Naval-technology.com :ECA Group to supply consumables for French Navy's PAP demining ROVs

Published on Naval-technology.com, July 2017.

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The five-year contract was awarded by the French Ministry of Armed Forces and is estimated at more than €4m, with a maximum of up to €8m depending on utilisation frequency.

ECA Group previously supplied the first set of mine disposal vehicles PAP to the French Navy in the 1970's and they will continue to operate them until mid-2020. They will then be gradually replaced with the delivery of future demining systems, following the Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM) FR / UK evaluation programme.

Logistical support and the delivery of spares and consumables comprise an integral part of naval robotics services due to the fact that sea-based environments necessitate a certain level of maintenance for equipment and systems throughout their lifespan, particularly subsea drone units.

"The PAP MK6 is able to manoeuvre in strong currents and can withstand rough environmental conditions due to its high-powered propulsion capabilities."

PAP MK6 is a self-propelled ROV featuring a high carrying capacity, which is primarily used for mine warfare. The vehicle is equipped with user-friendly command and control software, which enables auto-piloting functions. it is able to manoeuvre in strong currents and can withstand rough environmental conditions due to its high-powered propulsion capabilities.

For mine warfare, ECA Group has recently developed its Unmanned Mine Counter Measure Integrated System (UMIS ) which is a flexible solution that can be used in a wide range of configurations, as well as being compatible for deployment on mine counter measure vessels (MCMVs).

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