Widely regarded as the leading observation and inspection vehicle within the oil and gas industry, the Tiger is also increasingly chosen by defence and marine science seeking increased capability in deep water.
The Tiger is a very stable platform, with excellent manoeuvrability and performance in strong currents. Its open frame construction and generous payload offer the possibility of adding a wide range of tools and sensors as well as interchangeable tool skids.
The Tiger is available as a free-swimming vehicle down to depths of 450m. For greater depths down to 1000m, a Tether Management System (TMS) is available.
Five thrusters provide a stable platform for observation, inspection and diver support.
Internationally regarded as the industry standard observation and inspection vehicle.
Engineered design options to deliver results even for the most challenging of projects.
Surface Power Supply Unit and Surface Control Unit supplied as free standing units or fitted inside an air conditioned control container. An additional tooling power supply option is available.
Surface Equipment includes Hand Control Unit, keyboard and a 19 inch colour monitor. An additional hand control unit is available for systems fitted with a manipulator skid.
Standard Twisted Pair or Fibre Optic option used for data and video transmission.
Operated as a free swimming ROV with up to 450 m of umbilical. Optional Tether Management System (TMS) available for depths up to 1000 m.
Additional deployment options include an electric winch for free swimming Tigers, a containerised system with winch and launch davit or an A Frame Launch and Recovery System (LARS) for ROVs equipped with a TMS.
ROV rated to 1000 m fitted with four horizontal thrusters and one vertical thruster, electronics pod, two LED lights, a compass and a depth sensor for vehicle auto heading and auto depth. Auto altitude is available as an option when an altimeter is fitted.
With a 32kg payload, a wide range of accessories can be added as required.
Specification | Tiger |
Depth Rating (msw) | 1000 |
Dimensions |
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Length (mm) | 1030 |
Height (mm) | 590 |
Width (mm) | 700 |
Weight in air (kg) | 150 |
Payload (kg) | 32 |
Thrust |
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Forward (kgf) | 62 |
Lateral (kgf) | 43 |
Vertical (kgf) | 22 |
Speed (knots) | 3 |
Power |
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Power input phases | 3 |
Voltage (VAC) | 380-480 |
Option | 690 |
Frequency (Hz) | 50-60 |
Battery Capacity (kWh) | N/A |
Endurance (km@2kts) | N/A |
Bathymetric system with depth sensor and altimeter. Ethernet options available.
Battery-operated, Xenon emergency strobe used to locate vehicle. (ST6K)
Laser options for video survey.
Compact cutter for cutting 25 mm diameter steel wire rope or 12 mm diameter steel bar.
Additional three-phase power supply unit used to power tooling options.
Control cabin options include video recording unit, video matrix switcher, communications system and high-back pilot seat.
Acoustic tracking system to calculate position of vehicle fitted with an acoustic beacon.
Ultrasonic thickness gauge to determine the level of corrosion present in a structure.
Multibeam Sonar options with an integration kit and surface equipment. Ethernet options available for fibre optic vehicles.
Scanning Sonar options with an integration kit and surface equipment.
Altimeter used to measure the altitude of vehicle above sea floor. Auto altitude option available. (PA200)
High resolution colour or monochrome cameras fitted to vehicle and on optional TMS. (OE15-100)
Cleaning brush incorporating a heavy duty brush plus an SM4 motor.
Four-function manipulator system fitted with a jaw rotate actuator and powered by hydraulic cylinders. Manipulator camera options available.
Cathode Potential Probe with either contact or proximity probe options available.
Tether Management System (TMS) Type 8 with 250 m of fibre optic tether allowing for the deployment of the ROV at working depth and also providing protection.
Electric Winch with variable speed electric drive. The winch has a capacity of 1,100m for a 14mm diameter umbilical.
Additional cabin options include: 10 ft standalone workshop.
Safe Area Control Cabin (16 ft) fitted with electric power distribution panels and air conditioning. A Zone II upgrade option is available.
Safe Area 20ft split Control Cabin with a Pilot Control section and a separate high voltage PSU section. Fitted with electric power distribution panels, lighting, air conditioning, heating and 19 inch racks. An optional installed escape hatch is available as is a Zone II upgrade.
A-Frame Safe Area Launch and Recovery System (LARS) with Lock Latch or Snubber options. A Zone II upgrade option is available.
Running Lock Latch system used for launch and recovery to reduce the strain on the umbilical. Includes a latch release line to free the ROV from the lock latch.
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