The Raptor AROV 2 is a remotely operated subsea drilling and anchor installation system, specifically developed for challenging offshore renewable environments, particularly high-energy tidal and floating wind sites.
What makes this system particularly interesting is the combination of precision, efficiency, and reduced offshore footprint. It works alongside proprietary groutless self-drilling rock anchor technology, allowing anchors to be installed far more efficiently than traditional anchoring methods, with significantly reduced vessel time and installation complexity.
The system was specifically developed for environments with very limited working windows, where you may only have a short slack-water period to complete operations. From an operational perspective, that’s hugely important for sites like those around Orkney and future floating offshore renewable developments.
Reduced environmental impact
Importantly, the system is also designed around smaller, more cost-effective support vessels rather than large offshore construction spreads, which has a significant impact on project economics. The AROV 2 isn’t just a standalone drill rig — it becomes part of a connected subsea toolkit alongside inspection systems, intervention crawlers, trenching systems, and integrated vessel operations.
Capable of installing anchors within a single slack-water period at high-flow tidal sites.
Enables accurate positioning and installation, ensuring anchors are placed within ±3 degrees of vertical and secured to the seabed.
Designed for less invasive anchoring with reduced noise, smaller seabed footprints, and lower rock cutting volumes.
The system is designed for operating depths up to 1,000 metres.
| Length (Operating) | 5.2 m |
| Length (Transport) | 5.7 m |
| Width (Operating) | 5.2 m |
| Width (Transport) | 2.2 m |
| Height (Operating) | 6.9 m |
| Height (Transport) | 2.2 m (20' ISO Container) |
| Weight (in Air) | 11.5 t |
| Input | 440 V @ 50/60 Hz |
| Subsea HPU | 200 kW |
| Umbilical | Nexans RS680 |
| Subsea Supply | 3.3 kV |
| Operating Depth | 200 m |
| Design Depth | 1000 m |
| Cutting Power | 93.3 kW |
| Core Sampling | 3.6 m, T6-H |
| Max. Anchor Diameter | 0.9 m |
| Max. Drilled Length | 3.0 m ** |
| * 3.9 m possible with minor mast modifications *Up to 0.8m if additional upstand possible | |
| Lower Head | |
| Peak Torque | 14.0 kNm |
| Max Speed | 200 RPM |
| Upper Head | |
| Peak Torque | 2.5 kNm |
| Max Speed | 403 RPM |
| Max Pull Up / Down Load | 15 t |
| Configuration | 20 FT ISO |
| Certification | DNV 2.7-1 |
| Winchpull | 4.5 t |
| HPU | 35 kW |
| Oil Type | Biodegradable |
| Fixed Cameras | 3x LUXUS PUR SD |
| Lights | 3x Bowtech LED K-Series |
| Pan & Tilt Cameras | 2x Spyball SSB-HDI |
| Sonar | Gemini 720i (pan + tilt) |
Supporting the wider deployment of offshore renewable infrastructure at scale.
