ISE Delivers New ROV to Fukada Salvage and Marine Works

International Submarine Engineering Ltd delivered a new Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and Tether Management System (TMS) to Fukada Salvage and Marine Works Co. Ltd.

Fukada’s HYSUB 100HP ROV is a multi-purpose vehicle that will be used for scientific and commercial purposes as well as inspecting and salvaging seafloor items.

Designed to operate from one of Fukada’s new research vessels, the ROV has a 2,000 M depth rating.

The ROV is equipped with thrusters, sensors, six lights, eight cameras, ISE’s Magnum Manipulator and other auxiliary equipment needed to carry out the vast requirements for Fukada’s subsea operations.

The new HYSUB ROV complements Fukada’s existing fleet of ISE ROVs, renamed HAKUYO, that includes a 150HP 3000 M depth ROV, as well as their recently built Explorer Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

To accommodate their expanding fleet of ROVs, Fukada received a new ROV handling system built by Hawboldt Industries out of Nova Scotia, Canada.

“We have been supporting Fukada since 1991 here at ISE.” says Jim McFarlane, Sr, President. “It is an honour to continue to serve them with this latest vehicle in their fleet.”