USV Fugro Pegasus in UAE: first sail and live remote control from ADIPEC 2022

🎯 The 12 m Blue Essence USV was launched at Mugharraq port and sailed to its new home in Al Mirfa, Abu Dhabi, by Fugro’s control and command centre in the UAE. The Al Mirfa port will be the home to the Fugro Pegasus during the coming months and will be the central hub to Fugro’s remote and autonomous operations in the UAE.

This vessel forms part of Fugro’s global fleet of USVs and electric remotely operated vehicles, which are operated from a network of remote operations centres across the world.

Fugro’s Blue Essence USV will set a new standard for subsea inspection solutions, requiring no offshore crew, reducing carbon emissions by 95% and allowing for real-time insights, faster data-processing and data delivery.

🎤 David Washbrook, Director Marine Asset Integrity Middle East and India: “Fugro has been working closely with local authorities and partners in the region to define regulations and legislations around remote and autonomous vessels. We are proud to say that this collaborative effort has allowed us to have the region’s first uncrewed survey vessel in the water and adds an exciting new chapter to Fugro’s future in the UAE.”

Moreover Fugro is showing live remote control of USV Fugro Pegaus and its payload right from exhibition ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference 2022, three more days to come a check this out at Hall 4 Stand 432.

⚙ USV Fugro Pegasus specifications:
🔹 Designer\Builder – SEA-KIT International
🔹 Model – Fugro Blue Essense series
🔹 LOA – 12 m
🔹 Beam – 2.2 m
🔹 Draft – 2.3 m
🔹 Operating speed – 4 kn
🔹 Endurance – 17 days
🔹 Power system – 2 x 18kW 48 V DC
🔹 Propulsion – 2 X 10 kW / 1200 rpm
🔹 Connectivity – Satellite/Wi-Fi/4g/radio link
🔹 Radar – Simrad
🔹 Payload – Fugro Blue Volta eROV

📃 Source: Fugro
📷 Photo: Hannes Swiegers