Subsea Electro-Hydraulic Control System for Submarine Rescue
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…
ROV BackPack System for Isolated Tooling Operations
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…
Micro Matrix™ Upgrade for Observation ROV
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…
MicroMatrix Integration with Voyis Stereo Camera
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…
Subsea Valve Pack for FPSO Accumulator Systems
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…
Subsea control system for RLWI vessel
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)…
API17F qualification of Gateway and Valve packs for SWOCS
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…
Successful Implementation of Innova’s multiplexer for a Triton XLX Upgrade Package
The custom Triton XLX upgrade package was developed in close cooperation with our customers to replace legacy fiber-optic stacks in subsea and surface vehicle control systems. The design philosophy focused on reliability, ease of installation, and minimal wiring requirements. Key criteria included atmospheric mounting of electronics, emulation of legacy system connections, and the use of…
Control System for subsea Mattress Retrieval Tool (MRT)
The project was executed by a multidisciplinary team, including mechanical, software, and electrical engineers, supported by skilled mechanical and electrical technicians for the assembly and testing of the valve packs. Each valve pack featured 5 proportional and 3 on/off NG10 valves, pressure sensors, and a water ingress sensor, housed in an aluminium manifold and POM…
Control System for Diamond Wire Saw
Our team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers developed a customized 3-channel NG10 Subsea valve pack system designed to control the hydraulic systems of diamond wire saws at depths of up to 3000 meters. Key features included: A custom GUI was developed for the laptops, providing real-time control and monitoring tailored to the operational needs.…