James Fisher Subsea Excavation has introduced two new ultra-low draft tools for the European offshore wind market.
JFSE has launched the T4000 ULD, a reengineered version of the T4000, which offers shallow water excavation. In addition, the company is also offering the SP6000 ULD, which was developed to overcome limitations posed by cranes on smaller shallow vessels.
Both solutions have been designed to offer more localised trenching in shallow water, and can operate in water depths from one metre to 300 metres, handling soils ranging from soft sand to clays with shear strength of 300kPa.
FSE technical director Graham Murdoch said: “We are committed to constantly evolving our range, particularly in response to client requirements, a direct result of which is the T4000 ULD. We looked at the fluid dynamics and efficiencies of our equipment and have again satisfied the needs of our clients.
“The SP6000 ULD was developed after clients requested a smaller CFE tool to tackle the limitations posed by cranes on some smaller shallow water vessels. JFSE has successfully completed three projects with the new tool since its introduction this year.”
One of the new tools is pictured.