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About Comanche

Comanche is Forum Energy Technologies' all-electric remotely operated vehicle for subsea survey, inspection and light intervention. Its open frame provides space for cameras, sonar, navigation sensors and data-collection equipment, while an auxiliary hydraulic package powers manipulators and mission tooling.

Depth configurations are available for 2,000, 3,000 or 6,000 metres, with a rated 285-kilogram payload and 35-kilowatt maximum power. The compact 1,130-kilogram vehicle reduces deck footprint compared with larger work-class systems. Comanche operates in oil and gas, renewable energy, civil engineering, defence and scientific programmes, supported by FET commissioning, maintenance and lifecycle services.

Deployments

Operating Use
Working globally - 2026-08-11 - Global - FET states that Comanche is working globally across oil and gas, renewable energy, civil engineering, military, scientific research and treasure-hunting applications.
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Timeline

Forum Energy Technologies wins JAMSTEC order for Comanche ROV
2023-12-11 - Commercial Order - JAMSTEC expects to use the Comanche for research operations in extremely cold high-Arctic waters. The 3,000 m-rated system combines advanced sensors, high-definition cameras and tooling for ecosystem imaging, geological study and sample collection. The package includes a Garage Tether Management System and full launch-and-recovery system; Forum planned UK manufacture and delivery to Japan in 2025.
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