SplashTech: Fugro opens ROV test pool in Singapore to de-risk offshore ops

The test pool provides a controlled environment for functional testing, system integration, calibration and pre‑deployment checks before equipment is mobilised offshore.

Fugro claims this allows teams to identify and resolve technical issues early, verify performance against design requirements, and refine procedures, with the aim of cutting offshore time, improving reliability and enhancing safety for marine and offshore projects.

“The commissioning of the ROV test pool significantly enhances our ability to technically de‑risk projects before they reach the field,” said Mark Drury, general manager of Fugro Singapore. “It allows our engineers and operators to test, integrate and validate systems under controlled conditions, ensuring equipment and workflows are fully proven and operationally ready before deployment.”

By shifting critical testing activities in‑house, Fugro aims to reduce execution risk, support more efficient project execution, and improve technical assurance across survey, inspection and ROV operations in Asia and beyond.

The facility is also intended to support the development and testing of new ROV configurations, sensor suites, and operational methodologies, aligning with Fugro’s broader push into digitalisation, automation, and remote offshore operations.

The test pool marks a key milestone in the company’s infrastructure and innovation strategy, underscoring its focus on safer operations, technical excellence and more sustainable outcomes for clients in the marine and offshore sectors.