Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has chosen UK outfit Osbit to be the lead detail design and development provider for the ScarJet subsea vehicle, which has the potential to double seabed trench production rates.
ESS said it will invest up to £3m to develop the new unit which will feature a new water-jetting tool.
The company said the new tool will expand its capability to “execute larger scopes of work – including soft soil projects”.
The research and development for the ScarJet has been supported by Scottish Enterprise and part funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds Programme.
ESS technical director Michael Cowie (pictured) said: “This is a major investment which will strengthen our suite of Scar seabed tools and offer real benefits to clients operating in the renewables and oil and gas sectors.
“It is anticipated the ScarJet could double trench production rates compared to existing trenchers in the same class, with significant time and cost savings for the end-client.”
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Osbit signed for Ecosse upgrade
New water-jetting tool could double seabed trench production rates
By EBS