Subsea Expo 2016 has proved worthwhile for exhibitors at the show who have reported a high level activity and deals being confirmed on the stands.
Remote operate vehicle supplier HPR, based in Pitcaple in Aberdeenshire, was there for the second time, having first attended in 2015.
The company specialises in mini-ROVs, which weigh just seven kilogrammes and are used in the inspection, repair and maintenance sector.
Managing director Dave Gillies, an industry veteran with more than 30 years experience, said: “Business has been really, really good. We’ve had confirmation of an inspection contract with a major operator and had numerous inquiries for our mini-ROVs.
“We came here for the first time last year and we’ve taken a bigger stand this time round. The exploration side of things has been hit pretty bad but IRM is still going strong.
“The first day of the show was unbelievable for us, we weren’t expecting it at all. We had people wanting to talk about working with us, it was non-stop. It’s been a pleasant surprise how busy it’s been.”
Xodus unveiled its new asset lifecycle screening tool Hawxeye at the event.
Graeme Rogerson, operations director at Xodus Group said: “The mood at the show has been buoyant and very much focussed on the need to look at new ways of working to adapt to this ‘new norm’.”
Elsewhere, utility ROV Services placed an order with Remote Ocean Systems Inc. (ROS) for the supply of multiple subsea cameras and lights for a pending upgrade to their UTROV system, which is currently configured with a tine grab for ongoing boulder relocation operations on the Rampion wind farm.
Further purchases for two new Utility ROV systems have also been agreed, these are scheduled for delivery in August this year.
Utility ROV managing director Patrick Crawford: “The performance, build quality and durability of their subsea range made it a no brainer to select ROS.”