The Bluestone Offshore seabed frame and seabed sampling unit  can operate in water depths of up to 2000 meters.  The seabed frame can be used  in both down hole drilling mode, and with the seabed sampling unit enabling dual mode options during an offshore program.

The seabed frame: 

Seabed Frame
Seabed Frame positioned below drill deck
  • Proprietary Bluestone Offshore manufacture.
  • Allows for modular integration of other seabed units.
  • Allows for accurate hole positioning.
  • Allows for hole re-entry.
  • Remotely operated camera (live feed) available.

The Bluestone Offshore’s Seabed Unit:

  • Bluestone Offshore set up allows for in-situ testing up to 50 meters and sampling to 20 meters
  • Two directional frame Inclinometer.
  • Electric Wheel drive thrust system.
  • Total push force monitoring.
  • Penetration depth measuring.
  • Can retrieve Large Diameter Piston Cores (LPC) of up to 11 cm in diameter.