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FET Launches Remote Control Station for Subsea ROV Operations

represents a significant step forward in how ROV operations can be delivered. By enabling full system control from any location, we are giving our customers greater flexibility in how they deploy personnel and manage operational costs, without compromising performance or reliability,” said Kevin Taylor, Vice President of Operations for Subsea Technologies at FET.FET is demonstrating the technology at Oceanology 2026, where an ROV will be piloted from the company’s headquarters in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, while the control station is located at the conference in London, more than

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DOF Orders Four ROVs from FET

the strong partnership between DOF and FET, and an order of this scale reflects the confidence DOF places in our subsea technologies. We are excited to see our next generation work class ROV in action next year and look forward to supporting DOF through our customer services team,” said Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President Operations – Subsea

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FET to Deliver Super Mohawk ROV to European Navy

;s long-term strategy, FET 2030, to expand our role in an increasing trend of defense bodies investing in their subsea capabilities. We are bringing decades of offshore deepwater remote vehicle expertise to supply defense equipment and services to various countries across Europe and Asia,” said Kevin Taylor, Vice President Operations Subsea at Forum Energy Technologies.The Super Mohawk is a general-purpose ROV suitable for observation, survey, pipelay support, light to medium work and non-destructive testing inspections. When delivered, the system will be equipped with multiple skids fitted with

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FET Books Two Work-Class ROV Order from Nigerian Oil and Gas Firm

the west African coast. MPL is a reliable and longstanding customer, and it’s a pleasure to continue to support the team’s operations. Africa is generally a difficult region to break into, but demonstrating FET’s latest technology in the field will bolster our presence,” said Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President Operations – Subsea

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FET to Deliver Work-Class ROV to DOF for Brazil Ops

will be delivered with full remote operations capability.“This contract reflects the continued confidence DOF places in our subsea technologies and service. The XLX-C24 represents the very latest in ROV performance, and we are proud to support DOF in their ongoing Brazil operations,” said Kevin Taylor, Vice President at FET Subsea

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FET Unveils New ROV Control System

and cost-saving benefits by enabling remote operations from outside the core control system. “One major benefit is the ability to monitor performance remotely and reduce downtime by allowing the replacement of components when needed rather than using fixed maintenance intervals,” said Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President Operations – Subsea.The system can be rolled out across FET’s range of ROVs, including observation class, work class and trenching vehicles, both electric and hydraulic. Continuous development will ensure compatibility with the latest sensors and tooling

FET's Super Mowhawk II ROV, which will assist in river bed surveys. Credit: Forum Energy Technologies

FET Inks Deal to Expand Shallow Water Ops

and recovery systems. This specific model is designed to deploy, recover and store up to 3,300 meters of 25.4 mm diameter umbilical. Principal components include an A-Frame, ROV Winch with Standard Levelwind, Local Control Station and Electro-Hydraulic Power Unit on a single skid platform.  Kevin Taylor, Vice president – Subsea Vehicles, said: “This contract represents a milestone, as river bed surveying is a new market for our ROVs and provides a unique opportunity to demonstrate our advanced capabilities in a challenging environment," said Kevin Taylor, Vice President&mdash

XLX EVO III ROV (Credit: Forum Energy Technologies)

FET Unveils Next-Gen Work Class ROV

and reliable, but is also equipped with cutting edge technology that enables operators to fly with poise, precision and confidence.“We are excited to see the results that our latest ROV, designed for an optimised performance, will generate for customers now and in the years to come,” said Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President Operations - Subsea

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FET Gets UK Ministry of Defence ROV Supply Contract

pleased that FET has been selected again by SALMO for an additional ROV system. This is one of the most versatile systems on the market and has the capabilities required for the tasks that it will undertake for the SALMO team. We look forward to delivering the solution on time next year,” said Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President Operations – Subsea. “A momentous amount of work has gone into preparing what has been a complex contract in a very short time. The project team have pulled together and demonstrated a holistic and agile route to procurement. It was a great feeling

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