Posts by Chris Haaland

Overview  Innova delivered a complete subsea electro-hydraulic control system to a leading defence contractor, enabling safe deployment and recovery of a submarine rescue unit via a moon pool cradle system.  Challenge  The main challenge was ensuring precise, reliable control of a critical handling system operating in harsh offshore conditions. This included accurate positioning, secure locking mechanisms, and real-time monitoring—placing high demands…

Overview  Innova delivered a complete ROV BackPack solution to a major EPC contractor, enabling safe and flexible operation of external subsea tooling using isolated hydraulic systems.  Challenge  The key challenge was providing sufficient power and control for external tooling while preventing contamination of the ROV’s primary hydraulic system. This required a compact, fully integrated solution that could operate independently…

Overview  Innova supported a survey contractor in upgrading an observation-class ROV (Argus) to enable high-performance multibeam survey operations, significantly expanding its data and integration capabilities.  Challenge  The main challenge was enabling high-bandwidth data transfer for multiple survey sensors on an ROV not originally designed for such capacity. This included supporting two multibeam echosounders and a…

Innova’s MicroMatrix was successfully integrated into multiple subsea systems utilizing the Voyis Discovery Stereo Camera, enabling compact, high-performance imaging solutions for subsea applications.  Challenge  The main challenge was ensuring reliable power delivery and stable data communication for a high-performance stereo camera within a compact subsea footprint. This required efficient integration while minimizing system complexity and potential failure points.  Solution  Innova provided…

Overview  Innova was selected to develop a permanent subsea valve pack for FPSO applications, designed to maintain accumulator pressure over long periods without intervention.  Challenge  The main challenge was achieving near leak-free performance to prevent gradual pressure loss over time. The system also needed to withstand harsh subsea conditions and operate reliably in critical FPSO…

Innova delivered a complete subsea control system for a customer’s Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) system, developed in close collaboration with the client to meet demanding offshore requirements. The project encompassed design, production, and rigorous testing of a robust and flexible system tailored for vessel-based interventions. The solution includes a Subsea Hydraulic Power Unit (SHPU)…

Innova recently completed a comprehensive qualification program for a customer-specific valve pack and gateway, designed for a subsea workover control system (SWOCS). The project was carried out in accordance with the stringent requirements of the API 17F standard, and was based on Innova’s proprietary electronics platform.  The qualification process involved several critical stages:  This project presented a number of technical challenges, but…