ROV Systems

Configurable, capable, class leading
work class ROV systems.

Our comprehensive range of work-class ROVs encompasses both electric and hydraulic platforms, engineered to meet the diverse demands of underwater operations. From the lightweight, versatile Atom series to the robust, heavy-duty Quantum models, our vehicles deliver reliable performance across sectors including construction, IRM, salvage, renewables, and scientific research. The electric modular variants offer enhanced flexibility and efficiency, while the hydraulic systems provide proven strength and endurance for the most challenging environments, ensuring an optimal solution tailored to every application and budget.

Compare our work class ROVs

Atom®

Quasar®

Quantum®

Atom® EV

Quantum® EV
General
TypeCompactMulti-RoleUltra-Heavy-DutyElectric CompactElectric Ultra-Heavy-Duty
Depth ratingup to 4000 mswup to 4000 mswup to 4000 mswup to 6000 mswup to 6000 msw
Dimensions:
Length2600 mm3200 mm3700 mm2600 mm3500 mm
Width1500 mm1800 mm2000 mm1500 mm1800 mm
Height1600 mm1800 mm2000 mm1600 mm1900 mm
Weight in air (up to)2000 kg3500 kg5000 kg2600 kg4500 kg
Payload150 kg250kg350 kg150kg350kg
Through frame lift1500 kg3000 kg4000 kg1500 kg4000 kg
Performance
Power100hp (75 kW)150hp (110 kW)250hp (186 kW)100 kW200 kW
Bollard pull:
Forward/aft575 kgf750 kgf1100 kgf> 800 kgf≥ 1250 kgf
Lateral575 kgf750 kgf1100 kgf> 800 kgf≥ 1250kgf
Vertical320 kgf550 kgf900 kgf> 650 kgf> 800 kgf
Thruster configuration
ThrustersCurvetech®Curvetech®Curvetech®Curvetech® E all-Electric PropulsionCurvetech® E all-Electric Propulsion
Tooling
CompatibilitySurvey / NDT / Light IMMulti-Tool / Survey / Light ConstructionHeavy Intervention / ConstructionElectric Survey / Inspection / IRMElectric Intervention & Construction
Deck Equipment Options
Typical LARs System6Te SWL LARS12Te SWL LARS12Te SWL LARS8Te SWL iLARS14Te SWL iLARS
A-FrameTelescopic A-FrameTelescopic A-FrameTelescopic A-FrameTelescopic A-FrameTelescopic A-Frame
WinchHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicElectricElectric
Winch Capacity3500m3500m3500m3500m3500m, 4500m or 6500m
HPU75kW HPU150kW or 180kW HPU150kW or 180kW HPU60kW HPU built into AF base60kW HPU built into AF base
Slipring Fibre Passes34444
SMD Artemis™ Cable tracking
Detection Range:
Passiveup to 10mup to 10mup to 10mup to 10mup to 10m
Activeup to 5mup to 5mup to 5mup to 5mup to 5m
Vertical measurement accuracy+/-5% plus 5cm+/-5% plus 5cm+/-5% plus 5cm+/-5% plus 5cm+/-5% plus 5cm
Depth rating2000m2000m2000m2000m2000m
Other
Best ForCompact vessels & light-duty missionsGeneral subsea ops & flexible rolesDeepwater trenching & heavy opsEfficient low-impact missions on small vesselsDeepwater, high-endurance, low-emission ops
SMD Horizon® ready?YesYesYesYesYes
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Ryan Lumsden Product Manager - ROV's

ryan.lumsden@smd.co.uk +441912347056
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