Oceaneering launches electric work-class ROV for extended subsea operations

(WO) - Oceaneering International has introduced a new electric propulsion work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) designed to support extended subsea operations across offshore drilling, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR), and construction activities.

The new system, called the Momentum electric ROV, was unveiled at the Subsea Tieback Forum in New Orleans. According to the company, the vehicle was developed using a reliability-focused design approach that incorporates electric propulsion to simplify system architecture and improve operational efficiency.

Oceaneering said the ROV is designed to support continuous subsea operations for up to 30 days, enabling longer-duration missions with reduced maintenance requirements. The system also supports plug-and-play sensor integration, advanced vision capabilities and high thrust capacity to support demanding offshore work scopes.

The vehicle is compatible with Oceaneering’s Millennium Plus ROV infrastructure, allowing operators to integrate the new platform into existing fleets and subsea robotics systems.

Oceaneering’s Subsea Robotics division said the electrified ROV platform is intended to improve vehicle availability and operational reliability while supporting increasingly complex subsea inspection, intervention and construction activities.