Forum Subsea Technologies Secures Orders from DOF Subsea for Supply of Three Perry XLX-C Ultracompact Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
Forum announced on Tuesday that DOF Subsea would deploy the vehicles on three of its ROV support vessels for recently awarded projects in Brazil. The ROVs will be manufactured at Forum’s facilities in the UK in Kirkbymoorside, Yorkshire, and delivered in the first quarter of this year.
The compact 150HP XLX-C vehicles rated for 2,000 meters, along with the compact Dynacon LARS designs, are the first of their kind to be delivered to the market.
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According to the company, these latest Perry ROVs are powered by a primary and auxiliary hydraulic system of 150HP, providing unmatched thrust in an ROV of this class.
Kevin Taylor, Vice President of Subsea Vehicles at Forum Subsea Technologies, said: “In total, DOF Subsea has over 60 Forum ROVs in its global fleet. As the market continues to recover from a sustained downturn, it is reassuring to see this ongoing trust in our systems, which meet the resilience and operational safety standards our clients require.”
Ingve Osberg, Asset Manager of the DOF Subsea Group, added: “DOF Subsea is pleased with Forum and the long-standing relationship providing DOF Subsea with high-quality remotely operated vehicles, including the necessary support for our ROV business.”
DOF Subsea Receives “Petrobras Best Suppliers 2018” Award in Brazil
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