Powerful Panther

摘要

Canada's Pro-Dive Marine Services has become the first company to take delivery of the powerful new Panther XT Plus work ROV from Saab Seaeye, UK. David Squires, president of Newfoundland-based Pro-Dive, believes the new design of ROV will add a significant work resource to Canada's East Coast offshore operations. "We will be able to accomplish many more work tasks and expand our services to the oil and gas industry across Canada's Eastern offshore sectors," he said. "The Panther XT Plus has a full work-class capability that is economic and affordable, yet packs a punch equivalent to a small hydraulic work ROV." Billed as the most powerful ROV of its class, the Panther XT Plus has more than 50% more thrust than its nearest competitor and a power to weight ratio twice that of the competition, according to Saab Seaeye. Packed with ten powerful thrusters it can swim over 30% faster than anything else and will hold steady in strong cross currents, making it ideal for a range of work and survey tasks, the company said.