The New Workability Standard: Rethinking ROV Evaluations for the Modern Work Scope
July 23, 2026
11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
As subsea operations become more complex, traditional performance metrics no longer tell the full story. This webinar explores why work-class ROV performance should be measured against real operational demands—lifting, pitching, holding station, dragging tools, managing changing loads, and maintaining forward thrust at the same time.
Attendees will learn how hybrid-electric ROV architectures can deliver more usable power where it matters most, why a use-case-driven metric like working bollard offers a more practical way to evaluate fleet capability, and how electrification can support smoother piloting, more stable pitch control, and stronger performance under combined-load conditions. ROV pilots will also share their experiences from flying a hybrid ROV at recent sea trials.
Key takeaways:
- Why traditional ROV performance metrics, including single-axis bollard pull, do not fully reflect the demands of real subsea work.
- How a use-case-driven metric like working bollard can provide a more practical measure of fleet capability under combined-load conditions.
- Why usable power matters most when an ROV must lift, pitch, hold station, drag tools, manage changing loads, and maintain forward thrust at the same time.
- How hybrid-electric ROV architectures can support smoother piloting, more stable pitch control, and stronger performance.
- How pilots experience the difference in control, stability, and confidence when completing demanding subsea tasks.
Speakers
Hannah Schell
Engineering Project Manager
TechnipFMC
Hannah Schell is an Engineering Project Manager at TechnipFMC Schilling Robotics, where she leads cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance subsea robotic systems. Most recently, she served as lead engineer for the development of the eHD ROV, guiding the product from concept through development and qualification for demanding offshore operations.
Hannah has been with Schilling Robotics since 2011 and holds engineering degrees in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Her previous roles span Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Quality and Reliability, building broad experience across the product lifecycle.
Ryan Thomson
Senior ROV Supervisor
Allseas
Ryan Thomson is a Senior ROV Supervisor with Allseas, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in the offshore ROV industry. He began his career in 2006 with Schilling Robotics as a Trainee Field Service Engineer, progressing to Field Service Engineer in 2008 and developing strong expertise in the operation, maintenance, mobilisation, and support of ROV systems.
In 2012, Ryan joined EMAS AMC as an ROV Senior Pilot and was promoted to ROV Supervisor in 2014, supporting offshore construction and survey operations worldwide.
Since joining Allseas in 2017, Ryan has contributed to the refurbishment and upgrade of UHD Gen1 systems and supported a range of offshore projects, from survey to major construction campaigns.
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