Quote:
Originally Posted by Flieger
Isn't that just for launching the ROV on that crane arm?
|
The arm might be for that (
over the side), but the video shows a "WELL" (
I called it a HOLE).
If recovery was of an underwater object in rough seas I'd want to control the listing motions and have any possible rotational forces center-lined, and not over the side. The well provides for this worst case condition found in the North Sea.
I'm guessing you haven't watched the video yet. I don't know how to do screen-shots, but I do have a hand held camera.
The Stills:
I don't know if or how they close off the well when not in use.
The bow thrusters do look like they are retractable, not a cheap solution but top notch.