ADNOC L&S and SeaOwl sign agreement to design Remotely Operated Vessels

n ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) recently signed an agreement with France’s SeaOwl for the design of unmanned Remotely Operated Vessels (ROVs) capable of transporting vehicles, equipment and supplies to and from offshore sites.

The agreement was signed by Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO, ADNOC L&S, and Xavier Génin, CEO, SeaOwl, at the recently concluded UAE Climate Tech Forum organized by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.

The innovative design of the ROV will reduce carbon emissions up to 30% as the vessel will be lighter and smaller, as facilities for a crew are not required. In addition, the smart automation systems will optimize routing and propulsion, further decarbonizing ADNOC L&S’ offshore operations in support of the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative and ADNOC’s 2030 Sustainability Agenda, a press communique stated.

“The vessel is another example of this commitment as we leverage the latest technology to optimize our maritime operations, reduce our carbon footprint and improve safety while increasing efficiency,” remarked Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO, ADNOC L&S.

“This project will create strong ties with the UAE industrial landscape, as we plan to engage many other UAE players in this exciting journey,” commented Xavier Génin, CEO, SeaOwl. This design will improve safety and reduce operational costs as the vessels will be able to operate in harsher conditions with no exposure to seafarers.

Combined with its 1.5mn sqm logistics base in Abu Dhabi and its integrated logistics capabilities, ADNOC L&S is one of the region’s largest shipping and integrated logistics companies.