Aberdeen’s Rovtech to acquire VALOR ROV in seven-figure deal
Aberdeen-based Rovtech will acquire the VALOR remotely operated vehicle (ROV) business from Seatronics in a "transformative" seven-figure deal.
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Aberdeen’s HonuWorx kicks off £30 million fundraise to develop fleet of remote submersibles
Scottish subsea robotics firm HonuWorx is aiming to raise £30 million from investors to build a fleet of 50 autonomous submersibles for offshore inspections.
Rovco and Vaarst merge amid Scottish recruitment drive
Subsea technology firms Rovco and Vaarst have merged to become Beam, with the company undertaking a recruitment drive in Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
Scottish underwater robotics firm HonuWorx secures seven figure investment
Scottish subsea robotics firm HonuWorx has secured "seven-figure" investment backing for its plans to slash costs and emissions for offshore repair and inspection work.
Technology and skills will be key to achieving Labour’s offshore wind ambitions
As a CEO in the offshore wind industry, I’ve welcomed the ambition from our new Labour government on green energy.
How robots are making offshore wind maintenance safer and more efficient
Robots are making wind farm upkeep safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly, says Pete Felton.
Aberdeen’s ROVOP and Boskalis announce global partnership
Aberdeen-headquartered subsea firm ROVOP and offshore contractor Boskalis Subsea Services have announced a global partnership agreement.
ROV bosses on the energy transition: ‘There’s so much work’
The idea of using robot workers was once the work of science fiction, however, it is now commonplace in the North Sea through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs).
UK skills shortage forced SMD to look to China for ROV power system
As engineering firm SMD was looking to test its new remotely operated vehicle, it struggled to find a UK-based partner to supply an adequate power system, the firm’s head of innovation said.
Innovation cements Aberdeen’s ‘pioneering energy legacy’
I recognise that drive for technological disruption and challenging accepted constraints in HonuWorx, writes Steven Gray.
Exclusive: “Strong demand” sees headcount and revenues rise at Aberdeen’s ROVOP
ROVOP global revenues increase by 31%, with EBITDA up 57% to £11m.
Gallery: Offshore Europe 2023 has caught the Love Bug
Offshore Europe has made its much-anticipated return to the Granite City with exhibitors bringing their A-game to attract attention.
Aberdeen hosts first ever fully remote offshore wind ROV inspection
The world’s first fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm assets has been carried out by Fugro at the Aberdeen offshore wind farm.
How a two man crew gathered Nord Stream shrapnel with ROVs
A piece of shrapnel from the sabotaged Nord Stream pipeline is on display at Aberdeen’s Subsea Expo alongside the ROV that captured the first footage of the damage.
Europe’s first uncrewed offshore integrity inspection undertaken by TAQA
TAQA Netherlands has become Europe's first oil and gas operator to complete an uncrewed offshore integrity inspection.