Dutch offshore contractor Van Oord has completed the first multi-day offshore deployment of its unmanned survey vessel VO:X Barentsz at the Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm.
The vessel supported monopile and cable installation activities carried out by installation vessels Boreas, Nexus and Subsea Viking, according to the company.
Van Oord stated that the deployment represents a milestone in the implementation of remote and unmanned offshore survey operations.
VO:X Barentsz is the company’s first purpose-built unmanned survey vessel designed specifically for offshore use.
The company noted that unmanned survey technology enables efficient monitoring of critical offshore infrastructure, supports safe operations and reduces environmental impact while maintaining survey standards.
John van der Marel, USV lead at Van Oord, said the deployment demonstrated the vessel’s ability to operate remotely over multiple days while delivering high-quality data.
