REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLES

everything remotely possible

™
Forum Subsea Technologies is the leading provider of subsea
Remotely Operated Vehicles through its two globally recognized
brands: Sub-Atlantic™ and Perry.™
And we offer the world’s most comprehensive range of ROVs used for inspection,
survey and deepwater construction. From electric Observation-Class ROVs to large
hydraulic Work-Class vehicles, Forum has the solution.
We are everything remotely possible™
Work-Class Vehicles
Perry™ Work-Class ROVs have enabled the development of much of the offshore oil and gas and
telecommunications industries over the past four decades. As the leading brand in the design and manufacture
of remote intervention technologies and equipment systems, Perry is known worldwide for unrivaled quality
and technical excellence. We are the leading supplier of deepwater Work-Class ROVs, and have produced
innovative solutions for deepwater intervention problems. Our ability to design and produce a wide range of
ROVs, Trenchers, Tether Management Systems, Submarine Rescue Systems, Submarine Cable Ploughs, Tooling
Systems and Remote Intervention Technologies is unmatched across the world. The Perry brand brings a wealth
of experience, delivering products that perform reliably in hostile environments.

Global Service Footprint

Observation-Class ROVs
Sub-Atlantic™ is a leading brand of Observation-Class
ROVs. With respected vehicle names like Mojave,
Mohawk, Mohican, Super Mohawk, Tomahawk, and
Comanche, we have an earned reputation for quality
and performance. As the leading propulsion supplier to
Work-Class ROV builders, we provide hydraulic thrusters,
hydraulic power units, valve packs, compensators, and
pan and tilt units that are designed and built with the
highest levels of technology, expertise and innovation.
Our Sub-Atlantic products operate in the world’s
harshest environments.

Forum has a global presence of service

centers that provide ongoing support and
solutions after you take delivery. From our
headquarters in Houston Texas, regional
offices in Aberdeen, Scotland and support
centers in Brazil, the United Arab Emirates
and Singapore, we are in the prime
locations to support our customers.

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 1

 Perry Work-Class ROVs / Deepwater
Since the beginning of the offshore industry, Perry has been providing the vehicles needed to
simplify operations on the sea floor. From the Perry MRV, XL and XLS to the XLX and XLR, we
continue to lead the industry with the most robust and dependable ROVs and tooling systems in the
world. We understand the cost of doing business in remote and hostile environments, and know that
managing these costs requires systems of the utmost efficiency and reliability, backed by world-class
service and technical support. For nearly half a century, we have solved customers’ challenges with
design and engineering innovations that have become the industry benchmark for dependability
and cost efficiency.

Custom Engineering for your Specific Application

Our customers bring us unique subsea challengs, and we offer innovative solutions custom designed
for their specific requirements.

ISO Certified
The ISO certificate is a document stating that the particular product, service or process complies with
international standards, as defined by International Organization for Standardization (ISO). With
161 participating countries, ISO is the largest developer and publisher of international standards;
the organization has one member per country, and the system is coordinated in Geneva’s Central
Secretariat. The ISO 9000 is a series of standards that define, establish, and maintain an effective
quality assurance system for manufacturing and service industries worldwide.

2 FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES VEHICLES

Work Smart, Work Hard with
Perry Work-Class ROVs from Forum.

Category XLR125 XLR150 XLX150 XLX200

Work-Class Work-Class Heavy Duty Heavy Duty
Work-Class Work-Class

Description 125 hp medium Work-Class 150 hp powerful medium 150 hp Heavy-Duty 200 hp Heavy-Duty
ROV with the revolutionary Work-Class ROV, the ROV, capable of heavy Work-Class ROV, the
ICE™ Integrated controls additional hp can be construction work, additional horse power
engine, compact and yet utilized for additional yet facilitating the provides a higher flow
powerful, utilized for rig tooling or thruster power, requirement for a capability for tooling supplies
support, Submarine rescue compact size requires extensive fit of survey yet allows the system to
and Work-Class tooling or a compact footprint and tooling equipment. maintain maximum power
survey operations. providing good access to to the thrusters.
subsea constructions.

Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic

Depth Rating Up to 4,500m Up to 4,000m Up to 4,000m Up to 4,000m

Height 2,184mm (86 in) 2,250mm (89 in) 2,180mm (86 in) 2,180mm (86 in)
Length 2,626mm (103 in) 2,626mm (103 in) 3,550mm (140 in) 3,550mm (140 in)
Width 1,700mm (67 in) 1,700mm (67 in) 1,800mm (71 in) 1,800mm (71 in)

Through Frame Lift 3,000 kg (6,600 lbs) 3,000 kg (6,600 lbs) 3,000 kg (6,600 lbs) 3,000 kg (6,600 lbs)

Mass In Air 3,000kg (6,614 lbs) to 4,000kg (8,800 lbs) 4,800kg (10,582 lbs) to 5,500kg (12,125 lbs) to
4,200kg (9,260 lbs) 5,310kg (11,706 lbs) 5,850kg (12,897 lbs)

Payload 150kg (335 lbs) 150kg (335 lbs) 250kg (550 lbs) 250kg (550 lbs)
Optional increased payload 550kg (1,200 lbs) 550kg (1,200 lbs)

Rated Power 95 kW 110 kW 110 kW 150 kW

125 hp 150 hp 150 hp 200 hp

No. of Thrusters/Type 7 7 8 8
Sub-Atlantic Sub-Atlantic Sub-Atlantic Sub-Atlantic

Bollard Pull Forward 950kg (2,095 lbs) 1,200kg (2,645 lbs) 1,200kg (2,645 lbs) 1,200kg (2,645 lbs)

Bollard Pull Lateral 950kg (2,095 lbs) 1,200kg (2,645 lbs) 1,200kg (2,645 lbs) 1,200kg (2,645 lbs)

Bollard Pull Up 950kg (2,095 lbs) 950kg (2,095 lbs) 1,230kg (2,710 lbs) 1,230kg (2,710 lbs)

Aux Hydraulics Pressure 210 bar 210 bar 210 bar 210 bar

Aux Hydraulics Flow 70 lpm 70 lpm 95 lpm 242 lpm

Spare Functions 6 x NG3 6 x NG3 7 x NG3 7 x NG3

Main System 3 x M33 PPRV 3 x M33 PPRV

Spare Functions 12 x NG3 12 x NG3 10 x NG3 10 x NG3

Aux System 2 x NG6 2 x NG6 2 x NG6 2 x NG6

Controls System Perry ICE System Perry ICE System Perry ICE System Perry ICE System

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 3
 The Anatomy of a
Perry Work-Class Vehicle
Designed for the most demanding tasks, Perry Work-Class ROVs are capable of performing the industry’s most
difficult jobs in some of the harshest environments on earth. Perry Work-Class ROVs are designed and built for
rapid mobilization and modularity, which facilitates the use of application specific equipment like tooling and
survey instruments. This reliable system provides industry leading performance and power while offering the
flexibility to perform a wide variety of deepwater operations that require significant power to lift, position, and
install subsea field equipment.

Lights
A wide range of multiple lights is
available such as four 250-watt halogen
and dimmer controlled, high power LED
or HID, depending on your specific needs
and work environment.

Cameras
Perry offers a wide range of imaging
solutions of cameras on the market for
any subsea mission from Standard
Definition low light to High Definition
and 3D cameras.

Manipulators
The manipulators enhance the
reliability and performance of
subsea ROVs, and withstand the
harshest conditions in the most
remote locations on Earth.

1956
Perry’s roots go back to 1956 under the name Perry Submarine Builders.
John Perry built the early Perry “Cubmarines”, these 1 and 2 man
submarines named PC-1, PC-2 and PC-3 which ranged in depth capability
from 150 to 600 feet of sea water. Since then, the Company designed
and developed numerous submersibles, saturation diving systems, remote
controlled unmanned vehicles for commercial markets in the Gulf of
Mexico, the North Sea, the South China Sea and Offshore Brazil, as well
as military programs for the U.S. Government.

4 FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES VEHICLES

 Control Console VisualSoft™
The control console is designed to VisualSoft is the world leader in
provide the pilot and co-pilot with a offshore digital video inspection
high level of readily available system systems, providing solutions for
controls. Finger-tip hard and soft digital video capture, playback,
controls enhance the ability to carry processing and reporting of
out operations smoothly. These pipeline, structural or other
consoles can be customized to suit inspection survey data.
specific needs and vessel requirements. Thrusters
Sub-Atlantic Thrusters generate
up to 850 kg of bollard thrust.
This has given Perry a well-earned
reputation for reliability, efficiency
and exceptional performance,
making them the preferred
propulsion for ROVs and cable
burial/maintenance vehicles.

A Tool for Every Job

The Flying Lead Orientation
Tool (FLOT) tool is designed
to operate in conjunction with
a torque tool and is used to
orientate and guide flying leads
into the stab plate connections.

When a subsea problem occurs

and underground pressure forces
oil or gas into the wellbore, the
Blowout Preventer Actuator
Tool is required to quickly shut
down the Blowout Preventer
(BOP) Rams, preventing damage
to surface modules and the
surrounding environment.

The ISO 13628-8 Torque Tool

(API 17D) Class 6/7 has been
specifically developed to address
the increasing requirements for a
17Nm Tool.

ICE Control System™ The Perry Tooling Skid has

• Utilizes the revolutionary Integrated Control System (ICE™) been specifically designed to add
a tooling drawer to a standard
• Fully redundant Windows® based HMI Computers XLR. The drawer is hydraulically
• Dedicated real-time controllers operated and is designed to retract
while not in use. The skid is fitted
with buoyancy to enable it to be
Work Skids neutrally buoyant and contains
• Survey & Bathymetric suites • Jetting Module a mounting for a Digital Video
• Suction Pile • Tool Interface Module Logger (DVL), which will need to
be relocated when fitting the skid.
• Variable Ballast • Telemetry
To learn more about all of our Subsea Tooling visit:
www.f-e-t.com/subseatooling

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 5

 Through our Sub-Atlantic brand we offer a sophisticated line
of observation vehicles such as the Mojave, Mohawk, Mohican,
Super Mohawk, Tomahawk and Comanche. All of these ROVs
are equipped with the subCAN high speed communications
data network system.

6 FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES VEHICLES

 Observation-Class ROVs
Our Observation-Class ROVs offer a wide range of new ‘intelligent’ components,
providing the ideal solution for fast and stable integrated missions. The advanced
and powerful subCAN control and diagnostics system aids and enhances survey
capabilities plus other data collection. Sub-Atlantic Observation-Class ROVs also offer
high reliability and adaptability within a small footprint for reduced deck space and
low capital and operational costs.

Designed and built with the highest levels of

technology, expertise and innovation, our products
operate in the world’s harshest environments and
perform a wide variety of underwater tasks. These
tasks include observation, survey, Non-Destructive
Testing (NDT), inspections and specialized tooling
applications. Sub-Atlantic Observation-Class
vehicles are recognized for their enhanced full
stop capabilities, made possible by a sophisticated
control system and powerful thrusters.

We are also the leading propulsion supplier to

Work-Class ROV builders, providing hydraulic
thrusters, hydraulic power units (HPU), valve
packs, compensators, and pan & tilt camera
and sensor units.

From our manufacturing facility in Aberdeen,

Scotland, to our support centers in Houston,
UAE, Singapore and Brazil we are located in
critical locations to support our customers’
global operations.

Photos courtesy MMT

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 7

 Sub-Atlantic
Observation-
Work Smart, Work Hard with
Class ROVs Sub-Atlantic Observation-Class
Forum’s Sub-Atlantic Brand ROVs from Forum.
Through our Sub-Atlantic brand we
offer a sophisticated line of observation
vehicles such as the Mojave, Mohawk,
Mohican, Super Mohawk, Tomahawk
and Comanche. All of these ROVs are
equipped with the subCAN high speed
communications data network system.

We are also the leading propulsion supplier

to Work-Class ROV builders, providing
hydraulic thrusters, hydraulic power units
(HPU), valve packs, compensators, and pan Category Mojave Mohawk
& tilt camera and sensor units. Portable/Inspection Inspection

Description The perfect observation The perfect inspection

choice when high and light IRM or light
thrust, low costs and survey system in a small
easy deployment are and easily deployed
required. package.

Electric Electric Electric

Rated Power 4.4 kW 7 kW

6 hp 9 hp

Depth Rating 300m≈1,000 ft 1,000m≈3,300 ft

Sea Water

Maximum Payload 12kg (26 lb) 35kg (77 lb)

Height 500mm (19.8 in) 630mm (24.8 in)
Length 1,000mm (39.4 in) 980mm (38.6 in)
Width 600mm (23.6 in) 770mm (30.3 in)
(mm/in)

Mass In Air 85kg 165kg

(Including Payload) 187.4 lb 364 lb

No. of Thrusters 5x 5x
Type SPE 75 CTE-01

Thruster 4 x Vectored 4 x Vectored

Configuration 1 x Vertical 1 x Vertical

Electric 3.0 - 4.8 kW 8kVA

Requirements 80 - 264 Vac 440 Vac
3 - Phase + Neutral

8 FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES VEHICLES

 Mohican Super Mohawk Tomahawk Comanche
Inspection Inspection/Light Work Survey/Light Work Work/Survey

High thrust and compact Stability, payload capacity High speed, high payload The perfect choice for
design, Mohican is perfect and tooling capability, and ground breaking advanced IRM/Survey and
for inspection/IRM and the industry standard technology, the first construction/ drill support
light survey missions in workhorse. choice for IRM and tasks in shallow or deep
shallow or deep waters. comprehensive survey waters.
missions in shallow or
deep waters.

Electric Electric Electric Electric

13 kW 13 kW 35 kW 35 kW
17 hp 17 hp 47 hp 47 hp

2,000m≈6,500 ft 2,000m≈6,500 ft 2,000m≈6,500 ft 2,000m≈6,500 ft

3,000m≈10,00 ft 3,000m≈10,00 ft 3,000m≈10,00 ft 3,000m≈10,00 ft
6,000m≈20,00 ft

35kg (77 lb) 85kg (187 lb) 175kg (385 lb) 285kg (727 lb)
790mm (31.1 in) 850mm (33.5 in) 1,200mm (47.2 in) 1,250mm (49.2 in)
1,100mm (43.3 in) 1,400mm (55.1 in) 1,860mm (73.2 in) 2,100mm (82.7 in)
800mm (31.5 in) 900mm (35.4 in) 1,210mm (47.62 in) 1,300mm (51.2 in)

230kg 290kg 1075kg 1130kg

507 lb 639 lb 2365 lb 2490 lb
(Bare ROV with (Bare ROV with
185 kg Ballast) 185 kg Ballast)

6x 6x 6x 7x
SPE 180 CTE-02 SPE 250 SPE 250

4 x Vectored 4 x Vectored 4 x Vectored 4 x Vectored

2 x Vertical 2 x Vertical 2 x Vertical 3 x Vertical

15kVA 15kVA 35kVA 35kVA

440 Vac 440 Vac 440 Vac 440 Vac
3 - Phase + Neutral 3 - Phase + Neutral 3 - Phase + Neutral 3 - Phase + Neutral
50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 9

 The Anatomy of a Sub-Atlantic
Observation-Class Vehicle
Sub-Atlantic’s Mojave, Mohawk Mohican, Super Mohawk, Tomahawk, and Comanche
Electric ROV Systems continue to lead the industry as the most robust and dependable
ROVs and Tooling Systems in their class.

Lights
A wide range of lights on dimming
circuits are available, depending
on your specific needs and work
environment.

Cameras
Sub-Atlantic offers a wide range
of imaging solutions of cameras
on the market for any subsea
mission from Standard Definition
low light to High Definition
and 3D cameras.

Manipulators
Manipulators enhance the capability
and performance of subsea
ROVs, withstanding the harshest
conditions in the most remote Work Skids
locations on earth. Our line of Sub-Atlantic skids can be used to
enhance the operational capability of any
ROV system from inspection to Work-Class.
A selection of skids is available for our ROV
systems in different formats.

10 FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES VEHICLES

VisualSoft™
VisualSoft is the world leader in offshore digital
video inspection systems, providing solutions
for digital video capture, playback, processing
and reporting of pipeline, structural or other
inspection survey data.

subCAN™
Our subCAN system layout is both simple to use and intuitive.
The pilot controller locates all ROV controls and switches
close at hand. The touch screen interface shows the system
status, alarms and diagnostics at a glance. Additional controls
and set-ups are quick and easy to implement via the same
touch screen.

A Tool for Every Job

A wide range of skid
configurations can be
supplied with our ROV systems
depending on the specific job
and specifications required.

A variety of anvil, disc and

softline cutters can be
integrated with our ROVs.
Thrusters
Our line of Sub-Atlantic electric
thrusters has become the
preferred propulsion for ROV Combining Forum’s world
vehicles. Working in a highly renowned Jetting System
and Dredge pump unit into
aggressive environment, they
a single manipulator-held
have earned a reputation nozzle assembly produces the
for reliability, efficiency and Excavation System, which
exceptional performance. provides sufficient power to
break large solids and excavate
any solid up to three inches in
VMAX™ diameter.
The VMAXControl Console
is a single USB plug-and-play
The ISO 13628-8 Torque Tool,
external interface designed Fig 18 (API 17D) Class 1 – 4
to provide a wider range of has integral torque and turns
control for VMAX Project counting sensors for closed
Simulator Scenario Pilots/ loop control.
Engineers to test, train,
validate and record their
To learn more about all of our Subsea Tooling visit:
missions/scenarios.
www.f-e-t.com/subseatooling

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 11

 Perry ROV Trenchers
The World’s Leader in “Best of Class” Trenching and Cable Maintenance Technology.
From the Perry XT300 to the powerful Perry XT1500, these best-in-class vehicles have buried much of the existing
subsea cable and pipeline that exists around the world today.

Long recognized as the industry benchmark for design, reliability and effectiveness, this line of trenchers continues
to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s evolving requirements. Perry XT range trenchers are designed for specific
and demanding applications, providing solutions even in the world’s harshest environments.

The Perry XT300 series continues as the market leader for

cable maintenance vehicles. Compact in size, the XT300
is ideally suited to accommodate typically smaller vessels
utilized by cable maintenance markets.

The Perry XT750, XT1200 and XT1500 vehicles are

designed to meet the demanding trenching requirements
of both strong soils and deep flow-line burial protection
over long stretches. Capable of operating in free-fly,
skid-based trenching and survey modes, these vehicles
represent extremely capable, high-performance product
burial solutions.

Have One Custom Engineered for your Specific Application

Our customers provide us with specific and challenging requirments and we offer fit-for-purpose
solutions for their trenching requirements.

12 FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES VEHICLES

Work Smart, Work Hard with
ROV Trenchers from Forum

Category XT300 XT600 XT750 XT1500

Trencher Trencher Trencher Trencher

Description Based on the highly The XT600 offers twice The XT750 has proven itself Based on the XT1200,
successful ST200, the XT300 the performance of the in the industry as a leader the XT1500 is a high
being lightweight and XT300 while packaged in in its field, delivering high performance jet trencher
compact provides an ideal a lightweight and compact performance using a unique capable of burying
solution for general cable frame. Powered by two tool deployment system. products of up to 1.2m in
burial and maintenance. 300 hp motors the vehicle Three 250 hp motors provide diameter. The vehicle can
Powered by two 150 hp can bury cables up to power, two of which are be fitted with an array of
motors the vehicle can 400mm in diameter. powered by variable speed tooling which include pre-
bury cables up to 400mm drives to maximise pump cutting jets, dredging and
in diameter. control and performance. depth detection.

Hydraulic/Electrical Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic/Electrical Hydraulic/Electrical

Rated Power 220 kW 440 kW 550 kW 1,100 kW

300 hp 600 hp 750 hp 1,500 hp

Depth Rating Up To 3,000 MSW Up To 3,000 MSW Up To 3,000 MSW Up To 1,500 MSW
10,000 FSW 10,000 FSW 10,000 FSW 5,000 FSW

Height 2,500mm (98 in) 3,100mm (122 in) 3,100mm (122 in) 3,860mm (152 in)
Length 4,025mm (158 in) 4,900mm (193 in) 8,750mm (345 in) 9,400mm (370 in)
Width 3,520mm (138 in) 3,600mm (142 in) 5,200mm (205 in) 6,100mm (240 in)
(mm/in)

Mass In Air 9,500kg 16,500kg 24,000kg 30,000kg

No. of Thrusters 8 8 8 8
Type Sub-Atlantic Perry Perry Perry

Bollard Forward Pull 1,100kg 2,000kg 2,000kg 2,000kg

Bollard Lateral Pull 1,100kg 2,000kg 2,000kg 2,000kg

Bollard Pull Up 900kg 3,000g 3,000kg 3,000kg

Control System Perry ICE System Perry ICE System Perry ICE System Perry ICE System

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 13

 Forum’s Tether Management Systems
Forum’s market driven research & development continues to provide systems that have a reputation
for extreme reliability and consistent performance in deepwater environments. Our Tether Management
Systems (TMS) are unique, simple, and efficient and have become the industry benchmark for reliability.
The Perry Tether Management Systems use the latest tether path geometry allowing for higher capacity
and reliability, tether load sensing and proportional speed control and are suitable for all
Work-Class ROVs.

TMS Model TMS 1 TMS 2 TMS 3 TMS 4 Type IV

Category Observation ROV Observation ROV Observation ROV Coming Soon Work-Class
Light Work for Tomahawk ROV TMS

Depth Rating 2,000 MSW 3,000 MSW 3,000 MSW TBD 4,000 MSW
TBD 13,000 FSW

Safe 2,000kg 2,000kg 3,500kg TBD 11,000kg

Working
Load

Through 500kg 750kg 2,000kg TBD 8,000kg

Frame
Load

Weight 540kg 890kg 1,425kg TBD 1,950kg

in (Excluding (Excluding (Excluding (Excluding
Air Tether) Tether) Tether) Tether)

Tether 385m of ø 16.5mm 200m of ø 25mm 300m of ø 30mm TBD 27mm  750m
Capacity 750m of ø 21mm TBD 35mm  440m

Haul In 32m/min 35m/min 35m/min TBD 34m/min

Speed MAX

Height
TMS: Max 2,031mm TMS: Max 2,403mm TMS: Max 3,034mm TBD 2,026mm
Min 1,631mm Min 1,923mm Min 2,554mm
Opening: Opening: Opening:
Max 1,040mm Max 1,330mm Max 1,824mm
Min 6,40mm Min 850mm Min 1,334mm

Diameter n/a n/a n/a TBD 1,800mm

Length TMS:1,590mm TMS: 1,966mm TMS: 2,830mm TBD n/a

Opening: 1,051mm Opening: 1,428mm Opening: 2,304mm TBD

Width TMS:1,074mm TMS:1,288mm TMS:1,664mm TBD n/a

Opening: 810mm Opening: 936mm Opening: 1,320mm TBD

Thrusters n/a n/a n/a TBD n/a

Optional n/a n/a n/a TBD n/a

Tool Extention

To Suit ROV Mohican Mohican Comanche TBD As Required

Mohawk Super Mohawk Work-Class

14 FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES VEHICLES

 Reduce ROV Downtime with
Type V Type VI Garage Type A Garage Type B
Tether Management Systems
Work-Class Work-Class Flying Garage Flying Garage
The Tether Management System stores
and deploys the ROV tether cable so the
ROV TMS ROV TMS For Work-Class For Work-Class ROV is decoupled from the surface vessel’s
ROV ROV
motion and is able to operate at a larger
4,000 MSW 4,000 MSW 4,000 MSW 4,000 MSW radius. Forum offers both top-hat and
13,000 FSW 13,000 FSW 13,000 FSW 13,000 FSW garage-type systems, including types fitted
with thruster systems for even greater
12,500kg 13,500kg 15,000kg 12,600kg operating radius.

A large proportion of recorded ROV

downtime is attributed to TMS failures.
9,000kg 9,000kg 8,000kg 5,000kg
When you talk to our TMS users, the one
thing they will confirm is that our
systems are extremely reliable.
2,300kg 3,000kg 5,500kg 6,125kg
(Excluding (Excluding (Excluding
Tether) Tether) Tether)

27mm  1,150m 27mm  1,500m 27mm  1,150m 27mm  1,150m

35mm  760m 35mm  1150m 35mm  760m 35mm  760m

40m/min 45m/min 54m/min 40m/min

MAX MAX MAX MAX

2,215mm 2,305mm 4,800mm 4,125mm

2,025mm 2,305mm n/a n/a

n/a n/a 4,930mm 4,309mm

n/a n/a 2,930mm 2,516mm

n/a n/a 4x 4x
Sub-Atlantic Sub-Atlantic
SA380-40 SA380-40

n/a n/a Yes No

As Required As Required To Suit XLX To Suit XLX

Work-Class Work-Class

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 15

 VMAX™
The World’s Most Comprehensive Range of Deepwater Mission Simulations
The cornerstone technology of the VMAX brand is the VMAX Project Simulator™ software, which was
developed by our software engineers to create accurate simulations in a subsea environment.

We set the standard with extremely realistic visuals for lighting coupled with highly accurate physics
simulation that can have a dramatic impact on mission execution. VMAX Editor™ provides the option for
clients to develop missions in-house as part of their engineering efforts, greatly reducing costly engineering
change orders and improving operating margins. 

The Project Simulator allows accurate simulation for any ROV VMAX Control™
equipment in a subsea environment. VMAX has been used The VMAXControl Console is a single USB
successfully for many years by operators, service companies and plug-and-play external interface designed to
engineering firms to run simulations of complex situations in a provide a wider range of control for VMAX
subsea environment. It has been especially useful in situations Project Simulator Scenario Pilots/Engineers
where expensive assets were deployed or spread rates were to test, train, validate and record their
substantial. In deepwater, where Remote Operated Vehicles are missions/scenarios.
used to perform complicated tasks, VMAX Project Simulator
and its robust application solutions, increase the probability
of success.

16 FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES VEHICLES

VisualSoft™
Subsea Video and Data Acquisition from Forum
ROVs used for survey, inspection or intervention are equipped with multiple cameras to allow the subsea site,
structure or operation to be viewed by the team of engineers, surveyors and client representatives on the surface.
Recordings of the activity must then be provided to the client as a record of project completion or information for
decision making. Since these recordings are often considered the project deliverable, it is essential that they are of
the highest possible quality.

VisualSoft led the introduction of Digital Video into the subsea environment and today are a world renowned
provider of Digital Video and Data Acquisition Systems for the offshore construction and IRM industry. As part
of Forum Subsea Technologies, VisualSoft’s DVR systems are offered with every ROV spread. VisualDVR can be
configured to suit a diverse range of underwater activities from diver and small ROV inspections to multi-camera
pipeline inspection. Key features include:

• 1, 2 or 4 Channel Systems each with built in

Video Overlay and Audio Recording
• All video channels can be time synchronised along
with survey data.
• WMV, Mpeg2 or H.264 Video Formats available
• Online Eventing Tablet included
• Robust, 19” rack mount chassis
• Configurable copy and backup options

Included with VisualDVR is Visual3D-Inspector, a

product designed to simplify structure inspection
planning, operation and review by allowing video
transport to be operated following a 3D drawing of
the structure.

VisualDVR belongs to the VisualSoft Suite, a

modular collection of applications designed to
aide recording, editing, archiving, reviewing and
reporting of digital video inspection data using a
common user interface. Also available within that
suite are the following VisualSoft Products.

• VisualDataLogger - for survey sensor logging –

MBE/Profilers, Position, Motion, CP etc.
• VisualArchive for data management and backups
• VisualEdit video and data viewer with import,
export and reporting
• VisualEdit Eventing video and data viewer with
event editing
• VisualEdit Professional video and data viewer with
event editing and full data processing
• VisualReview free video and data viewer
• VisualReview Professional video and data viewer
with extra features and optional support
• VisualGIS add on to ESRI ArcGIS, linking to key
VisualWorks functions and viewers

At VisualSoft, our team of software developers

continuously strives – to provide the most
innovative, robust and user-oriented products
which are valued worldwide by our diverse and
esteemed spectrum of customers.

VEHICLES FORUM SUBSEA TECHNOLOGIES 17

For a complete list of all of our locations please visit:
www.f-e-t.com/contact-us/
© September 2012
1001/0912 3M