New ROVs for Specialist Subsea Services

Aberdeen-based Specialist Subsea Services, ROV supplier and surveyor, has increased its fleet of work-class ROVs to six with the acquisition of two Schilling-HD 150hp systems from FMC Schilling Robotics of California worth over £4m.

A heavy duty Schilling-HD 150hp ROV featuring advanced automated piloting modes, two of which have been ordered by Specialist Subsea Services of  Aberdeen.

Designed to significantly increase productivity using integral and versatile design functions which enable ease of tooling integration, operation and maintenance, the systems will be used for high quality pipeline surveys, drill support and heavy duty construction operations.

Their acquisition, said the Scottish company’s managing director Graeme Kidd, reflects increasing opportunities in subsea markets, both in the North Sea and emerging global regions.

By David Goodfellow