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Remotely Operated Vehicles

With this Foundational ROV microcredential presented by Northwestern Michigan College, recipients were introduced to the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROV) as a system used for subsea activities including scientific study and research, subsea exploration and industrial applications. Recipients have experience operating an ROV for the purpose of collecting information from docks, piers, and research vessels.

Skills / Knowledge

  • History, types and applications of ROV systems
  • Requirements for ROV Operations
  • Identification of Major ROV Components
  • Preparation/Maintenance (System set up, Vehicle inspection)
  • Basic Buoyancy, Ballasting and floatation
  • Checkout Procedures
  • Principles of ROV Navigation
  • Operations - Launching/Piloting/Retrieval
  • Shutdown Procedures

Issued on

December 20, 2024

Expires on

Does not expire