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Seabed mounted so reduced risk of 3rd party interference
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Maximum profiling range approximately 500m (deeper on request)
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Satellite tracking beacon in case of accidental surfacing
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Dual acoustic releases for redundancy
Typical current meter installation prior to rig arrival deployed by Anchor Handler. Click for larger image. | Deploying current meters at the earliest stages of exploration drilling (the site survey) provides the knowledge to:
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Build the current model based on scientifically derived and seasonally accurate information
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Build cuttings dispersion models with accurate current data over the entire water column
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Determine the impact of cuttings discharge before rig arrives
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Optimise rig and spud placement in environmentally sensitive locations
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Generate an accurate current and therefore spill model before moving on location
Additional Benefits
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Early and seasonal understanding of currents for field development and construction requirements if discovery
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Contribute to NCS database of current information
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Complete understanding of current strength and direction for accurate rig placement when running conductor and riser analyses
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Current information and accurate mapping can be sent to skimming boats en route to location
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Improved clean up strategy
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Dedicated marine current expertise to assist in event of oil spill from both CLS and StormGeo on a 24/7 coverage if needed
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