Bespoke multipurpose CTD winch system for Arctic expedition

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Challenge

Client objective: A flexible, weather-resistant winch system for deep-sea CTD profiling and water sampling aboard a research vessel operating in the polar oceans. 

Segment

Ocean Science


Task

  • Containerised system
  • System flexibility
  • Operational reliability
  • Low maintenance
  • Multipurpose applications for data acquisition

Scope of Supply

The chosen winch solution was based on a standard MERMAC winch system and fitted to the customer's applications and operations in the Arctic. 

  • Customised MERMAC winch
  • Right angle level wind
  • 20" container
  • Slip ring
  • 7,000 m fibre optic cable
  • TrustLink stress termination
  • Oil-filled junction box
  • 6,000 m depth rated, custom-built NEXUS Multiplexer
  • FAT and SAT
  • Installation and commissioning
  • Project management


Result

The research vessel continues using the customised solution for water column profiling and revealing data from the depths of the ice-covered Arctic Ocean. System flexibility and vast experience in solution customisation were essential for choosing MacArtney as a supplier.

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