10/07/2026
Breaking Limits in the Taiwan Strait: DWTEKโs Work-Class ROV in Action
When people think of DWTEK, our compact observation-class ROV I90 Plus often comes to mind. But did you know our work-class ROV, Monew, is equally a proven veteran in the field?
We are proud to share our recent track record at offshore wind farm at Taiwan Strait, where the DWTEK team successfully executed subsea infrastructure inspections for wind turbine foundations and offshore substations.
The Reality of Navigating the Taiwan Strait
The Taiwan Strait is notorious among global offshore engineers for its unforgiving marine environments. Characterized by high-velocity tidal currents, unpredictable crosswinds, and seasonal swells, performing precision subsea work here is highly challenging. In this demanding environment, Monew successfully performed General Visual Inspection (GVI) and Cathodic Protection (CP) measurements, delivering reliable data through its exceptional hydrodynamic design and immense thrust.
Maximizing the Weather Window and Personnel Safety with Advanced LARS
In offshore operations, downtime equals millions in losses, but personnel safety always comes first. To tackle the rough wave surges during deployment, DWTEK introduced a specialized A-frame paired with a snubber system for our Launch and Recovery System (LARS).
Unlike standard LARS setups, the snubber tightly locks and stabilizes the ROV during the critical air-water interface transition. By minimizing dangerous pendulum swinging caused by vessel motion, this setup significantly reduces mechanical hazards for the deck crew, elevating our HSE compliance on-site. Furthermore, it expands our operational weather window, allowing us to work safely and efficiently when others have to wait for the sea to calm.
From Marine Growth Surveys (MGS) to Cable Protection System Inspections (CPSI), this project marks another milestone in DWTEKโs ability to deliver tier-one data accuracy for global offshore wind assets.
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