Boskalis and TKF ink Baltic offshore wind cable installation agreement

The contract is for four XLX EVO III work class remotely operated vehicles (ROV). The ROVs are designed to undertake a broad spectrum of underwater tasks, are 3000m rated, equipped with 420mm diameter thrusters, and an improved buoyancy package facilitating over 500kg of unladen payload. They come with updated pilot chairs and console as well as FET’s next-gen control software, ICE Unity. Quote: "Forum Energy Technologies’ (FET) Subsea product line has secured a contract to provide four of its new generation work class remotely operated vehicles (ROV), the XLX EVO III... The XLX EVO III will demonstrate the most cutting-edge Ultra-Heavy-Duty subsea vehicle technology available on the market. Designed to undertake a broad spectrum of underwater tasks, the 3000m ROVs will be equipped with 420mm diameter thrusters for increased through water performance and an improved buoyancy package, facilitating over 500kg of unladen payload. The XLX EVO III comes with updated pilot chairs and console as well as FET’s next-gen control software, ICE Unity, providing unparalleled response for remote operations and comprehensive data access."