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Tiger

The industry benchmark inspection and observation vehicle.

Data Sheet

Widely regarded as the leading observation and inspection vehicle within the oil and gas industry, the Tiger is also increasingly chosen by defence and marine science seeking increased capability in deep water. 

The Tiger is a very stable platform, with excellent manoeuvrability and performance in strong currents. Its open frame construction and generous payload offer the possibility of adding a wide range of tools and sensors as well as interchangeable tool skids.

The Tiger is available as a free-swimming vehicle down to depths of 450m. For greater depths down to 800m, a Tether Management System (TMS) is available.

Powerful 

Five thrusters provide a stable platform for observation, inspection and diver support.

Reliable 

Internationally regarded as the industry standard observation and inspection vehicle.

Flexible 

Engineered design options to deliver results even for the most challenging of projects.

Tiger Overview
  • Surface Power Supply Unit and Surface Control Unit supplied as free standing units or fitted inside an air conditioned control container. An additional tooling power supply option is available.

  • Surface Equipment includes Hand Control Unit, keyboard and two colour monitors. Additional hand control units are included fitted with ROVs fitted with a manipulator skid.

  • Cabin Junction Box for connections between the surface and subsea.

  • Fibre Optic MUX with video, serial data and Ethernet interfaces. 

  • Available as a free-swimming ROV or in conjunction with a Type 8 Tether Management System (TMS) for depths up to 800m.

  • ROV rated to 800m fitted with four horizontal thrusters and one vertical thruster supplied with 250 Volts DC. The ROV pod provides interfaces for Thrusters, LED lights, multiple cameras, a depth sensor and a solid state compass, supporting vehicle auto heading and auto depth. Auto altitude is available as an option when an altimeter is fitted.

  • Deployment options include an electric winch for free swimming ROV or an A Frame Launch and Recovery System (LARS) for ROVs equipped with a TMS.

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Technical Specifications
Specification
Tiger

Depth Rating (msw)

 800 

Dimensions

  

Length (mm)

 1030 

Height (mm)

 590 

Width (mm)

 700 

Weight in air (kg)

 150 

Payload (kg)

 32 

Thrust

  

Forward (kgf)

 62 

Lateral (kgf)

 43 

Vertical (kgf)

 22 

Speed (knots)

 3 

Power

  

Power input phases

 3 

Voltage (VAC)

 380/480 

Option

 690 

Frequency (Hz)

 50/60 

Battery Capacity (kWh)

 N/A 

Endurance (km@2kts)

 N/A 

Options, Tools and Accessories
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

Ultrasonic thickness gauge to determine the level of corrosion present in a structure.

Video Recording System

Control cabin options include video recording unit, video matrix switcher, communications system and high-back pilot seat.

CP Probe

Cathode Potential Probe with either contact or proximity probe options available.

Scanning Sonar

Scanning Sonar and surface equipment options.

HD Camera

High Definition (HD) camera for the vehicle. 

Camera

High resolution SD composite cameras, colour or monochrome / low light, fixed and zoom / focus.

Acoustic System

Acoustic tracking system to calculate the position of the vehicle with an acoustic beacon.

Altimeter

Altimeter for measuring the height of the vehicle above the sea floor. Auto Altitude option available.

Multibeam Sonar

Multibeam Imaging Sonar and surface equipment options.

Strobe

Battery-operated, Xenon emergency strobe used to locate vehicle. 

Tiger Manipulator Skid

Four-function, skid mounted, 250VDC manipulator system.

SM4 Cleaning Brush

Cleaning brush incorporating a heavy duty brush plus an SM4 motor (typically manipulator-mounted).

Deployment Systems & Control Cabins
Split Cabin

Safe Area 20ft split Control Cabin with a Pilot Control section and a separate workshop section. Fitted with electric power distribution panels, lighting, air conditioning, heating, 19 inch racks and installed escape hatch. Also available as a Zone II upgrade.

LARS

A-Frame Safe Area Launch and Recovery System (LARS) with Lock Latch or Snubber options.

Additional Options include: LED Lamps, Foldable working platform, Telescoping A-Frame, Active Heave, and Zone II upgrade.

Mk6 Winch

Electric Winch with variable speed and directional control for free swimming configuration.

Safe Area Cabin 16ft

Safe Area Control Cabin (16 ft) fitted with electric power distribution panels, lighting, air conditioning, and 19 inch racks. A Zone II upgrade option is available.

Latch02

Running Lock Latch system used for launch and recovery to reduce the strain on the umbilical. Includes a latch release line to free the ROV from the lock latch.

TMS8

Tether Management System (TMS) Type 8 allowing for the deployment of the ROV at working depth and also providing protection. Optional TMS Camera and LED Light.

‘Chosen (along with a Falcon) for their versatility and reliability and power to cope with currents.’


 
DCNS
Nicolas Leluan
Far East Managing Director

‘Chosen (along with a Falcon) for their versatility and reliability and power to cope with currents.’


 
DCNS
Nicolas Leluan
Far East Managing Director

‘An ideal design for general inspection tasks and drill support in terms of size and observation capability.’


 
BLUESTREAM
Rolf de Vries
Managing Director

‘An ideal design for general inspection tasks and drill support in terms of size and observation capability.’


 
BLUESTREAM
Rolf de Vries
Managing Director

‘Reliability is key for the health of our operators (in the nuclear industry). We wanted a proven robotic vehicle.’


 
SELLAFIELD NUCLEAR POWER STATION
Phil Toomey
Technical Manager

‘Reliability is key for the health of our operators (in the nuclear industry). We wanted a proven robotic vehicle.’


 
SELLAFIELD NUCLEAR POWER STATION
Phil Toomey
Technical Manager
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