We are delighted to announce a Series B raise into Rovco and Vaarst, co-led by Legal & General Capital (Legal & General) as part of the expansion of its clean energy portfolio, alongside the venture capital arm of the international energy company Equinor. Legal & General will invest £8.5m out of the £15.2m raise. Other…
With over 15 years of recruitment and human resources experience under her belt, accompanied by an unmistakable enthusiasm for finding the best people for the job, Rhea Fraser joined Rovco in January as our Talent Manager. Rhea recently spoke with us about her experience at Rovco so far, as well as what prospective applicants should…
We are delighted to announce that we have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with world leading subsea equipment manufacturer Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd (SMD) for next generation EV Work Class ROV (WROV) technology. SMD will provide Rovco with a new Atom EV high performance electric WROV, which will be the first of a fleet…
During the first part of 2021, a leading offshore wind developer disclosed that a potential array cable fault could affect multiple developments in their portfolio, spanning the UK and Continental Europe. It was reported that continuous movement of the cable protection system (CPS) across installed rock scour at certain wind turbine generator (WTG) foundation locations…
In our latest staff profile, we catch up with our Bristol-based Operations Manager, Megan Wright. Initially joining the team as HSE Manager in 2019, Megan has been pivotal in developing and maintaining Rovco’s outstanding health and safety track record and has been key in shaping the company’s recent success. We learn more about Megan’s career…
Get to know our Subsea Robotics Manager, Gordon Low, as he takes the spotlight in our latest staff profile interview. Based in Aberdeen, Gordon has been instrumental in the company’s recent growth and success since joining the team in August 2020. An industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in his field of expertise,…
Adele Morrison joined our commercial team in February this year, assuming the position of Tender Manager. Based in Aberdeen, Adele is a seasoned expert in her field with vast knowledge and experience in delivering tenders and proposals for subsea projects, ranging from ROV pipeline and platform inspections, to diver-led subsea intervention and construction campaigns. We…
A hugely experienced figure in the subsea industry, Valentina Colon is the Global Business Development Manager for Rovco. As part of the commercial team, Valentina is often the first port of call for our clients and prospects when discussing a project. Since joining us in May 2021, Valentina has made a huge impact in the…
While political leaders have touted the success of the deal reached in Glasgow at the COP26 summit, business groups and climate activists have been much more critical of the conference, calling the outcome “meek”, “weak”, and “most certainly not a cause for celebration”. The reality is that much more needs to be done to keep…
Throughout the 2020 season, we have chartered the 66.44m long, DPII SOV vessel, Glomar Wave, from vessel owners Glomar Offshore. The Glomar Waves’ low Air Draft, ample accommodation and versatility along with fuel-efficient operations has provided us with the perfect platform to support numerous successful Balance of Plant Inspection and Cable Route Survey Campaigns…