QStar ROV Training Center Expands Ageotec ROV Fleet

July 23, 2013

QStar SL ROV Training Center, the first ROV Training School in Spain and a World-Wide Training Stablishment Member of the International Marine Contractor Association, IMCA, has expanded its ROV fleet with the purchase of the ROV Ageotec Perseo in addition, among others, to the ROV Ageotec Sirio, purchased in 2011.

With this new entry, QStar has enhanced its range of vehicles with a “multipurpose” ROV for observation and inspection, which ranks among the Micro and the Work Class ROV.

Main standard Perseo’s specifications are: Qperative depth 600 m, Dimensions 980 mm length x 710 mm width x 510 mm depth, Weight 80 kg, 2 real time high resolution video-channels, 2 x 150 W lamps with control intensity regulator, Payload adjustable between 8 kg and 15 kg, 4 serial data lines on single-mode fibre optic umbilical, Flux-gate compass unit with solid state rate gyro sensor for high azimuth stability, Electronic depth sensor, Auto-heading and Auto-depth functions. Highly modular design: all features can be upgraded and a wide variety of sensors and accessories can be installed, including Scanning Sonar System, Dual Head Profiler, Boom Camera, Bathymetric System, CP Probe, Underwater Metal Detector, Acoustic Positioning System, Multifunction Mini-Manipulator, and more.

The Perseo recently delivered to QStar (July 2013), is configured for an operational depth of 600 m and is equipped with CP probe.

“We are fully delighted improving our cooperation with QStar that allows our clients to benefit of professional training center equipped with our ROV” – Mr Vincenzo Mauro – Ageotec Managing Director.

Press Release, July 23, 2013