Overview
We’re proud of how we use our collective insight and technical expertise to help customers deliver high quality subsea inspections, repairs, maintenance or construction projects with rigour and efficiency.
But ROVOP is also about experience, derived from successful project execution internationally over the past decade.
We’re about scale: following a $100m fleet investment programme, we’re primed to respond swiftly to your operational requirements.
We’re about people: a network of specialists – many of whom have developed and refined their skills through through our training and competence programme – equipped to prepare, maintain and operate our assets to ensure you experience outstanding service.
Our business is also founded upon a set of values that guide and inform our operations. Those principles – excellence in delivery, integrity, continuous development, diversity, clarity – serve to inspire further confidence in what we do.
We challenge ourselves every day to find smarter ways of working; to identify and implement ever better ways to deliver on your priorities and objectives.
With ROVOP, you’re benefiting from knowledge in depth. You’re in good hands – a safe pair of hands.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
Our dedication to safety is the cornerstone of our business. We aim to cause no harm to people and to minimise our impact on the environment.
Our way of doing business is characterised by honesty, integrity and transparency. We comply with all relevant laws and have a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption.
We also expect high ethical standards among our business partners. Our ISO 9001 DNV certified management system is a key enabler of the highest quality service delivery for clients. Internet browser based, it enables all documentation to be accessed anytime by ROVOP personnel, offshore or onshore, online or offline.
Our ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certification recognises ROVOP’s policy, records and management of its impact on the external environment and compliance with regulation while ensuring a safe and healthy workplace.
Neil joined ROVOP in April 2020 bringing extensive experience gained from senior financial and operational management positions across various sectors and most recently 12+ years in oil gas. He has particular expertise in delivering value by sound commercial management aligned to a strong ethos of quality service delivery through team effort. Neil is a Chartered Accountant and most recently, prior to joining ROVOP, held senior roles in private equity backed companies Dominion Gas and TWMA.
Doug started his career as a Maintenance Engineer, Welder and Fitter before becoming an ROV Pilot Technician in 1998 with Submersible Television Surveys (STS). He then moved to Technip as an ROV Supervisor, but later returned to STS (now Neptune Marine Services) as ROV Project Manager, and latterly became Operations Manager before joining ROVOP as Operations Director in 2012.
Daniel joined ROVOP in July of 2021. Daniel has been in the ROV industry for over 13 years and held various roles from ROV Supervisor, Technical Manager, Vice President of Business Development, and most recently Business Acquisitions Manager at Helix Remote Services.
Karen joined ROVOP in December 2019, bringing significant strategic and operational HR experience, gained within the oil and gas sector. She has a proven track record in developing, implementing and delivering strategic change initiatives globally including: organisational change and development; talent management, succession planning and leadership development initiatives. CIPD qualified, Karen has most recently held senior HR roles with ICR Integrity and Viking SeaTech.
Mark joined ROVOP in September 2021 from Subsea 7 where he held various international business development roles. He brings significant knowledge of business development, strategy, and commercial issues across the energy sector. Mark holds a BA in Business Management from the University of Stirling specialising in strategy, policy, international business, and Marketing.
Suzy joined ROVOP in 2018. She has 18 years’ experience in the subsea sector, initially with an operations and logistics focus before moving into commercial roles. Suzy previously worked for TS Marine and was part of the team which established Salt Subsea in Aberdeen before she joined Bibby Offshore. Her industry knowledge and experience mean she brings a sound understanding of both operational and commercial issues to her role with ROVOP.
Katherine joined ROVOP in November 2023. She has 22 years of experience in HSEQ in the oil and gas sector, specialising in subsea, integrity management, and chemical sectors. Katherine previously worked for Wood for the previous 12 years in various HSEQ positions, most recently as Senior HSEQ manager, managing and developing all aspects of HSEQ on and offshore in EAME and APAC, including mentoring and developing the HSEQ teams. Kat brings knowledge and commitment to ensure continuous improvement to all HSEQ within ROVOP.
ROVOP is delighted to announce it has chosen Charlie House to be its charity partner for 2025/2026.
Following a successful campaign of fundraising in 2024, which saw ROVOP raise more than £10,000 for cancer charity Maggie’s Aberdeen, the team will continue its efforts in 2025 with our employee nominated cause, Charlie House.
Founded in 2011, Charlie House supports babies, children and young people in the north-east of Scotland living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
Its work includes transitioning from hospital to home, emotional support for individuals and families, access to inclusive activities and bereavement support. They currently support over 140 families across the north east.
Shellie Stewart, Executive Assistant & Fundraising Manager at ROVOP, who also leads the company’s CSR initiatives said: “When it came time to choose our 2025 charity partner, our team overwhelmingly nominated Charlie House because of the incredible work they do, providing vital services to children and families in our community, who may not otherwise receive it.”
Find out more about our charity initiatives for Charlie House.
ROVOP people across all our locations are ready to use their experience and technical know-how to assess your requirements and create the optimum ROV solution – so you benefit from safe, efficient and reliable project delivery.
Silvertrees Drive
Westhill
Aberdeen, AB32 6BH
Scotland, United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 1224 472565
E: rov@rovop.com
13719 FM 529
Houston
Texas 77041
United States of America
T: +1 (281) 231-2626
E: rov@rovop.com
Unit 701
Tiffany Tower
Cluster W, JLT
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
T: +971 (0) 45706944
E: rov@rovop.com
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