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Oceanology and research vessels

Through innovation and pioneering spirit, we have developed state-of-the-art equipment for numerous research vessels worldwide.
Kleyfrance has a long presence in oceanography, where we have built long-term partnerships with number of international research institutes and universities.
Annular traction winches© developed for synthetic rope (coring, geology, dredging, trawling)
Ultra-clean CTD winches
ROV winches
A-frames
Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS) for ROV deployment
Sub-hull sensor deployment systems (known as “Travocéan” devices)
Corer handling systems customized to Vessel characteristics (A-frames, telescopic fork, booms, davits, platforms, etc.)
Giant Calypso© (piston) corer with mechanical and acoustic triggering system (patented by CNRS)
Square corers
Multi-corers
Complete suite for corer preparation and treatment: piston wire rope socketing machine, liners assembly tooling, splitting machine, etc.
