Bespoke multipurpose CTD winch system for Arctic expedition
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.
