Millennium Plus ROV
The Millennium Plus ROV is a work-class, hydraulically-powered remotely operated vehicle manufactured by Oceaneering International, Inc., rated to depths of 10,000 ft (standard) or 13,000 ft (optional). It is equipped with dual manipulators, fiber optic telemetry, and station-keeping automation, and is piloted by human operators from a surface control console.
Overview and Use Cases
The Millennium Plus ROV is a work-class remotely operated vehicle designed for subsea intervention, inspection, and manipulation tasks. The vehicle is piloted by human operators from a surface control console, with all task execution performed by the operator controlling the ROV in real time. Its capabilities make it suitable for industrial underwater operations including equipment installation, maintenance, repair, and surveying.
Key Capabilities
- Dual manipulator arms for underwater manipulation and intervention
- Fiber optic telemetry for command and control transmission
- Fly-by-wire station-keeping automation for dynamic positioning
- Human-piloted operation via surface control console
- Depth rating of 10,000 ft (standard) or 13,000 ft (optional)
Specifications
- Power: 220 hp total (dual 110 hp hydraulic power units)
- Weight in air: 8,800 lbs (4,000 kg)
- Dimensions (L × W × H): Approximately 10.8–11.5 ft × 5.4–5.5 ft × 6–6.3 ft (3.3 × 1.7 × 1.9 m)
- Payload capacity: 900 lbs
- Depth rating (standard): 10,000 ft
- Depth rating (optional): 13,000 ft
- Lift capacity: Over 50% greater lift capacity than the standard Millennium ROV model
Manufacturer
The Millennium Plus ROV is manufactured by Oceaneering International, Inc. The platform remains in active deployment within Oceaneering's fleet, with infrastructure compatibility established with the company's newer Momentum™ electric ROV system, indicating ongoing operational use and fleet modernization pathways.
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