Allseas / News / Converting the former 228-metre drill ship into our first polymetallic nodule production vessel 05 November 2021 Converting the former 228-metre drill ship into our first polymetallic nodule production vessel All systems go on board Hidden Gem as we intensify efforts to covert the former 228-metre drill ship into our first polymetallic nodule production vessel. Installation of launch and recovery system (LARS) Out of dry dock and dressed in Allseas colours, Hidden Gem is now undergoing key modifications in Rotterdam. Works include installation of the vessel’s launch and recovery (LARS) system. Our engineers designed the system to safely deploy and control the 12-metre nodule collector vehicle as it moves across the seabed 5 kilometres below the surface. Deep-water expertise to support renewable technologies Allseas has made a name for itself in the offshore energy industry by developing systems and equipment for operation at record depths in challenging conditions. To meet the market’s ever changing needs, we constantly push the boundaries of what is possible. Drawing on our deep-water expertise and innovative capability, we have designed a LARS for efficient, high performance operation in the world’s deepest and remotest environment. Fitted with a mix of winches and compensators, and housing the control umbilical, the system plays a critical role during offshore operations. Lying on the deep-ocean floor, polymetallic nodules are rich in critical metals required for energy storage and renewables technologies. Deep-sea nodule collection represents a new frontier and a new exciting chapter in Allseas’ history. Read more about Alleas’ deep-sea activities and state-of-the-art equipment. Allseas Homepage Company Sustainability Projects Careers Contact Equipment Pioneering Spirit Solitaire Audacia Lorelay Tog Mor Fortitude Oceanic Pipe supply vessels Welding equipment Small equipment Subsea equipment Activities Pipelines and subsea Heavy lifting Innovations Fabrication Deep-sea polymetallic nodule collection River plastics removal Careers Onshore Offshore Students Our stories Vacancies Job mail How to apply Meet us © 2021 Allseas | Disclaimer | Privacy policy