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ROV Roundtable

ROV Roundtable:

The evolution of capable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) moves in tandem with a burgeoning array of missions available. This month MTR spoke with Matt Bates of Saab Seaeye, Chris Gibson of Videoray, and

Alasdair Murrie and Peter Ranelli from Teledyne Marine Systems for their insights on the market moving forward.

By Greg Trauthwein, Editor

ROVs can be used to inspect oil tanker ballast tanks, an envi-

Describe the trajectory of ROV use over the ronment known for being especially dangerous for manned past ? ve years. inspections. Ports and harbors can monitor and inspect every Bates, Saab Seaeye We have found a growing de- vessel that comes in to make sure that nothing suspicious is mand amongst operators in the oil and gas industry for ROVs entering unannounced. Critical infrastructure can be kept up with greater work and survey capability. This has led us to to code with quicker and easier inspections.

extend our range into larger and more powerful work-capable The other reason for the industry’s success is the signi