AUVSI 2017: Kongsberg discusses Eelume

13th May 2017 - 15:12 GMT | by Karima Thibou in Dallas

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Kongsberg Maritime took the opportunity at AUVSI Xponential to describe the background and development of Eelume, a subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) vessel.

Richard Mills, sales director, marine robotics, informed delegates that Kongsberg Maritime has been a part of the marine robotics world for 25 years. The first recognised underwater vehicle was developed in the 1960s however, the first commercial underwater vehicle was developed in the 1970s.

Available around the clock and designed to remain resident subsea, Eelume can access areas that others cannot according to Kongsberg. The platform can be operated from ship, shore or globally and

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