The REMUS 6000 will support
Japan's deep sea resource
exploration technology initiative
POCASSET, Massachusetts,
Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Hydroid, Inc., a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime and a
leading manufacturer of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs),
today announced that it received an order for a New Generation
REMUS 6000 AUV from the Japan
Agency for Marine-Earth Science Technology (JAMSTEC) as part of the
Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP): Innovative Technology
for Exploration of Deep Sea Resources. This initiative is within
the framework of the Cross-Ministerial Programs undertaken by the
Cabinet Office of Japan.
The New Generation REMUS 6000
is based on the proven legacy vehicle design and features a modular
architecture that allows for the addition of multiple payloads
including customer sensor packages, forward fins and additional
battery sections. With new low-power core electronics and a
hydrodynamic hull design, it has increased endurance for longer
missions.
"We are honored to be able to supply the deep water AUV solution
to support JAMSTEC's highly respected deep sea resource exploration
capabilities," said Graham Lester,
senior vice president of sales and marketing at Hydroid. "Our
vehicle, with a modular architecture that allows for advanced
capabilities and flexibility of operation, is the ideal solution
for JAMSTEC's current and future operational needs."
A JAMSTEC representative expanded on the news by saying, "We,
JAMSTEC, strongly believe that the New Generation REMUS 6000 will bring valuable results to the
SIP. JAMSTEC is heavily committed to this program and is leading
the development of survey technologies in the deep sea. We expect
Hydroid will provide strong support for the program and, together,
we will build a strong relationship."
For more information about Hydroid and its line of REMUS AUVs, please visit www.hydroid.com.
About Hydroid, Inc.
Located in the U.S. and a
subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, Hydroid is the world's most
trusted manufacturer of advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
(AUVs). Our Marine Robotics systems provide innovative and reliable
full-picture solutions for marine research, defense and commercial
markets. Our REMUS vehicles
represent the most advanced, diversified and field-proven family of
AUVs and AUV support systems in the world. For more information on
our technology, please visit www.hydroid.com.
Media Contact
Kaitlyn
Rhue
Hydroid, Inc.
Direct: +1 (508)-296-6162
krhue@hydroid.com