The Future Moves Electric
The next-generation work class Momentum™ Electric ROV is a major leap forward in underwater performance and the future of ROV technology. Developed using insights drawn from millions of operational hours across our global ROV fleet, the system delivers the power, control, and flexibility required to operate in the world’s most demanding subsea environments.
Performance Built for Continuous Subsea Operations
30-Day Maintenance-Free Subsea Residency
Operate subsea for up to 30 days without maintenance or recovery.
45% Lower Power Consumption
Reduce overall energy demand by up to 45% through electric propulsion.
1-Hour Plug-and-Play iPEM Replacement
Enable rapid, one-hour plug-and-play sensor, tooling, and subsystem changeout.
100% Work Class Capability
Deliver full work-class thrust, lift, and payload performance.
Smart Power Drives Operational Efficiencies
Designed for the future of subsea operations, the Momentum™ Electric ROV integrates a smart power system built on a simplified electric propulsion architecture, eliminating hydraulics at the vehicle level to increase uptime and enable long-term subsea deployment.
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Core Capabilities
The Momentum™ Electric ROV combines extended subsea residency, electric work class performance, and a simplified architecture to support longer, more predictable offshore campaigns.
Backward Compatibility
- Maintains compatibility with Millennium® Plus ROV systems
- Leverages existing tethers, tether management systems, umbilicals, and launch and recovery systems (LARS)
- Enables rapid transition to electric capability with minimal downtime
Work Class Performance
- Carries out IMR, survey, construction, and drill support
- Offers superior thrust, lift, and payload capacity
- Delivers power and control for demanding offshore operations
Environmental Benefits
- Reduced exposure associated with hydraulic component leaks
- Supports environmental and Petroleum Operations Notice 1 (PON1) requirements
Modular Architecture
- Plug-and-play sensor and tooling integration
- Designed for 24/7 remote operations and scalable deployment
Automation-Ready Visual and Control Systems
Enhance situational awareness and automation through integrated HD camera systems, navigation, and piloting technologies for precise subsea control and advanced ROV piloting.
- Advanced 360-degree vision
- Sensor agnostic subsea dynamic positioning
- Stereo forward facing HD cameras enabling advanced visualization and automation
- Automated piloting with stabilized heading, depth, pitch, and transit control
Explore the Momentum™ Electric ROV in Action
Take a 360‑degree look at the Momentum™ Electric ROV, highlighting its advanced camera and sensor suite, plug‑and‑play architecture, and resident‑ready design enabling up to 30 days of maintenance‑free subsea operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions about the Momentum™ Electric ROV, a large work class electric ROV designed for high‑thrust subsea operations, plug‑and‑play integration, reduced environmental risk, and seamless use with existing Millennium® Plus ROV infrastructure.
The Momentum™ Electric ROV uses electric propulsion and plug-and-play architecture to deliver high thrust, long dive times, and fewer failure points than with traditional hydraulic components.
No. The Momentum™ Electric ROV is designed to be compatible with existing Millennium® ROV installations requiring only an ROV tether retermination to swap between the two ROV systems.
Yes. The Momentum™ Electric ROV is designed for a quick upgrade to existing Millennium® ROV systems by using the existing tether, cage, umbilical, and launch and recovery system (LARS). Control rooms will also be upgraded to provide improved pilot experience.
Our iPEMs enable 1 hour replacement of components and installation of new sensors and tooling without time-consuming rewiring or reconfiguration.
The vehicle’s greater thrust, stability, and situational awareness support operations in challenging conditions such as high current, low visibility, and congested subsea environments. Plug-and-play electrical interfaces and rapid skid exchange increase availability and efficiency for multi-task campaigns. Designed for customers accustomed to Millennium® ROV power, it is well suited for extended-duration dives, environmentally regulated regions, and demanding intervention and IMR work requiring stable station-keeping and precise control for valve operations, hot-stab work, torque tooling, and close-proximity interaction.
The Momentum™ Electric ROV is undergoing continuous endurance testing both in a test tank and in offshore trials from 2024 through 2026. The ROV will be commercially available on an OII vessel in the GOM in 2026.
By minimizing hydraulic components and drawing 45% less power than traditional systems, the Momentum™ Electric ROV reduces vessel emissions, lowers the risk of fluid leaks, and supports compliance with offshore environmental regulations.
Yes. A dedicated BOP Pumping Skid will be available, specifically designed to close BOP rams in full compliance with API 53 (American Petroleum Institute Standard 53) requirements.
The Momentum™ Electric ROV is fully compatible with existing hydraulic cage and tophat style tether management systems (TMSs). However, customers seeking an all-electric solution may request integration with a fully electric cage to align with specific operational or environmental requirements.
The Momentum™ Electric ROV is designed to integrate with the Omnio™ System Tool Changer. However, this tool changer is also compatible with existing hydraulic ROVs for broader operational flexibility.
Yes. A hydraulic power unit (HPU) is included to operate the manipulators and support customer-supplied hydraulic tooling. In future configurations, Omnio™ tooling and electric manipulators will eliminate the need for hydraulics entirely.
Yes. The vehicle is configurable for use with a tophat-style TMS, allowing flexibility in deployment based on customer infrastructure and operational requirements.
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