Kongsberg Maritime Adds REMUS 100 to Rental Pool

Hydroid, a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has received a contract from Kongsberg Maritime to purchase a REMUS 100 AUV for its Subsea Rental Pool, based in Aberdeen, UK. According to Graham Lester, director of Hydroid Europe, this pioneering AUV rental capability allows marine operators and surveyors alike to utilise the advanced technology on a variety of survey jobs at an affordable cost.

Formed during 1997, the Aberdeen, UK-based Rental Division was established to supply and support a total rental solution anywhere in the world. The rental lease pool has increased rapidly in size, offering a comprehensive range of equipment and market-leading resources in key technological equipment areas. The customer base encompasses most offshore areas including oil & gas, telecommunications, scientific research and the military.

"The introduction of the portable shallow water REMUS 100 AUV system to our equipment lease pool perfectly complements our existing Kongsberg subsea rental inventory," said Keith Thomson, Kongsberg Maritime Equipment Rental Manager. "The product already has a proven track record and introducing it into the rental marketplace will create opportunities for our customers to use this technology to support and expand their subsea operational activities."

Kongsberg Maritime will begin offering the REMUS 100 for rent beginning in April of 2011.