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2009 News releases

5 February 2009
ROV industry to benefit from smaller lighter buoyancy packs
Reports circulating in the industry predict that in excess of 650 new work class ROVs will be required to meet industry demands over the next five years.

While the industry is reported to have spent $1.6 billion on ROV operations during 2008, this figure is forecast to rise to some $2.4 billion by 2012. With a shortage of vehicles and personnel, demand will continue to outstrip supply, even in the medium term, with costs having escalated by almost 50% during 2008 alone...
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