Remote inspection services and autonomous solutions

We offer a complete range of ROV services designed to meet the needs of various subsea operations and offshore surveys.

Inspection and maintenance: Our ROV services are equipped for detailed subsea inspections, ensuring the integrity and safety of underwater infrastructure. These services include visual inspections, ultrasonic testing, and other non-destructive testing techniques.

Remote mapping: ROVs are used to precisely  map the seafloor and subsea structures. This involves gathering high-resolution data that supports environmental assessments and resource management.

Environmental monitoring: We collect data on water quality, marine habitats, and other ecological parameters to support environmental protection initiatives.

Remote and autonomous vessels are ships that can operate without a human onboard, such as, uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). They rely on automated control systems and remote operations centres (ROCs) to perform various maritime tasks, reducing HSSE risks for offshore personnel and therefore enhancing safety. An onshore team of mariners and engineers control the USV and eROV from a ROC through a satellite connection. These inspections are used for offshore assets, construction support services, and hydrographic and geophysical surveys.

Remote services encompass a wide range of activities, including remote inspection, data collection, and data processing. These services are managed from specialised ROCs.

Remote services unlock operational efficiency in several ways:

• Reduces operational costs - ROCs can manage multiple projects simultaneously, optimising resource allocation and reducing overall expenditures

• Reduces human presence in remote locations - by reducing the need for people in remote locations, remote services lower the costs and challenges of transporting and supporting staff there

• Better accuracy and precision - remote sensing tech and autonomous systems ensure precise data collection and operational execution

• Continuous operations - ROCs enable 24/7 operations without compromising work-life balance or safety (e.g. back deck work in rougher weather)

• Reduces CO2 emissions - because USVs do not carry any personnel onboard, their size can be significantly reduced compared to conventional vessels without compromising data quality. While a traditional vessel may consume up to 7 metric tonnes of fuel per day, our 12-metre USV uses only up to 180 litres of fuel daily to power its generators and charge its batteries. This substantial reduction in fuel consumption results in up to a 95 % decrease in CO2 emissions compared to a conventional survey vessel

• A future fit workplace - operating from a ROC offers significant benefits for marine crews and opens up new talent pools for Fugro

The key advantages of remote services include:

• Predictable scheduling: Crew members know their schedule in advance and can better plan their personal time

• Work-life balance: After a 12-hour shift, crew can return home and spend time with their families, improving overall well-being

• Increased flexibility: Experts at ROCs easily switch between different projects by moving to various operations rooms, enhancing project efficiency and collaboration

• Attracting new talent: The chance to work in a ROC appeals to people who may not have been interested in or able to work offshore before