DeepOcean has completed the modifications and upgrade of a 2009-built Glomar Offshore vessel, now mobilized and ready for its first assignment.
The survey and inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) vessel Glomar Supporter, the newest addition to DeepOcean’s fleet following a time charter agreement with Glomar Offshore , underwent modifications at the company’s subsea base, after which it was mobilized.
An extensive rebuild and refurbishment of the vessel was carried out in 2021, with this latest upgrade comprising a work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and permanently installed survey equipment.
The 60-meter vessel is capable of executing visual and multibeam echosounder (MBES) inspections, boulder clearance and construction support, in addition to hull-mounted and towed survey operations. As the smallest manned vessel in its fleet, DeepOcean said that Glomar Supporter offers a flexible platform for inspection, survey and light ROV intervention, supporting both oil & gas and offshore renewables projects.
Following mobilization, the vessel will provide ROV support in the West of Shetland region as its inaugural DeepOcean assignment.