Using Real-Time Visuals to Accelerate Economic Development in the Energy Sector

Transforming offshore operations, we empower Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) with Videosoft’s real-time video streaming technology. Providing the ability to deliver constant live, high-quality visuals from remote oceanic locations using the lowest possible bandwidth, our solutions accelerate decision-making, enhance safety, and redefine what’s possible in high-risk missions.

Working with global energy suppliers, local vendors, and USV specialists, as experts in this industry, we illustrate the power behind our leading video compression solutions. Marking an important breakthrough in the energy industry, significant time and cost savings combined with enhanced remote asset management over low (and high) bandwidth connectivity.

USVs Unleashed: Defining a New Era of Unmanned Subsea Asset Inspection

Deployed earlier this year by one of our customers, a leading USV company successfully performed an extensive pipeline route survey in West Africa, taking over 150 hours to complete and maintaining high levels of visual integrity throughout the inspection.

Tackling challenges such as tidal forces, wave impacts, and shifting sandbars head on, USVs navigate enclosed and shallow depths much more effectively than traditional survey vessels, resulting in improved data quality. Designed to reduce exposure to personnel and the environment, USVs can expertly navigate shallow landing zones with ease.

Utilizing Videosoft Global’s FireLight™ video streaming solution, USVs can ensure accurate and reliable data collection at sea in real-time, while safely avoiding grounding, costly collisions, and maneuvering hazards, no matter the distance or environmental conditions.

Navigating reduced depths and underwater obstacles with ease, minor damage from abandoned fishing nets failed to halt this important mission, with the combination of real-time visuals and advanced sensors enabling operators to steer back on course in real time to continue the job in hand.

Following the first remotely controlled subsea well completion, assuring the integrity of the pipeline system has enabled this petroleum development company to resume crude oil supply to the local refinery after many years of inactivity. Poised to increase domestic refining capacity and make petroleum products more readily available, providing a welcomed economic boost to the area, combining USVs and ultra-low bandwidth real-time video allows for more efficient use of existing network infrastructure worldwide.

Navigating the Digital Wave | Real-Time Video Streaming Solutions for Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV)

Placing a strong emphasis on critical asset health and worker protection, using non-destructive techniques via real-time ‘drone boat’ inspection is enabling safer testing environments across multiple industries. Transforming the way we monitor environmental and ecological changes, USVs also allow for closer biodiversity and conservation monitoring whilst minimizing disruption to natural habitats.

Making remote surveys and inspections easier, safer by removing personnel from the site, plus cost-effective, Videosoft’s video processing software enables USV users to optimize data usage by seamlessly switching between satellite, cellular, and mesh networks, maintaining a constant, stable connection between uncrewed vessels and onshore operators at all times.

Maximizing situational awareness for efficient and safe vessel operation in previously inaccessible locations, additional features such as high quality native recording and playback ensures accurate records of operational efficiency and precise incident reporting.

Demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint and conserving more power to help extend sailing times, other key features include:

• Real-time monitoring, even in zero visibility conditions.
• Eliminate USV signal loss & minimize data usage.
• Uninterrupted streaming from as little as 1kbps over any network.
• Live stream recording & multiple output video streams.
• Integrated video analytics and alerts.
• Secure encrypted gateways (Encoders).
• Easy-to-use interface.

Stewart McCone, CEO at Videosoft Global, said:

“This partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to enabling the energy industry with pioneering technology. Delivering sophisticated video solutions for marine, scientific, commercial, and environmental industries worldwide, we provide constant real-time video via any network, no matter how remote the location is.

“Helping nations to resume/manage crude oil supply safely is a significant achievement and a pivotal moment, ensuring reliability and sustainability in meeting global fuel demand. A crucial phase in the development of energy infrastructure in this area of the world, this is a prime example of unmanned technology and real-time video laying the groundwork to improve economic development around the globe.”

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