Enshore Subsea

During a pre-cut trenching campaign from a DP2 Support Barge between August and November 2024, the Enshore team trenched a 30km shallow water route. To support the suite of sensors on our trencher, we deployed a GPS pole-mounted applied acoustics MiniPod GNSS unit, mounted on a 6m steel pole above the trencher, which was operating subsea to create a 2m deep trench ahead of cable installation. 

As the project progressed, the Enshore survey team engaged with applied acoustics to trial the next-generation 201G MiniPod. Designed with enhanced durability, the 201G is housed in a ruggedised casing and is shock-rated to 75G. It is well-suited to withstand the high-vibration environment generated by subsea trenching operations.

Thanks to its identical connectors, mounting brackets, and interfacing as its predecessor, the 201G was seamlessly integrated with minimal downtime. Once deployed, the 201G performed consistently and reliably throughout the campaign, providing continuous positioning under challenging conditions.

By integrating the 201G MiniPod, Enshore Subsea successfully mitigated equipment-related delays, ensuring efficient project execution and reinforcing our commitment to delivering reliable subsea solutions.