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Oceaneering (OII) Wins 3-Year E-ROV Contract From Equinor

Oceaneering International, Inc. OII recently won an award from Equinor ASA EQNR for providing a resident, electric remotely operated vehicle (E-ROV) system powered by battery, which will be used for subsea inspection, repairing activities and maintenance purposes.

The contract, which is expected to start from December, will last for three years and has two optional extension periods of one year. In the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the E-ROV system will be deployed at water depth till 1000 meters. The E-ROV system, provided by Oceaneering, is capable enough to work for long periods and requires minimum surface recovery. This trait reduces the need for surface vessel in the project.

Notably, one of the company’s onshore mission support centers controls the E-ROV system, with the help of its proprietary Remote Piloting and Automated Control Technology, or RPACT. The system helps in gathering data and live HD quality video with the help of a 4G mobile broadband signal, which is transmitted from a buoy.

The deal marks another success story for Oceaneering — an international provider of engineered products and services — and its innovative technologies that help to increase its clients’ operational efficiency, as well as minimize risks and costs.

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Houston, TX-based Oceaneering has gained 11.4% in the past year against 5% fall of its industry.

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