A Bristol-based offshore technology and artificial intelligence (AI) company has agreed a major partnership deal with a Japanese wind turbine inspection firm. Rovco, a provider of subsea robotic and hydrographic surveys, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Horizon Ocean Management (HOM) – a subsidiary joint venture between Mitsui and Hokutaku.
The agreement will see both parties work together to analyse the Japanese offshore wind market and develop a better understanding of in-country demand, as well as developing asset integrity programmes of work to support the maintenance of critical infrastructure.
HOM was formed in 2021 by Japanese conglomerate Mitsui and Hokutaku, the country’s leading wind turbine maintenance company. Rovco said its joint business development agreement with HOM would strengthen commercial ties and allow the two organisations to promote new projects.
