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VESSELS & VEHICLES ¯ Oceaneering International ¯ All American Marine ¯ Oceaneering Debuts New Electric Propulsion Work across diverse operating pro? les.

Powered by twin 803hp CAT C18 Tier 3 diesel engines de-

Class ROV

Oceaneering International, Inc. announced that its Subsea livering cruising speeds of approximately 20 knots and fuel-

Robotics segment has debuted the newest addition to its Re- ef? cient survey speeds as low as 3 knots. Fuel capacity is motely Operated Vehicle (ROV) portfolio, the Momentum 1,600 gallons, allowing for long range missions, and the ves-

Electric Work Class ROV. sel will be inspected to USCG Subchapter T standards.

The Momentum Electric ROV was developed using a reli- The vessel is de? ned by Teknicraft’s hydrofoil-assisted alumi- ability-driven, data-informed design approach that re-engi- num catamaran hull, delivering stability at cruising and survey neered the work-class platform around electric propulsion to speeds, reduced resistance, and superior offshore ef? ciency. The improve ef? ciency and simplify system architecture. adjustable hydrofoil system actively manages lift and drag, re-

The vehicle is designed for 30-day continuous subsea op- sulting in a smoother ride, lower fuel consumption, and consis- erations, enabling extended support for drilling, inspection, tent performance across a wide range of operating conditions. maintenance, and repair (IMR), surveys, and construction The vessel is designed to carry up to 30 scientists, students, work scopes. Featuring plug-and-play sensors, advanced and crew on day trips, and up to 14 personnel on extended 360-degree vision, automation, strong thrust, and high pay- offshore missions.

load capacity, the Momentum Electric ROV delivers the pow- Operations will include near-shore research based out of Port er and control required for demanding work-class operations. Aransas, Texas, as well as multi-day expeditions across the

Offering backwards compatibility with Millennium Plus ROV Gulf of Mexico. These missions will span near-coastal waters infrastructure, Momentum supports quick upgrades and scal- to deep-water environments, including the Texas shelf, the able deployment. Mississippi, Trinity, and Sabine River Deltas, Salt Dome, and the Flower Garden Banks. ¯ All American Marine Builds University of Texas Marine To support this work, the vessel is out? tted with a suite

Science Institute Research Vessel of scienti? c systems that allow researchers to collect water

All American Marine (AAM) has begun construction on a samples, study marine life, map the sea? oor, and conduct next-gen 78’ x 26.7’ aluminum catamaran research vessel for the geophysical surveys. Specialized equipment—including sam-

University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI). The ves- pling systems, nets, seismic instruments, and coring tools— sel is being built on Teknicraft Design’s multi-purpose research can be installed or removed as needed, allowing the vessel platform and is designed to support scienti? c research, survey, to be quickly recon? gured between research programs while and teaching missions throughout the Gulf of Mexico, including maximizing time on the water.

offshore operations up to 150 nautical miles from shore.

Purpose-built for multi-mission ? exibility, the twin-engine, ¯ EdgeTech Introduces the Trace Side Scan Sonar for Mi- propeller driven vessel will support a broad range of scienti? c cro-UUV, ROV, USV operations including coastal and offshore ecology research, EdgeTech has recently expanded their OEM side scan sonar seismic surveys, gravity coring, water chemistry analysis, product offering to meet the needs of small and micro sized ? sheries surveys, and undergraduate and graduate instruc- autonomous vehicles.

tion. The platform integrates an adjustable hydrofoil system, EdgeTech designed the new Trace OEM side scan sonar modular deck equipment, and dedicated wet and dry labora- speci? cally with micro-UUV, small ROV and shallow water tory spaces to accommodate evolving research requirements USV in mind. The Trace system is a small form factor (13cm 40 March/April 2026

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