ABERDEEN, UK – October, 2026 – Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed Amariko Co., Ltd. (Amariko) as its local representative for the Dynacon product family in Japan. Under the partnership, Amariko will provide business development, technical and administrative support to Dynacon customers throughout Japan.

Kevin Taylor, Vice President – Operations, Subsea Technologies said: “As we continue our ambitious strategy to grow our presence in the Asian market, maintaining an in-country partner in Japan to support high demand is crucial. Amariko has already started to provide local services, and we are confident that this partnership will yield great results.”

Hiroaki Kawahara, Representative Director – Amariko said: “As FET’s Dynacon partner in Japan, we are committed to providing reliable sales, technical support, and after-sales service. By working closely with FET and leveraging our technical expertise and strong network within Japan’s marine and research sectors, we will deliver the best solutions for our customers and contribute to the growth of FET’s business in Japan.”

FET’s Dynacon family specialises in the custom design and manufacture of winches and launch and recovery systems (LARS).  Dynacon LARS can be configured to meet a range of ROV launch and recovery specifications for customers.

Headquartered in Yokohama, Amariko is a specialist distributor and service provider in marine and ocean-monitoring technologies. Amariko will combine its expertise and collaborate with FET  to support customers across Japan.

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About FET:

FET® is a global manufacturing company, serving the oil, natural gas, defense, and renewable energy industries. With headquarters located in Houston, Texas, FET provides value-added solutions aimed at improving the safety, efficiency, and environmental impact of our customers’ operations.

For more information, please visit www.f-e-t.com.

ABERDEEN, UK – April 2025 – Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has unveiled its latest innovation in subsea handling equipment, the Model 6000 (M6000) Launch and Recovery System (LARS).

Part of FET’s Dynacon product line, the M6000 provides a compact, all-in-one solution for inspection and light work-class ROV operations. It integrates the A-frame, winch and hydraulic power unit into a single skid-mounted package, allowing for a single-point lift with no need for additional cabling or hose connections. This design streamlines mobilisation and demobilisation, significantly reducing vessel interface time and onboard footprint.

The first M6000 system, equipped with a Perry Super Mohawk ROV was delivered to a US-based client this year and is already in operational service. The system was manufactured and tested at FET’s US manufacturing facility in Bryan, Texas, allowing client interface and witnessing during the fabrication process.

Developed for deployment with inspection and small work-class ROVs such as FET’s Comanche and Super Mohawk, the system delivers optimal performance for inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR), cable lay, and pipeline or structural inspections. Applications are versatile, ranging from wind farms and dam surveys to pre-survey and light construction tasks.

Key features include a gimble docking head with swing and sway functionality, a compact footprint and pre-wired, plug-and-play electrical integration. Together, these developments enhance safety and efficiency by minimising setup time and maximising reliability in the field.

The M6000’s design is DNV-certified and incorporates the latest hydraulic and control technologies. With a safe working load of up to 5,200kg and umbilical capacity of 3,300m, it provides robust handling performance within a reduced footprint.

The model was brought into production in 2025 following successful field deployment with a client earlier this year.

Kevin Taylor, Vice President at FET Subsea, said: “The M6000 reflects our ongoing commitment to deliver more integrated solutions for subsea operators to maximise cost effectiveness. By combining all topside components in a single compact package, we’re helping customers mobilise faster and operate more efficiently. This is a system built with versatility and performance at the forefront.”

Built at FET’s US manufacturing facility in Bryan, Texas and supported by the company’s global network, the M6000 is now available to order.

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ABERDEEN, UK – 10 March, 2026 – Forum Energy Technologies (FET), a leading provider of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), has unveiled its new remote control station, enabling clients to operate ROV systems safely from any location.

The station operates using the latest ROV control system ICE® Unity, released in 2025, and facilitates any combination of the following:

• Remote operations
• Live streaming of survey data
• ROV system monitoring including FET Remote Support and updates.

Supplied as an option with new systems, or as an upgrade to existing systems running ICE® Unity, the package includes FET Subsea advanced control chair(s), Remote-Connect gateway enclosures and VisualSoft’s video streamer and network player.

The option to operate from anywhere offers customers greater flexibility without compromising performance. The remote stations will facilitate many advantages including availability of specialist expertise, lower costs and improved safety.

Kevin Taylor, Vice President – Operations, Subsea Technologies at FET, said: “Innovation is key to FET’s long-term strategy, FET 2030, and this development represents a significant step forward in how ROV operations can be delivered. By enabling full system control from any location, we are giving our customers greater flexibility in how they deploy personnel and manage operational costs, without compromising performance or reliability.”

FET is demonstrating the remote station this week at Oceanology 2026, where an ROV will be piloted at the company’s UK headquarters in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, from a FET Subsea Advanced Control Chair at the conference in London – over 300km (190 miles) away.

All new hardware is manufactured and delivered from Kirkbymoorside in the UK. FET expects the introduction of full remote control capability to support evolving customer requirements across offshore energy, defence and other subsea markets.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

About FET:

FET (Forum Energy Technologies) is a global manufacturing company, serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. FET provides value added solutions that increase the safety and efficiency of energy exploration and production. We are an environmentally and socially responsible company headquartered in Houston, TX with manufacturing, distribution and service facilities strategically located throughout the world.

ABERDEEN, UK – 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, to long-term client DOF.

The contract, signed in late August 2025, schedules the delivery of the four ROVs for April, June, July and August 2026 respectively. The first two vehicles will be mobilised in Singapore.

Since 2008, DOF has purchased over 60 ROVs from FET, with this latest sale indicating the continuation of a longstanding partnership of high strategic importance between the two companies.

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.

Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President Operations – Subsea, said: “This contract reaffirms the strong partnership between DOF and FET, and an order of this scale reflects the confidence DOF places in our subsea technologies. We are excited to see our next generation work class ROV in action next year and look forward to supporting DOF through our customer services team.”

The ROVs will be manufactured at FET’s UK facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, UK and marks the latest in a string of significant contracts for FET this year, signifying strong growth across the subsea industry.

FET’s ROVs are used globally to support underwater industry applications, including in defence, traditional and sustainable energy, telecommunications, mining, aquaculture and academia.

Issued on behalf of FET by BIG Partnership. For more information, please contact Rory Riddoch on [email protected] or +44 7710 305352.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

FET (Forum Energy Technologies) is a global manufacturing company, serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. FET provides value added solutions that increase the safety and efficiency of energy exploration and production. We are an environmentally and socially responsible company headquartered in Houston, TX with manufacturing, distribution and service facilities strategically located throughout the world.

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has secured a contract with a major shipbuilding group to supply a European navy with of a state-of-the-art remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The Super Mohawk system was selected due its small footprint and high payload, allowing the system to be fitted with all the advanced equipment required.

Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President – Operations Subsea, said: “This award supports our company’s long-term strategy, FET 2030, to expand our role in an increasing trend of defence bodies investing in their subsea capabilities. We are bringing decades of offshore deepwater remote vehicle expertise to supply defence equipment and services to various countries across Europe and Asia.

“Prior to this award, FET has secured over 20 ROV contracts with navies around the world and recently secured a contract to supply the Indonesian Navy with a submarine rescue vehicle (SRV) system, comprising of an SRV, and launch and recovery and decompression systems.

“We are thrilled that the qualities and strengths of our Super Mohawk vehicle have been recognised. Our hard-working team at Kirkbymoorside in the UK will build the ROV to meet the customer’s precise specifications and we look forward to working in collaboration with our new client.”

The Super Mohawk is a general purpose ROV system suitable for observation, survey, pipelay support, light to medium work and NDT inspections. The model was chosen for FET’s ability to meet its stringent specifications, backed by the company’s exemplary 24/7 technical support.

When delivered, the ROV will be equipped with several skids which are fitted with specific sensors requested by the client for its operations.

FET’s ROVs are used globally to support underwater industry applications, including in defence, traditional and sustainable energy, telecommunications, mining, aquaculture and academia.

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Issued on behalf of FET by BIG Partnership. For more information, please contact Rory Riddoch on [email protected] or +44 7710 305352.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

FET (Forum Energy Technologies) is a global manufacturing company, serving the oil, natural gas, defence and renewable energy industries. FET provides value added solutions that increase the safety and efficiency of energy exploration and production. We are an environmentally and socially responsible company headquartered in Houston, TX with manufacturing, distribution and service facilities strategically located throughout the world.

Forum Energy Technologies’ (FET) Subsea product line has secured a contract to provide two of its new generation work class remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the XLX EVO III, to Nigerian oil and gas firm Marine Platforms (MPL). MPL has a long-standing relationship with FET, using its systems across operations.

The contract win marks the first sale of FET’s XLX EVO III which, when operational, 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 4000m ROVs will be equipped with larger thrusters for increased through water performance and an improved buoyancy package, facilitating a 350kg payload.

They will also boast a new bolted frame, now CNC machined and providing an improved layout both for maintenance access and tooling capability. Their through-frame-lift will increase to 4000kg, a rise of over 30% from the EVO II.

The XLX EVO III comes with updated pilot chairs and console as well as FET’s next-gen control software, ICE Unity, enabling remote operations and 24-hour support.

Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President Operations – Subsea, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing our next generation work class ROV out of the testing pool and into action off the west African coast.

“Marine Platforms is a reliable and longstanding customer, and it’s a pleasure to continue to support the team’s operations. Africa is generally a difficult region to break into, but demonstrating FET’s latest technology in the field will bolster our presence.”

The ROVs will be manufactured at FET’s UK facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, UK, with delivery in May 2026. This contract win follows a string of others for FET this year, signifying strong growth in the subsea industry.

FET’s ROVs are used globally to support underwater industry applications, including in defence, traditional and sustainable energy, telecommunications, mining, aquaculture and academia.

Issued on behalf of FET by BIG Partnership. For more information, please contact Rory Riddoch on [email protected] or +44 7710 305352.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

FET (Forum Energy Technologies) is a global manufacturing company, serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. FET provides value added solutions that increase the safety and efficiency of energy exploration and production. We are an environmentally and socially responsible company headquartered in Houston, TX with manufacturing, distribution and service facilities strategically located throughout the world.

Forum Energy Technologies (FET), a global leader in subsea robotics, has secured a contract with long-term client DOF for the delivery of a work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and supporting tether management system.  The order is scheduled for delivery in late 2025. The equipment will support DOF’s extensive subsea operations in Brazil.

This latest generation XLX-C24 ROV system features the advanced ICE Unity Control system and will be delivered with full remote operations capability, reflecting FET’s continued investment in enhancing remote inspection technologies. The ROV system, known for its robust construction and high-specification performance, continues to serve as a dependable asset in challenging offshore environments.

DOF operates one of the largest fleets of FET XLX ROVs globally and has consistently turned to FET for its subsea vehicle needs, citing the durability, reliability and high level of support.

Kevin Taylor, Vice President at FET Subsea, said: “This contract reflects the continued confidence DOF places in our subsea technologies and service. The XLX-C24 represents the very latest in ROV performance, and we are proud to support DOF in their ongoing Brazil operations.”

“FET continues to experience significant growth in subsea robotics, underpinned by increased demand across the energy sector. This agreement highlights the company’s strategic focus on delivering reliable, next-generation systems that enable safe and efficient offshore operations.”

FET is globally recognised for its portfolio of high-performance ROVs, launch and recovery systems (LARS) and control solutions supporting industries from oil and gas to renewables, defence and deep-sea exploration.

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For further information, please contact: [email protected]

Forum Energy Technologies has unveiled its next generation remotely operated vehicle (ROV) control system – ICE Unity.

In what is a significant leap forward for ROV control technology, the introduction of ICE Unity meets the increasing sector demand for data and control access from outside the core control system.

Key features of ICE Unity include:

• A modern user interface with physical and touchscreen controls;
• One common user interface across different ROVs, minimising operator training;
• And network connectively which allows for remote operations as well as live streaming of survey data, and system monitoring.

Network connectively also enables machine learning, predictive maintenance, and remote support and updates.

Kevin Taylor, FET’s Vice President Operations – Subsea, said: “ICE Unity brings together innovation with seamless collaboration. This a step change in ROV controlling, bringing immense time and cost-saving benefits by enabling remote operations from outside the core control system.

“One major benefit is the ability to monitor performance remotely and reduce downtime by allowing the replacement of components when needed rather than using fixed maintenance intervals.”

The system can be rolled out across FET’s range of ROVs, including observation class, work class and trenching vehicles, both electric and hydraulic. Continuous development will ensure compatibility with the latest sensors and tooling.

FET ROVs are used globally to support underwater industry applications, including in defence, traditional and sustainable energy, telecommunications, mining, aquaculture and academia.

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Issued on behalf of FET by BIG Partnership. For more information, please contact Ben Palmer on [email protected] or 07715 107556. 

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About FET:

FET (Forum Energy Technologies) is a global manufacturing company, serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. FET provides value added solutions that increase the safety and efficiency of energy exploration and production. We are an environmentally and socially responsible company headquartered in Houston, TX with manufacturing, distribution and service facilities strategically located throughout the world.

    – New enhancements to prolong lifespan of OEM systems –

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has been awarded a contract to upgrade two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for a global vessel operator, significantly enhancing the performance, efficiency and reliability of the systems.

The upgraded systems will be equipped with FET’s latest control system, ICE Unity, plus FET’s proven system architecture including hydraulic manifolds, junction boxes and thrusters. Once delivered the systems will receive FET’s class leading 24/7, 365 days a year support as well as a minimum of 10 years protection from obsolescence.

FET’s latest contract win follows a string of recent sales, including two XLX-C ROVs delivered to a UAE-based offshore construction firm and a Super Mohawk II ROV to a North American subsea organisation.

Kevin Taylor, FET Vice President – Subsea, said: “This project is a strong example of how collaboration can drive smart and effective subsea solutions, and we recognise the trust that this operator has put in us to undertake these ICE Unity improvements.  By reducing offshore exposure, and supporting longer-term, more flexible projects, these vehicles are now futureproofed to deliver further safe and reliable scopes of work.”

As well as supplying new ROV models to market, FET has completed a series of ROV modernisation campaigns for clients, contributing to sustainability initiatives across the subsea sector.

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ABERDEEN, UK 2025 – Forum Energy Technologies (FET) has appointed OGEQUIP to represent its subsea operations in Brazil, further strengthening FET’s position in South America. Under the partnership, OGEQUIP will deliver FET’s Subsea Technologies product line business development, technical and administrative support.

Kevin Taylor, Vice President – Operations, Subsea Technologies said: “As we continue our ambitious strategy to grow our presence in Brazil, maintaining an in-country partner to support high demand is crucial. OGEQUIP has already started to provide local services and we are confident that this partnership will yield great results.

Josimar Almeida, Business and Operations Manager – OGEQUIP: “We are committed to providing FET with a high standard of technical, administrative and customer support across Brazil and look forward to working closely with the team to enhance its subsea offerings on the continent.”

Headquartered in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, OGEQUIP specializes in providing maintenance solutions, equipment sales and products for the oil and gas sector. The company will apply its expertise and collaborate with FET to create solutions tailored to customer demands, including onshore and offshore operations and technical support.

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Issued on behalf of FET by BIG Partnership.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

About FET:

FET (Forum Energy Technologies) is a global manufacturing company, serving the oil, natural gas, industrial and renewable energy industries. FET provides value added solutions that increase the safety and efficiency of energy exploration and production. We are an environmentally and socially responsible company headquartered in Houston, TX with manufacturing, distribution and service facilities strategically located throughout the world.