FAQ
What is the Predator ROV Group?
The Predator ROV Group designs, manufactures, and sells the Predator family of ROVs. It also provides a broad range of services, including engineering (design and manufacturing), training, and contract ROV operations personnel.
What is the relationship between the Predator ROV Group and Global Marine Systems?
The Group is part of Global Marine Systems. In business for over 150 years, Global Marine Systems is the largest independent provider of submarine cable installation, maintenance, and related engineering services, worldwide.
Where is the Predator ROV Group located?
The Predator ROV Group has UK headquarters in Portland, Dorset, England, and US headquarters in Reston, Virginia. Global Marine has locations worldwide.
What are the Predator ROV Group’s products?
The Group’s products include the Predator, an inspection-class ROV, the Predator-M1 compact, low-weight ROV, and a broad range of optional attachments.
What particular industries use the Predator?
The Predator-ROV is suited for a broad range marine industries, including, but not limited to: oil & gas, defense, homeland security, energy, aquaculture, scientific research, local water authorities, environmental services, mineral exploration, and leisure and recreation.
What particular applications is the Predator used for?
Application areas for the Predator include, but are not limited to: offshore windfarm survey and inspection; harbor, bridge, hall, and platform inspections; search and rescue; defense, military, and homeland security; seabed, archeological, and oceanographic surveying.
Where is the Predator available?
The Predator is available worldwide.
Why would someone chose the Predator over other alternatives?
The Predator was built by marine engineers with extensive field experience in operating ROVs. They designed the Predator to meet demanding requirements, for use under demanding conditions. Customers chose the Predator over its alternatives for its ease of handling; compact size; up to date, easy to use interface and overall design; reliability; performance; and the sophisticated diagnostics.