Refining Nemo

摘要

For a long time, ROV operations have remained indelibly linked to the offshore marine sector. For instance, the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) accredits 95% of global ROV activity to offshore oil and gas extraction. Despite this traditional market, however, many manufacturers and potential end users are identifying numerous diverse applications for these remotely operated solutions.Similarly, while the North Sea is identified as the key hotspot for ROV operations - accounting for 35% of the active ROVs, IMCA reports - demand for this technology is also gaining rapid pace in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions, and particularly in countries such as China, Australia and Brazil. Unsurprisingly, this upsurge is encouraging drone tech developers within these locations to devise new solutions for their local markets.