ROVs are connected to the topside via an umbilical link that houses communications cables, an energy source and information transfer. All ROVs contain some sort of visual device, such as a camera ...

The system consists of the vehicle, umbilical cable ... The operator can control the ROV in all six degrees of motion with auto-control functions for depth, altitude, and heading.

though operating income declined due to reserves on an umbilical project. Year-end backlog stood at $604 million. Eddie Kim, Barclays: Questioned drivers of ROV pricing improvements and future ...