Forum Energy Technologies’ (FET) Subsea Product Line has recently announced the signing of a contract for the sale of an electric Sub Atlantic Super Mohawk II remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and Dynacon Launch and Recovery (LARS) system to a North American subsea organization. This sale marks a significant milestone for FET as the ROV will be utilized for shallow water operations in the Northeastern United States, specifically for river bed assessments alongside offshore wind farm surveying.

The Super Mohawk II ROV is renowned for its robustness and versatility in harsh underwater environments, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of underwater tasks. It is equipped with high-quality video capabilities for inspection work and can accommodate underslung tool packages for various applications such as tree valve torque tools, high-pressure water jetting pumps, and small manipulators.

FET’s Dynacon team specializes in designing and manufacturing custom winches and launch and recovery systems. The LARS system accompanying the ROV is tailored to deploy, recover, and store up to 3,300 meters of 25.4 mm diameter umbilical. Key components of the system 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, expressed his enthusiasm for the new contract, stating, “This contract signifies a significant milestone for our ROVs as we venture into the river bed surveying market, showcasing our advanced capabilities in a challenging environment. We are delighted to support our client’s mission with cutting-edge technology and tailored LARS solutions for precise and efficient operations.”

This latest contract adds to FET’s growing portfolio, following agreements in 2024 to provide ROVs to the UK Ministry of Defence Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) unit, a North American ocean research facility, and AQUA Exploracion, a Mexican subsea organization.