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SUBSEA UXO RELOCATION SYSTEM

Where in-situ render-safe action is impractical, controlled relocation provides a viable and proportionate alternative. Our subsea relocation capability is built around a remotely operated UXO relocation system designed specifically for offshore use.

This method enables safe clamp, lift and subsea transit of UXO under controlled conditions.

LIFT AND SHIFT SYSTEM

When Relocation Is Preferred

Protecting Adjacent Infrastructure

Relocation may be preferable where fragile or frangible infrastructure is nearby, including cables, pipelines, foundations or archaeological features.

By moving the item to a more suitable disposal location, the integrity of surrounding assets can be preserved.

Environmental Considerations

In sensitive environments, in-situ detonation may cause unnecessary disturbance. Relocation enables mitigation strategies to be tailored to environmental constraints.

How the System Operates

Controlled Deployment

The clamp is lowered from a suitably configured support vessel and guided into position via ROV, or diver supervision in shallower water.

Once secured, the UXO can be safely relocated subsea to an agreed disposal site.

Remote Handling for Risk Reduction

Remote lifting and transit operations minimise personnel exposure and maintain controlled separation from the item throughout the process.

Operations are carefully planned and conducted in appropriate weather and daylight conditions, ensuring safety and visibility are maintained.

Multiple Collocated Items

Where several small UXO are located within a confined area, relocation can allow them to be gathered and managed more efficiently.

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Safety in Practice

Each relocation activity is subject to:

Detailed lift planning
Defined weather limitations
Equipment certification and inspection
Clear communication protocols between vessel, ROV and EOD personnel

Disciplined execution ensures that movement is controlled, predictable and aligned with project risk tolerances.

Environmental & Asset Protection

Relocation minimises localised seabed disturbance and reduces the potential for damage to adjacent infrastructure. It also enables
render-safe activity to be undertaken at a location better suited to controlled disposal.

This supports both environmental stewardship and asset protection objectives.

Enabling Safe Offshore Continuity

The relocation system provides a structured, defensible method for managing subsea UXO where alternative mitigation options are constrained.

By combining technical judgement with controlled remote handling, we enable projects to progress safely while protecting personnel, infrastructure and programme certainty.