Originally opened in 2020, the center dedicated to remote services at our Morgan City facility was recently renovated to serve as a more robust, purpose-built space with a suite of advanced technologies and enhanced workflows, and robust training programs to tackle the pressing needs of today’s offshore operators.
ADDRESSING SAFETY RISKS
Offshore environments inherently involve risks to personnel. By transitioning ROV pilots and industry experts to shore-based facilities, we can minimize health, safety, and environmental (HSE) exposure and reduce the time associated with offshore mobilizations. This shift not only protects personnel but also enhances operational consistency.
REDUCING MOBILIZATIONS
Traditional mobilizations require planning, personnel movement, vessel time, all of which increase costs and adds to total project timeline. MC OROC uses enhanced con- nectivity—leveraging LTE, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite, and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite systems—to enable near real-time remote operations without requiring staff to be physically present offshore.
CENTRALIZED CONTROL
With offshore projects involving diverse technologies and assets, ensuring seamless integration and efficiency is critical. MC OROC addresses this challenge through its ability to operate and monitor multiple assets, including ROVs, autonomous under- water vehicles (AUVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), and subsea tools—all from a single, centralized location.
SUPPORTING INNOVATION
Morgan City’s OROC incorporates and enhances current and new capabilities, and improved workflows to better support the industry’s evolving needs.
- Private Pilot Rooms: The facility now features isolated, acoustically optimized rooms that allow ROV pilots to operate without distractions. These rooms are equipped with high-definition monitors, advanced computing systems, and state- of-the-art communications technology to ensure precise, uninterrupted operations.
- Integrated ROV and Survey Services: Oceaneering’s Survey Services have successfully executed remotely operated sur- vey (ROS) services for nearly a decade. ROS eliminates the need for survey personnel onboard vessels during rig moves. Qualified surveyors located at any Oceaneering sur- vey service office, including the MC OROC, can conduct rig moves remotely, providing customers with certified final location plats based on remotely generated data. This approach reduces costs and mobilization time while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
- Video Wall Automation: The facility includes video wall automation and restreaming technology, enabling comprehensive monitoring and control of operations from any location.
- Enhanced Flexibility and Collaboration: A new conference room, equipped with multiple screens and 4K conferencing tools, facilitates real-time collaboration with teams across Oceaneering’s global network. This space ensures seamless integration between onshore and offshore operations
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Recognizing the importance of building technical expertise, the MC OROC is also a hub for training and development. The Morgan City facility houses a training center equipped with advanced simulators and tools, enabling comprehensive hands-on learning for ROV pilots, surveyors, and sup- port personnel.
Courses focus on essential skills such as ROV operations, survey methodologies, and advanced subsea technology applications. Training programs are designed to meet the industry’s evolving demands and provide employees with career development opportunities, ensuring that Oceaneering’s work- force remains at the forefront of innovation.
The training program equips our team with the skills they need to deliver exceptional results in remote operations. By combining classroom instruction, simulator-based training, and real-world application, we’re preparing the next generation of offshore professionals to thrive in a rapidly changing industry.
SUPPORTING LIFECYCLE OPERATIONS
MC OROC supports the full lifecycle of off- shore projects. Key services include Under- water Inspection in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD), surveys, rig positioning, subsea asset inspections, and Inspection, Main- tenance, and Repair (IMR) operations, Drill support, Completions, and more.
By integrating advanced technologies and innovative workflows, the facility enables operators to conduct complex offshore tasks efficiently and effectively. For exam- ple, the automated connection capabilities allow operators to instantly connect to and control remote-enabled ROV systems, ensuring uninterrupted operations even in challenging environments.
The new MC OROC represents a signifi- cant step forward in how we support our customers. Whether it’s piloting ROVs, conducting surveys, or managing complex subsea operations, we’ve built a facility that addresses the industry’s biggest pain points while delivering measurable results.
BY TRANSITIONING ROV PILOTS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO SHORE-BASED FACILITIES, WE CAN MINIMIZE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) EXPOSURE AND REDUCE THE TIME ASSOCIATED WITH OFFSHORE MOBILIZATIONS.
EFFICIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY
Remote operations also contribute to broader industry goals of reducing environ- mental impact and increasing sustainability.
The ability to integrate other software technology, such as Oceaneering’s Ocean Perception™ marine mammal monitoring suite, supports environmental stewardship by enabling safer, more sustainable offshore operations. Ocean Perception increases localization of marine mammal vocaliza- tions, improves regulatory compliance with vessel speed monitoring, and thermal cam- eras for nighttime operations. It increases situational awareness with alarm behaviors delivering improved mitigation and coordi- nation with all offshore and onshore-based project stakeholders. The OROC facility’s advanced data analytics capabilities fur- ther enhance decision-making, providing real-time insights that allow operators to optimize efficiency and minimize risks.
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
Oceaneering has been a pioneer in remote operations for over two decades, beginning with the first over-the-horizon remote pilot- ing of an ROV in 2004. MC OROC builds on this legacy, incorporating lessons learned from its counterpart facilities in Stavanger, Norway; Aberdeen, Scotland; and Macaé, Brazil.
As one of Oceaneering’s four dedicated remote operations centers, Morgan City plays a vital role in the Gulf of Mexico, supporting operators with state-of-the-art solutions tailored to the region’s unique challenges.
Our OROCs are designed to adapt to the needs of each region while maintaining a global standard for operational excellence. Morgan City stands out as a critical hub for advancing remote operations and deliver- ing value to our customers.
STEP CHANGE
The newly revamped OROC represents a bold step forward in addressing the off- shore energy industry’s most pressing challenges in the Gulf and beyond. Through advanced technology, streamlined work- flows, and a commitment to training and sustainability, the facility is helping opera- tors improve safety, reduce costs, and drive operational excellence.
With its comprehensive range of services and focus on solving real-world problems, Morgan City sets a new benchmark for remote operations in the Gulf of Mexico, ensuring that customers can navigate the complexities of offshore projects with confidence.
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