UXOcontrol is now wholly owned by the N-Sea Group and continues to support the offshore industry through the delivery of UXO Risk Management. This includes the development of practical strategies for dealing with Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) underwater.

We have extensive experience with landfall and marine Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Surveys, Investigation, Clearance and Explosive Engineering. Our experts have first-hand experience in varying international locations, working closely with our clients and collaborative partners which includes commercial entities, international organisations, local authorities, Humanitarian Mine Action agencies or through supporting national military operations and activities.

We can deliver the total UXO risk mitigation package in the marine environment, by utilising our 9-phase framework strategy, which brings your project management risks under control, delivered by our passionate, competent and qualified staff, using the latest technology for the delivery of quality UXO services. N-Sea is committed to continual improvement, technical innovation and new technologies, ensuring compliance with industry best-practice, national legal frameworks, licensing and explosive safety standards.

We are expert in understanding the requirements of reporting and evaluation in Explosive Ordnance (EO) risk management in order to deliver an UXO clearance certification, based on managing risks as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).

Assets

4-Winds

The vessel 4-Winds is a modern offshore support vessel built in 2012. The 4-Winds has a proven track record when it comes to safe and efficient offshore operations. With her length of 60.25 metres, 14.95 metres beam and a draught of 5 metres, she is the ideal vessel to execute survey and other subsea tasks in the North Sea.

Disposal System

UXOcontrol operates COBRA Mine Disposal Systems, a non-electric firing system with a wireless ignition. This system is developed and manufactured by ECS Special Projects Ltd. and provides a safe, reliable, and cost-effective solution for the neutralisation or disposal of explosive ordnance.

Magsense

With UXOcontrol’s next-generation MagSense system, you’re leaving nothing to chance. It’s a solution that takes unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey technology to the next level. MagSense delivers unprecedented accuracy, greater efficiency, and enhanced safety in the detection of UXO.

Triton ROV

The Triton XLX’s are a well-established and proven performer in shallow and deep-water operations. These ROV systems offer a comprehensive combination of thrust, payload, through frame lift and sensor interface.

Noordhoek Pathfinder

The Noordhoek Pathfinder is standard equipped as UXO clearance vessel. This means mobilised with self-launching Dual MAG wing for a wide span route survey and WROV with applicable UXO Inspection tools, vessel mounted USBL, multibeam, sub-bottom profiler as standard.

Phases

Phase 1: UXO Threat Assessement

UXO Threat Assessment

Phase 2: Historical Research

Historical Research

Phase 3: UXO Risk Assessment

UXO Risk Assessment

Phase 4: UXO Survey

UXO Survey

Phase 5A: PUXO Identification

pUXO Identification

Phase 5B: UXO Clearance

UXO Clearance

Phase 6: ALARP Sign Off

Alarp Sign-off

Phase 7: Life Cycle Support

Life Cycle Support