Features

First developed in 2006, RMI-ROV "SHRIMP" is designed to operate to a depth of 300 m below the sea with 4 HP power rating. This ROV is specially designed to carry a detachable payload hull. This detachable payload main hull may be filled by side scan sonar and sub bottom profiler for surveying and mapping the contours of the sea.

In the military version it will conduct a role as a mine sweeper, the detachable payload hull will be filled by an explosive that will be released when approaching objects detected as mines.

The main features developed in this ROV is a composite hull using 6061 T6 Aluminum Alloy using Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy hull resulting in a strong and lightweight. Advanced propulsion systems using a magnetic coupling which proved reliable and extended maintenance intervals is used in this mini-class surveillance ROV.