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the shallow-water and deep-water
capabilities, they have the option of
simply buying one vehicle but two
central chassis.
“Doing so comes with significant
advantages, both In terms of cost
and operations. Going from shallow
to deep water project phases, an
operator will simply unpin the
central chassis, remove the shallow-
water section, and pin Into place
the deep-water chassis.
“Of course, some additional
equipment such as a power cabin
and umbilical would be required for
the deep water Hi- Traq Jetter, but
ultimately, a very significant
proportion of the vehicle can be
used for both applications which is
one of the major advantages of the
Hi-Traq Jetter vehicle”
Serious consideration has also been
given to storage and
transportation.
“By disengaging the simple pin
connections, it Is designed to be
broken down into standard sized
shipping containers, making it
easier and less costly to store and
to mobilise to site, wherever that
may be around the globe.The
Industry feedback we are receiving
is extremely positive.”
The USA looks like a growing
market for the jetter. US East Coast
wind farm developments are driving
demand for innovative subsea
trenching solutions.
The industry there is evolving
rapidly, and operators are looking
for tools which are cutting-edge,
cost effective, reliable and practical.