Guidelines for the shared use of sensors for ROV and survey purposes

  • Informative Guidance
  • Revision 0.2 - February 2026

This document provides guidelines for the shared use of sensors for Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and survey purposes, highlighting considerations for efficiency, risk management, and technical requirements.

Contents

  • Glossary of Terminology
  • Introduction and Overview
  • Differences in Requirements for ROV Positioning and Survey Operations
  • Risks Associated with Shared Use of Sensors
  • Operational Configuration and Documentation
  • Considerations for Installing Shared Sensors
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • Further Reading

Revision

  • Rev. 0.2 - February 2026
    Change to offset measurement guidance removing requirement for quay-side deployment and independent verification. Removal of superfluous references and minor grammatical changes. Inclusion of IMCA competence guidance references.
  • Rev. 0.1 - March 2024
    Update of page 2, reference links and layout; no change to content
  • Rev. - February 2019
    Initial publication