The subsea construction sector is growing rapidly. Whether it’s building ports, laying pipelines, or maintaining underwater infrastructure, these projects demand precision, safety, and efficiency. Among the essential equipment used on such sites, the underwater excavator, similar to a land-based digger, plays a key role. But in the complex underwater environment, one major challenge remains: visibility.
UNDERWATER EXCAVATORS: ESSENTIAL TOOLS FACING MAJOR CHALLENGES
The subsea construction sector is growing rapidly. Whether it’s building ports, laying pipelines, or maintaining underwater infrastructure, these projects demand precision, safety, and efficiency. Among the essential equipment used on such sites, the underwater excavator, similar to a land-based digger, plays a key role. But in the complex underwater environment, one major challenge remains: visibility.
UNDERWATER VISIBILITY: A CRUCIAL CHALLENGE
Water clarity is naturally limited and depends on many factors: turbidity, depth, lighting, and weather conditions. During operations, visibility often worsens as excavation stirs up sediments and clouds the water. Conventional cameras struggle to deliver clear, real-time images when visibility conditions deteriorate. In this context, enhanced vision solutions are essential. They help secure operations, improve productivity, and reduce costly errors.
OUR RANGE OF UNDERWATER CAMERAS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK
At i2S, our range of ORPHIE underwater cameras perfectly meets the needs of excavators and subsea construction sites, thanks to advanced technology that dramatically improves visibility in turbid waters. Mounted at the tip of the excavator’s arm, they allow operators to work with greater precision and safety, saving valuable time on every project.
