FMC Technologies has delivered seventh UHD-III remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to C-Innovation this month, with an eighth vehicle delivering in October 2015.

In addition to the newest two UHD-IIIs, C-Innovation is upgrading all (11) of its first-generation UHD ROVs to increase offshore efficiency, available horsepower, reliability, and automated features for advanced project handling. The upgrades will be done by FMC Technologies, via its Schilling Robotics business unit, over the next 18 months, the company wrote.

“By continuing to invest in market-changing technology for our ROV fleet, we offer our oil and gas customers the most effective and reliable systems available today,” said Steven Thrasher, Technical Director for C-Innovation. “This translates to an increased level of performance and efficiency that C-Innovation delivers to its customers for their subsea operations.”

“Our continued investment in developing ROV technologies that deliver superior levels of operational productivity to customers is unmatched. We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership and collaboration with C-Innovation as they expand and upgrade their fleet,” said Tyler Schilling, President for FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics.