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Table 4 Cost estimates for ROV and UVC surveys

From: Assessing the suitability of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to study the fish community associated with offshore gas platforms in the Ionian Sea: a comparative analysis with underwater visual censuses (UVCs)

 

UVC survey

ROV

Survey

Video analysis

Number of days needed

9

9

3

Number of operators

4

1

4

Daily manpower cost (1 operator)

100.00€

Included in the equip. rent

100.00€

Daily equipment rent

120.00€

500.00€

 

Daily boat rent

1,000.00€

1,000.00€

 

Total coasts

13,080.00€

13,500.00€

1,200.00€

Average daily coast

1,453.33€

1,500.00€

400.00€