FET to supply electric observation-class ROV for ocean research
Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract from a major North American ocean research facility to supply an electric observation-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV), further reinforcing the organization’s commitment to exploring the deep sea.
The Mohican ROV system will be used to document sea floor communities and species of interest at various depths up to a rating of 2,000 meters. Anticipated areas of focus will include proposed and established marine protection areas as well as other biologically significant locations of interest in the marine environment on the continental shelf.
The ROV will be used to support ongoing research related to marine conservation targets in high currents and areas of steep bottom topography. The ROV is designed to carry a payload skid for navigation and sensors, as well as being capable of manipulation and intervention.
Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President – KMS and Subsea Robotics, said: “This contract further highlights the Mohican ROV’s capabilities for scientific research projects. We have always had a strong reputation as a single source for manufacturing and delivering high-quality, robust vehicles and associated auxiliary products which are suited to underwater industry applications.
“On top of research, this also includes, defence, oil and gas, renewables, telecommunications, mining, aquaculture and academia.”
The ROV will be manufactured at FET’s UK facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire. The agreement comes shortly after FET provided an ROV to the Memorial University of Newfoundland for similar purposes.
About FET
FET participates in the energy transition by utilizing our core competencies in engineering, design, and manufacturing.
FET’s portfolio of products and equipment can be utilized to support renewable energy markets. Examples include our remotely operated subsea vehicles and trenchers used in the installation and maintenance of offshore wind turbines, coiled line pipe for carbon capture, downhole casing equipment and cable protection products for the severe conditions within geothermal, and valves and processing equipment utilized in biogas.
As we focus on new product development initiatives to address current market needs, sustainable energy solutions are incorporated into our processes and designs. We are well positioned to assist with the development of a lower carbon future. This will mean navigating through a changing industry while protecting our core competencies. We are seeing early signs of activity for renewable energy applications and are forecasting an acceleration in the sale of these products in the coming years.
