Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS)
CTEK specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of safe and efficient Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) tailored to diverse marine operations. Our LARS are engineered to ensure the secure deployment and retrieval of personnel, equipment, and submersibles in challenging offshore conditions.
We prioritize operational efficiency and safety in every LARS solution we deliver.
1. Diver Launch and Recovery Systems
TEK provides specialized LARS designed for the safe launch and recovery of divers in a variety of diving operations.
These systems may incorporate:
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Diving Bells: Enclosed chambers to transport divers to and from the underwater work site.
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Stages: Open platforms for deploying and recovering divers.
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Winch Systems: Precisely controlled winches to lower and raise divers.
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Safety Mechanisms: Redundant safety features to ensure diver well-being during operations.
2. ROV Launch and Recovery Systems
CTEK designs and builds LARS specifically for the deployment and retrieval of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
These systems often include:
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A-frames or Davits: Strong and stable structures for lifting and lowering ROVs.
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Tether Management Systems: Specialized equipment to handle the ROV's umbilical cable.
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Launch and Recovery Cradles: Secure platforms for ROVs during launch and recovery.
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Dynamic Positioning Systems: Integration with vessel systems to maintain precise positioning during ROV operations.
3. Survey Equipment Launch and Recovery Systems
CTEK provides LARS solutions for the safe and efficient deployment of various types of survey equipment, including:
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Sonar Systems: Side-scan sonar, multibeam sonar, and sub-bottom profilers.
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Magnetometers: Used for detecting metallic objects underwater.
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Hydrographic Survey Equipment: For measuring water depth and charting the seabed.
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Specialized Winches and Cranes: To handle the specific weight and handling requirements of survey equipment.
4. Winch Design and Fabrication for LARS
CTEK designs and manufactures a wide range of winches specifically for LARS applications. These winches are engineered for durability, reliability, and precise control, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
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Hydraulic Winches: Powerful winches for heavy loads.
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Electric Winches: For precise control and quieter operation.
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Pneumatic Winches: Suitable for hazardous environments.
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Custom Winch Design: Tailored to specific LARS requirements.