Launch and Recovery System for ROV and AUV

A Launch and Recovery System (LARS) is a critical piece of equipment designed for the safe and efficient deployment and retrieval of various payloads into a marine environment from a vessel or platform. These payloads can range from unmanned vehicles like Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), and even drones (UAVs), to manned systems such as diving bells, submersibles, crew boats, and RHIBs. LARS also handle equipment and tools like scientific instruments and subsea equipment for inspection, maintenance, and repair.

The key functions of a LARS include controlled deployment, ensuring precise lowering of the payload into the water with careful management of speed, orientation, and stability. Safe retrieval is equally important, recovering the payload even in challenging sea conditions and securing it without damage. Motion compensation is a crucial feature, counteracting vessel movement due to waves and currents to maintain stability during launch and recovery. Finally, LARS provide a secure platform for handling, maintenance, and storage of the payload onboard the vessel.

LARS find essential applications across a wide range of industries. In offshore oil and gas, they support subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair. They are vital in renewable energy for deploying and retrieving equipment for offshore wind farm construction and maintenance. Oceanographic research relies on LARS for launching and recovering scientific instruments and underwater vehicles for data collection. Defense and security utilize them for deploying and retrieving unmanned vehicles for surveillance, reconnaissance, and mine countermeasures. Search and rescue operations use LARS to launch and recover RHIBs and other rescue craft, and commercial diving employs them for deploying and recovering diving bells and support equipment.

OUCO LARS System enable operations in harsh environments with rough seas (sea state 4-5), strong currents, and remote locations. They minimize operational downtime through efficient launch and recovery procedures. Our product helps reduce the risk of damage to equipment through controlled handling and motion compensation. They improve personnel safety by reducing the need for personnel in hazardous areas during operations. Besides, OUCO LARS can be customized to meet the unique needs of different payloads and applications, addressing specific operational requirements.

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