CCC (Underwater Engineering) S.A.L has selected Sonardyne’s Ranger 2 acoustic positioning technology for its entire fleet of dynamically positioned (DP) diving and support vessels.
Supplied by Sonardyne Asia Pte. in Singapore, the Ranger 2 systems will be used as independent position references for each vessel’s dynamic positioning system and to track underwater targets including divers and ROVs. Four multi-purpose vessels make up CCC’s fleet, including two new 65 metre vessels rated for Class 2 operations. All are fitted with DP systems from GE, with their two 90 metre Dive Support Vessels, the CCC Pioneer and the new build Said Alethia, equipped with dual redundant Ranger 2 Pro systems, the company explained.
For all of its Ranger 2 installations, CCC additionally specified Sonardyne’s Optimised USBL configuration.
Captain Derrick Green , Marine Operations Manager at CCC said, “Our vessel fleet is geared up to support all manner of complex underwater projects. Ranger 2 meets our needs in every respect, offering stable and precise positioning for DP, reliable tracking in any water depth and hardware that is easy for our crews to set up and use. We could not be happier with the results we are seeing back from the field.”
“CCC’s decision to install Ranger 2 across their entire fleet demonstrates their commitment to investing in the best available technology to support and enhance their operational capability ” said Graeme Buchanan, Sales Manager for Sonardyne Asia. “Over the last few months, we’ve worked closely with CCC to install and commission the four systems and train operators on getting the best performance from their new Sonardyne technology.”