The MDS was manufactured for Offshore Marine Management Limited (OMM) by Subsea Innovation in 2015.
All control aspects of the MDS are provided by a Jupiter 2 Control System and Thruster Valve Pack. This allows the MDS to be manouvered and matresses deployed from a single control point. Multi-sensor, sonar and camera feedback ensures consistent and safe operation.
The system has been proven to accelerate the installation of subsea cable protection by allowing the laying of multiple mattresses per deployment and removing the need for diver intervention or ROV support.