ROV Trencher
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ROV Trencher

Sealien's ROV-based trencher is purpose-built for demanding cable and pipeline operations in dynamic subsea environments. Its streamlined buoyancy design minimizes hydrodynamic resistance, while the suspension-integrated track system ensures stable movement across uneven seabeds. The modular platform allows for versatile customization, and a higher ratio of self-developed components enables faster supply and easier servicing. Equipped with a proprietary cable tracking system, the trencher supports efficient multi-sensor deployment, real-time burial depth monitoring, and automated post-inspection reporting. Intelligent control software, powered by machine learning, dynamically adjusts vehicle posture, jetting pressure, and flow to match varying soil conditions, ensuring precise, high-quality burial for a wide range of cables and pipelines.


 


Functional Features
Transportation & Installation
Transportation & Installation
Highly modular design enables quick assembly/disassembling of chassis, track system, jetting system, chain cut module, buoyancy, main lift point, etc., standard with assembling/disassembling tools.All system can be fitted into standard containers, allowing for higher transportation efficiency.
Performance Upgrade
Performance Upgrade
Jetting mode and chain cutting mode are interchangeable to adapt to various challenging geological conditions. Track can be adjusted to multiple DoF to adapt to complex submarine terrains. Travelling mechanism can be changed to achieve different travelling modes for greater operating efficiency.
After-sales Maintenance
After-sales Maintenance
We provide 24/7 after-sales support including worry-free product support, leasing, professional services, engineering operational support, repair, maintenance, upgrade, etc.
Technical Parameter
For reference only
Working Depth

5 - 3000m

Dimensions (customizable)

8.1m (length) x 6m (width) x 4.8m (height)

Weight in Air

ROV+Skid Mode≈29t ROV+Track Mode≈32.5t CBT Chain Cutting Mode≈35.5t CBT Jetting Mode≈26.5t

Weight in Seawater

ROV+Skid Mode≈1.5t ROV+Track Mode≈3.5t CBT Chain Cutting Mode≈28t CBT Jetting Mode≈20t

Product Highlights
Sophisticated Cable Detection and Positioning System
Sophisticated Cable Detection and Positioning System
Sonar, GPS, USBL, INS, DVL are configured to provide a combination solution to navigation and positioning. Powerful cable detecting and acoustic imaging devices, such as Teledyne, Optimal Ranging, are supported for quick and precise cable detection and positioning.
Advanced High-pressure Jetting System
Advanced High-pressure Jetting System
The spacing between jetting swords can be adjusted to achieve different trenching width. Water circuits can be set to adapt to different seabed soil conditions and burial depth. Independent depressor or integrated depressor is available to cope with different target cable types.
Cutting-edge Multi-DoF Track Levelling System
Cutting-edge Multi-DoF Track Levelling System
Machine width and height can be adjusted to achieve deeper burial, better travelling performance and higher stability. Heeling angle is adjustable to ensure upright trenching angle throughout. Optional various tracks for different operating modes.