Forum Energy Technologies has executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with underwater inspections provider SAFEEN Survey & Subsea Services to collaborate on the development of electric thrusters for ROVs.

 

The MoU, signed at this year’s Oceanology International, coincides with the launch of FET’s updated 300Vdc and 600Vdc range of direct current thrusters.

 

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with underwater inspections provider SAFEEN Survey & Subsea Services to collaborate on the development of electric thrusters for ROVs.

FET’s recently released 600Vdc ROV thruster option for all observation and light work class thrusters is equivalent to the well proven SA-300 hydraulic thruster.

As part of the MoU agreement, the thrusters will be subject to extensive cycle testing to fully validate functionality, durability and integration capabilities with existing ROV systems. Testing will also ensure smooth deployment and operation.

FET says the collaboration will enhance the performance, efficiency and reliability of the company’s underwater services capabilities. The thrusters will be tailored specifically to the requirements of SAFEEN’s submersibles, with the aim of delivering an optimal solution to the challenging marine operations in which it operates.

The development of the thrusters will be overseen by experts from both FET and SAFEEN.