Posted on June 17, 2026
Boskalis recently announced its successful first deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from our new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Aberdeen. From this onshore center, the colleagues worked directly with our construction support vessel BOKA Northern Ocean, which was working offshore.
Boskalis now also has a second vessel that, thanks to a reliable satellite connection, remains in constant contact with the ROC during project execution: our diving support vessel BOKA Da Vinci. This vessel is primarily used in the North Sea to carry out decommissioning projects that remove outdated infrastructure to make way for renewable energy projects. To ensure smooth collaboration with colleagues at the ROC, the BOKA Da Vinci is equipped with two new ROVs and related systems, enabling 24-hour remote assistance from Aberdeen.
The ROC significantly expands Boskalis’ remote operating capabilities by enabling critical subsea tasks to be supported and controlled from shore. The center provides a central hub for fleet operations, offers additional on-demand expertise to support offshore crews and is designed to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen safety and ensure consistent delivery across projects.
