ADNOC L&S is getting remotely operated vessels for vehicle + supplies transport

French maritime service provider SeaOwl will design unmanned remotely operated vessels (ROVs) for ADNOC’s logistics subsidiary, ADNOC L&S, under a new agreement, the company said in a press release. The vessels will transport vehicles, equipment, and supplies to and from offshore sites. The company did not disclose a timeline for the delivery of the vessels, the exact number of vessels they will design, or the value of the agreement.

The details: The unmanned 55-meter-long vessels will be operated by a smart automation system from an onshore control room through a satellite link, using self-navigating technology. The ROV will use artificial intelligence to control propulsion, positioning, remote communication, and cyber security, according to the statement. The design will help reduce operational costs and the exposure of seafarers to harsh weather conditions, the statement added.

Also on board: While SeaOwl will design, oversee the construction of the ROV, and facilitate navigation permits, certification group, Bureau Veritas will provide the necessary navigation permits from the UAE maritime authorities, the statement said.