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Commercial RIB Charter dive support vessel CRC Sentinel conducting offshore operations, providing professional marine support, survey, and subsea access services in UK waters

Survey boat with ROV / AUV capability

Our largest 20m catamaran ‘CRC Sentinel‘ is perfectly adapted for the deployment and recovery of ROVs and AUVs of up to 2.8 tonnes. CRC Sentinel is coded for use up to 60nm from a safe haven day or night, has plenty of deck space and features a HIAB crane on the starboard quarter. The vessel, new in 2021, is also equipped with four point anchoring, joystick control and Rolls Royce waterjets for accurate close quarter manoeuvring.

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Deck facilities for ROV / AUV / ASV operations

CRC has assisted on a number of projects involving autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) for clients in both the military and civil sectors. Our catamarans and cabin Ribs have large working platforms to rig equipment, survey poles, towed arrays and to facilitate close support to the AUVs.

Crew facilities for ROV / AUV operations

Our vessels have crew bunks, electric flush heads and thermostatic shower. Crew facilities include a full galley with fridge, water boiler and microwave.

Guard cover

We have highly experienced patrol boat skippers who are familiar with working alongside AUVs and ASVs. CRC patrol boat and guard boats are expert at courteously and effectively guiding other water users to prevent them inadvertently interfering with trials.

Survey catamarans

Our catamarans are ideal for surveying and offer a stern platform for the launch, recovery and stowage of ROVs. All are water jet driven providing zero risk of entanglement and all have bespoke side-mounted survey poles ready to be fitted with multibeam echo sounders.

Commercial RIB charter survey team operating onboard a specialist vessel, analysing live data and supporting offshore survey and marine operations in UK waters

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Do you have a commercial or industrial vessel requirement? We operate across all major European ports. Call us now on 01590 607103 or for 24h support call 07979 533722.