Ben Pollard
CEO, IKM Subsea International
Technology readiness (TRL)
IKM Subsea was the first operator to demonstrate a successful track record in development and use of electric WROVs. This in-house knowledge has been fundamental in placing IKM at the forefront of the Resident ROV solution providing 24/7 – 365 ROV operations utilizing the IKM onshore control center. The features of the electrical WROV is of paramount importance and the heart of the reliability when it comes to our ability to stay submerged for long operational periods.
• In-house technology • Electric trusters • Immediate readiness • No daily launch/recovery • No waiting on weather • Full redundancy • No overheating • Green design • 13 weeks submerged • Subsea toolstand • Remote operations, since May 2017 • Task specific simulation, in-house simulator / training center