SeaRoc Group has launched SeaHub, a new communications and logistic data solution and an industry-first for the offshore wind sector, according to the company.
The SeaHub system utilises the latest enhancements of its SeaPlanner software, which sets out to centralise, standardise, automate and make equipment easily deployable, subsequently reducing costs and ensuring safety for the people working offshore from day one, SeaRoc explained.
The system consists of unmanned, mobile containers that house all required equipment for reliable communications and logistical data sharing for far offshore projects, with SeaPlanner integrating important project information for complete real-time visibility of site activity including personnel tracking, certification, asset transfers, vessel and helicopter tracking, man over board and system alarms.
SeaHub contains several autonomous safety systems including fire suppression, gas detection and temperature control, all of which are monitored using the SeaPlanner software.
According to SeaRoc, SeaHub has the ability to drive down costs with the introduction of standardisation and centralisation as well as the continuous monitoring and implementation of reliable data collection and analysis platforms.
SeaHub is entirely mobile, meaning communications and logistical data can coverage a radius of 20 miles from wherever the container is installed. The solution is based on standard 8’ shipping container modules.
The SeaHub communication system may be reused, either deployed at a fixed location, such as on the offshore substation once it is grid-connected, to provide the permanent communications solution for the site, or on the next construction project.
Earlier this year, the system has been deployed onto its first offshore wind farm in the UK.