Boskalis Launches Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen to Advance Subsea ROV Capabilities

Boskalis Launches Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen to Advance Subsea ROV Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis has successfully launched remote subsea operations from its new Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen, following significant investment and development. The facility enables ROVs to be controlled from shore, improving safety, efficiency, and operational coordination. After successful testing in the North Sea, the company plans to expand the center’s capabilities, while also creating new onshore roles to support its growing subsea services operations.

(PRESS RELEASE) PAPENDRECHT, 13-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Boskalis has successfully completed the first deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from its newly established Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Aberdeen. This achievement follows an 18-month development program and a total investment of approximately GBP 40 million dedicated to both the ROV fleet and the facility itself.

The ROC represents a major advancement in Boskalis’ subsea capabilities, enabling critical offshore operations to be monitored and controlled directly from shore. By centralizing operational oversight, the facility supports vessel crews with real-time expertise, enhances coordination across projects, and contributes to improved efficiency and safety standards.

Bart Heijermans, Chief Operating Officer and member of the company’s Board of Management, described the launch as a significant milestone that demonstrates how technology-driven innovation can reshape subsea operations. He noted that the center not only strengthens operational integration and performance but also reflects Boskalis’ commitment to investing in its subsea services business. The development is expected to generate more than 50 specialized onshore roles in Aberdeen over the next five years, supporting offshore teams while maintaining service quality for clients.

The facility has already undergone a comprehensive testing phase, during which ROVs were operated remotely from the ROC while deployed aboard the BOKA Northern Ocean in the North Sea. These trials simulated a range of operational scenarios to validate the reliability and effectiveness of remote subsea control systems.

Looking ahead, Boskalis plans to further expand the capabilities of the ROC by incorporating additional remote survey and inspection services. This ongoing development is expected to unlock further efficiencies and reinforce the company’s position in subsea technology and offshore innovation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Martijn L.D. Schuttevâer
press@boskalis.com
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Boskalis is a leading global services provider operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors. The company provides creative and innovative all-round solutions to infrastructural challenges in the maritime, coastal and delta regions of the world. With core activities such as coastal defense, riverbank protection and land reclamation Boskalis is able to provide adaptive and mitigating solutions to combat the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels, as well as delivering solutions for the increasing need for space in coastal and delta regions across the world. The company facilitates the development of offshore energy infrastructure, including renewable wind energy. Boskalis is furthermore active in the construction and maintenance of ports, waterways, access channels and civil infrastructure, thus helping to facilitate trade flows and regional socio-economic development. In addition, Boskalis is a global marine salvage expert and provides terminal services at various locations worldwide. With a versatile fleet of more than 400 vessels and floating equipment and over 11,000 employees, Boskalis is creating new horizons around the world.

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SOURCE: Boskalis