Oceaneering International has introduced a new electric propulsion remotely operated vehicle (ROV) designed for extended subsea operations and reduced maintenance.
The Momentum electric work-class ROV was unveiled by the company’s Subsea Robotics segment at the Subsea Tieback Forum 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana, which was held from March 3–5.
According to Oceaneering, the vehicle was developed using a reliability-focused, data-informed design process that re-engineered the traditional work-class ROV platform around electric propulsion to improve efficiency, simplify system architecture and reduce maintenance requirements.
The ROV is designed to support continuous subsea operations for up to 30 days. It is intended for offshore activities including drilling support, inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR), surveys and subsea construction.
The Momentum ROV features plug-and-play sensors, 360° vision systems, automation capabilities and high thrust performance. Oceaneering said the vehicle also offers a high payload capacity to support demanding subsea tasks.
The system is designed to be compatible with existing Millennium Plus ROV infrastructure, enabling operators to upgrade existing equipment and deploy the new platform within established subsea operations.
Martin McDonald, senior vice president of subsea robotics at Oceaneering, said, “With the Momentum electric ROV, we focused on what matters most to customers: availability and capabilities that deliver confidence during critical offshore work.
“By applying electrification through a disciplined, data-driven approach, we’ve reduced vehicle maintenance while improving efficiency and operational availability. This allows customers to execute longer, more predictable subsea campaigns.”
Oceaneering said the vehicle’s electric propulsion system is designed to reduce maintenance demands while increasing operational uptime, supporting extended subsea campaigns and improving overall fleet availability.
The company showcased the Momentum ROV at its booth at the Subsea Tieback Forum, where attendees were able to view the system and discuss the technology with Oceaneering’s subsea robotics team.
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