Caldwell Marine International Installation & Commissioning
SeaRhino Amphibious Cable Burial
Cable burial with the SeaRhino, a surface-fed amphibious tracked jetter developed with Royal IHC for shallow water, intertidal and soft-ground conditions.
Description
The SeaRhino is a surface-fed amphibious Hi-Traq Jetter developed with Royal IHC Offshore Energy Ltd., described by CMI as the first vehicle of its kind in the U.S. It operates in shallow water, intertidal zones, soft ground and underwater, and supports both direct burial and post-lay burial of cables.
Key features
- Four independently controlled tracks with 4-Track Drive and Leveling System
- Increased chassis clearance and larger tracks for soft ground
- Improved cable-following capability
- Jetting system with 2 PN16 swords trenching up to 1.5m deep (up to 3.3m with lengthened swords)
- Weight 13Te in air
Applications
Cable burial at landfalls, intertidal crossings and shallow nearshore routes.
Specifications
| Weight in air | 13Te |
|---|---|
| Trench depth | up to 1.5m (up to 3.3m with lengthened jetter swords) |
| Jetting system | 2 PN16 swords |
| Drive | 4-Track Drive and Leveling System |
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