Utilisation of remotely operated vehicles in the Northern North Sea is tending towards a science. Various vehicles compete in a razor-sharp market for jacket and pipeline inspections, drilling support and diver assist roles. This paper discusses Conoco's Northern Operations viewpoint and their vehicle utilisation experience.

Keywords:
connector, wellhead, platform, rcv 225, protection system, vehicle, diver, inspection, installation, template
Subjects:
Pipelines, Flowlines and Risers, Offshore Facilities and Subsea Systems, Remotely operated vehicles
Copyright 1984, Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME
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