Exail, a prominent company in marine robotics technologies, has secured a contract for the sale of its DriX H-9 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) to a European client. This transaction, announced recently, highlights the growing demand for advanced marine survey solutions. The DriX H-9 is outfitted with sophisticated equipment, including a Multibeam Echosounder, Side Scan Sonar, Sub-Bottom Profiler, and magnetometer, making it well-suited for civil offshore operations. The vessel will be utilized for offshore infrastructure survey operations, reflecting Exail's commitment to enhancing capabilities in marine surveying and monitoring.
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Original from ROVplanet.com: Exail Announces First Sale of DriX H-9 for Civil Offshore Operations to a European Client
Exail Announces First Sale of DriX H-9 for Civil Offshore Operations to a European Client
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