Heavy-duty Marine Survey USV for Deep-sea ROV Operation & Large Offshore Oceanographic Surveys
The OceanAlpha V180 is 24-meter class unmanned surface vehicle purpose-built for deep-water multi-mission operations, featuring industry-leading 35-ton payload capacity, 3000-meter work-class ROV support, and an innovative dual moonpool design that delivers unmatched efficiency and versatility for offshore oil and gas, subsea infrastructure, and marine research applications.
As a purpose-built 23.8-meter USV platform, V180 combines 30-day extended endurance, DP2 dynamic positioning, and a robust hybrid propulsion system to tackle the most demanding offshore challenges. Its unique dual moonpool architecture and class-leading payload allow simultaneous deployment of multiple heavy-duty systems, enabling “one voyage, multiple missions” that cut project costs by up to 40% compared to traditional manned vessels.
Deep-water offshore oil and gas pipeline integrity survey and corrosion detection
Subsea infrastructure IMR (Inspection, Maintenance, Repair) for offshore wind farms and subsea cables
High-precision seabed mapping and geological resource exploration
Long-duration marine scientific research and environmental monitoring
With an unmatched 35-ton payload capacity, the V180 can carry 50% more equipment than any other 24-meter class USV on the market. This allows simultaneous deployment of a work-class ROV, multibeam echosounder, USBL positioning system, and multiple auxiliary sensors without compromising performance, eliminating the need for multiple vessel deployments and reducing overall project costs by up to 40%.
V180 is engineered to operate work-class ROVs at depths of up to 3000 meters. This covers 95% of the world’s continental shelf and slope areas, capable of deep-water oil and gas pipeline inspection and subsea infrastructure maintenance. Its purpose-built ROV launch and recovery system (LARS) ensures safe deployment in up to Sea State 5 conditions.
V180 features an innovative dual moonpool configuration that is unique among 24-meter class USVs. One of the moon pool is dedicated to work-class ROV and TMS operations, while the other accommodates multibeam echosounders (MBES), ultra-short baseline (USBL) systems, and other survey sensors. This allows the vessel to conduct seabed mapping and ROV inspection simultaneously, doubling mission efficiency and cutting project timelines in half. No port modifications are required to switch between mission profiles.
V180 delivers unmatched seakeeping performance and platform stability. This translates to more accurate survey data, safer ROV operations, and extended operational windows in rough sea conditions. The V180 can maintain precise station-keeping and continue operations in up to Sea State 4.
Equipped with a fully redundant DP2 dynamic positioning system, the V180 achieves centimeter-level station-keeping accuracy and heading retention in up to Sea State 4. The system combines two main azimuth thrusters and two bow thrusters for full 360-degree maneuverability, ensuring stable platform performance even during complex ROV manipulation tasks.
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