneuverability whilst handling a wide range of heavy tooling and sensors, that comes from its six powerful thrusters, each interfaced to a fast-acting control system that gives a greater control and response than can be found in any other robotic vehicle of its class on the market.
RusselSmith’s package from Saab Seaeye includes a tether management system (TMS) for the Cougar and an ‘A” frame launch and recovery system (LARS) upgraded to Zone II, together with a 20 ft combined control cabin and workshop.
