UXOcontrol, wholly owned by the N-Sea Group, provides specialist UXO risk management solutions to support the offshore industry.

With extensive experience in marine offshore and nearshore UXO survey, investigation, clearance and explosive engineering, our experts support clients across offshore oil & gas, offshore wind and interconnector projects.

N-Sea delivers comprehensive UXO risk mitigation services throughout the project lifecycle, combining in-house assets and equipment, experienced personnel, advanced technology and industry best practice. Through a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and operational excellence, we help ensure safe, compliant and efficient project delivery in line with applicable legal frameworks, licensing and explosive safety standards.

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.

N-Sea Pathfinder

The N-Sea 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