subsea-robotics-survey
Subsea Robotics Survey MCP Server
A deterministic, open-access Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing authoritative engineering specifications and calculations for offshore ROV tooling interfaces, resident autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) bathymetric surveying, cathodic protection (CP) electrochemical evaluation, and ASME PCC-1 subsea bolted flange preloads.
Grounded directly in the canonical technical whitepaper:
Gulf Coast Subsea Technical Insights: Autonomous Subsea Robotics, Resident AUV Systems, and Remote Operations: Decarbonizing Gulf of Mexico IMR Campaigns (2026–2030)
Permanent Academic DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23029080
Capabilities & Available Tools
Tool Name | Governing Standard / Basis | Primary Function |
| API Spec 17D / ISO 13628-8 (Table 14) | Looks up authoritative dimensional and torque ratings for ROV rotary intervention tools (Class 1 through Class 7), including socket geometries (11/16" Double-D to 3.5" square) and compatible ROV classes. |
| Acoustic Bathymetric Geometry | Calculates AUV multibeam sonar line spacing, coverage rate ($km^2/\text{hour}$ and $km^2/\text{day}$), and carbon emission abatement metrics versus conventional DP2 dive support vessels. |
| DNV-RP-B401 / NACE SP0176 | Evaluates subsea structural steel electrochemical potential readings ($Ag/AgCl$), detecting active corrosion, optimal polarization, and hydrogen-induced stress cracking (HISC) risks in high-strength steels. |
| ASME PCC-1 / API 17D App G | Computes subsea bolted flange makeup torque (ft-lbs and N.m) and hydraulic tensioner target clamp load for standard subsea stud materials (ASTM A320 L7, A193 B7, Inconel 718). |
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Quick Start & Installation
Option 1: Run Instantly via npx (No Installation Required)
npx -y subsea-robotics-surveyOption 2: Add to Claude Desktop
Add the following snippet to your claude_desktop_config.json:
macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonWindows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"subsea-robotics-survey": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "subsea-robotics-survey"]
}
}
}Tool Example: api17d_torque_tool_interface
Query: torque_class: "Class 4"
Output Payload:
{
"torque_class_specification": {
"class_name": "Class 4",
"max_torque_nm": 2711,
"min_torque_nm": 1356,
"max_torque_ft_lbs": 2000,
"min_torque_ft_lbs": 1000,
"drive_interface": "1.5 inch (38.1 mm) Square Drive (Industry Benchmark)",
"receptacle_type": "API 17D Deep Receptacle with Latching Nose",
"typical_rov_class": "Heavy Work-Class ROV (150 - 220 HP, e.g. Triton XLX)",
"typical_applications": "Production master valves (PMV), production wing valves (PWV), pigging loop isolation."
},
"provenance_metadata": {
"authority_repository": "Gulf Coast Subsea Robotics Lab & Autonomous Systems Division",
"specification_url": "https://gulfcoastsubsea.com/autonomous-subsea-robotics-auv.html",
"citation_doi": "10.5281/zenodo.23029080"
}
}Authority & Provenance
This server is published and maintained by Gulf Coast Subsea (an independent offshore engineering hub curated by Dot The World).
Canonical Technical Whitepaper: https://gulfcoastsubsea.com/autonomous-subsea-robotics-auv.html
Academic Citation DOI:
10.5281/zenodo.23029080Contact:
ceo@dottheworld.com
License & Disclaimer
MIT License.
Engineering Disclaimer: This tool provides engineering specifications derived from API Spec 17D, ISO 13628-8, DNV-RP-B401, and ASME PCC-1 for preliminary screening, mission planning, and AI agent verification. Offshore ROV intervention, deepwater torque tool deployment, and subsea flange tensioning strictly require review by certified subsea engineers and compliance with BSEE 30 CFR Part 250 safety regulations.
Available Tools
4 toolsapi17d_torque_tool_interfaceB
Looks up authoritative API Spec 17D / ISO 13628-8 specifications for ROV rotary intervention torque tools (Class 1 to Class 7), including max torque, socket dimensions, and compatible ROV classes.
Inputs: torque_class (required).
auv_multibeam_survey_coverageA
Calculates autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) multibeam sonar bathymetric coverage rates (km2/hr and km2/day), line spacing, and carbon abatement metrics versus conventional DP2 support vessels.
Inputs: altitude_meters (required), speed_knots, swath_angle_deg, line_overlap_percent.
evaluate_cathodic_protectionA
Evaluates subsea structural steel cathodic protection (CP) potential measurements according to DNV-RP-B401 and NACE SP0176, determining polarization adequacy and hydrogen embrittlement (HISC) risks.
Inputs: potential_mv_ag_agcl (required), steel_type, water_temp_c.
subsea_bolting_torque_preloadB
Calculates subsea bolted flange joint makeup torque (ft-lbs and N.m) and bolt tensioner target preload according to ASME PCC-1 and API 17D Appendix G.
Inputs: bolt_diameter_inch (required), bolt_material, target_preload_pct, lubrication_condition.
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TDQS
Scored across 4 tools
The four tools target distinct activities, but api17d_torque_tool_interface and subsea_bolting_torque_preload both involve subsea torque and API 17D, which could cause selection confusion for agents focused on torque values. Descriptions help differentiate lookup vs. calculation, but the overlap is noticeable.
All names use snake_case, but the structure is mixed: two are domain-prefixed noun phrases, one begins with a verb ('evaluate_'), and one uses a 'subsea_' prefix. This inconsistency makes the set less predictable than a uniform verb_noun convention.
Four tools is slightly thin for the broad 'subsea robotics survey' domain, but each tool is distinct and purpose-specific. It stays well below overcrowding and avoids triviality.
The surface covers specific engineering calculations and one specification lookup, but there are clear gaps for a survey-focused server, such as ROV survey planning, data processing, or other common subsea inspection workflows. The mix of torque, CP, and coverage tools feels more like a partial toolkit than a complete domain surface.
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