The pressor is captured using gaffs, which allow a line with a quick catch to be attached to the frame. Once the pressor has been brought onboard using the winch and hoist, the ROV is recovered.
Gaffs
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The pressor is captured using gaffs, which allow a line with a quick catch to be attached to the frame. Once the pressor has been brought onboard using the winch and hoist, the ROV is recovered.

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