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Product Introduction
VY150 Medium 3500m Work-Class ROV
1. Product Overview
VY150 is a fully domestic medium-duty work-class ROV independently developed for versatile deep-sea operations, specially optimized for Australian coastal and deep seabed mineral prospecting projects. Rated for a maximum operating depth of 3,500 meters, it adopts a compact lightweight frame with dual 5-axis & 7-axis hydraulic manipulators, powerful thruster system and large modular payload bay.
Compared with imported heavy ROVs, VY150 features lower vessel matching requirements, lower CAPEX and daily OPEX, fully complying with Australia EPBC marine environmental protection regulations. It has been verified in multiple overseas seabed mining projects, becoming the mainstream equipment choice for small & medium Australian marine mineral survey companies.
| Category | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Rated Working Depth | 3,500 m |
| Total Power | 115 kW (150 hp) |
| Overall Dimension (L × W × H) | 3,200 × 1,900 × 1,850 mm |
| Weight in Air | 4,300 kg |
| Standard Payload Capacity | 360 kg |
| Bollard Pull (Forward / Lateral) | 700 kg / 600 kg |
| Bollard Pull (Vertical Up / Down) | 600 kg / 650 kg |
| Maximum Speed (Forward / Lateral) | 3.4 knots / 2.4 knots |
| Standard Manipulator Set | 1 × 7-axis hydraulic arm + 1 × 5-axis hydraulic arm |
| Hydraulic Auxiliary System | 10 groups bidirectional proportional hydraulic valves, 120 L/min @ 220 bar |
| Vision System | Dual-axis PTZ high-definition underwater cameras, adjustable LED floodlights |
| Standard Matching LARS | 10-ton A-frame launch & recovery system |
| Control System | Integrated shore control container, real-time underwater data & video transmission |
3. Key Competitive Advantages (Focus on Australian Mining Clients)
All-Round Depth Coverage for Australian Mineral Zones
3,500m full depth rating covers Australia's offshore shallow placer deposits, mid-depth lithium rare earth zones and deep-sea polymetallic nodule mining blocks, meeting all national mineral exploration licensing survey standards.
Dual Manipulators for Complete Mineral Sampling Workflow
The matched 7-axis & 5-axis hydraulic arms support seabed rock coring, ore grabbing, sediment collection and mineral vein cutting, completing all mandatory sampling tasks required by Australian mining authorities without extra tool refitting.
Compact Design Compatible with Medium Survey Vessels
Only 4.3 tons air weight, fits medium geotechnical vessels such as HYSY707 without large dedicated offshore construction ships, greatly reducing vessel rental or refitting costs for small Australian mineral contractors.
Low Disturbance Design Compliant with Australia EPBC Act
Optimized low-turbulence thruster layout minimizes seabed sediment turbidity during prospecting, avoiding environmental fines and project suspension under Australia’s strict marine ecological supervision rules.
Multi-Scenario Asset Maximization to Reduce Idle Loss
Beyond seabed mining survey, the ROV can be quickly reconfigured for offshore wind foundation inspection, subsea pipeline detection, shipwreck & underwater relic exploration, enabling off-season charter revenue for operators.
Cost-Effective Full Domestic Supply Chain
100% localized design & manufacturing cuts equipment purchase and spare parts supply costs by 30–50% versus European/American equivalent ROVs, with stable Asia-Pacific spare parts delivery channels for Australian ports.