Asia Pacific Remotely Operated Vehicle Market

The remotely operated vehicle market in Asia Pacific is projected to reach USD 1.25 billion by 2030, from USD 0.83 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 8.6%. In terms of volume, it will likely rise from 5,947 units in 2025 to 10,913 units by 2030. The region is seeing strong ROV demand driven by expanding offshore energy activities, particularly deepwater oil & gas projects and offshore wind development that require ongoing subsea inspection and maintenance. Governments are also investing more in maritime security, which is leading to broader use of ROVs by navies for mine countermeasures, hull inspections, and coastal security surveillance.

CNOOC International Ltd. (China), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Japan), JOHNAN Corporation (Japan), CHASING Innovation Co. Ltd. (China), and Total Marine Technology (Australia) are the key players in the Asia Pacific remotely operated vehicle market. They have employed various organic and inorganic growth strategies, including acquisitions, agreements, collaborations, expansions, partnerships, and product launches, to enhance their international footprint and capture a significant share of the market.

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CNOOC International Ltd., a publicly listed company under China National Offshore Oil Corporation, is the only large general contracting firm in China capable of delivering design, procurement, construction, offshore installation, commissioning, and maintenance for offshore oil & gas projects, as well as LNG, offshore wind, and refining and chemical projects. The company operates a fleet of 17 ROVs across multiple categories, including light duty, observation class, heavy duty, deepwater, and work class. It holds IMCA ROV contractor and training memberships and provides ROV pilot technician training. Through its offshore project activities, the company has developed operational capabilities for executing subsea installations and deepwater IMR work up to 1,500 m. It also undertakes overseas assignments and has delivered services to clients in Myanmar, Brunei, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Shell.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. is an engineering and manufacturing company that operates in energy, transportation, infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace, and defense sectors. The company is involved in designing, developing, and producing systems used for power generation, logistics, environmental management, and aerospace needs. Its organizational structure consists of various specialized units that manage thermal and nuclear energy, marine and transport systems, engineering services, and advanced manufacturing. It integrates research, engineering, and production through a worldwide network of facilities to support both government and commercial clients. The company has also established policies focused on environmental management and long-term sustainability, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

JOHNAN Corporation is divided into two units: the Machinery Solution Business Unit and the Monozukuri Platform Business Unit. These units focus on FA system development, drain water processing equipment, liquid waste absorbents, industrial ROVs, and PCB repair. The company is involved in startup support, prototyping, commercialization assistance, manufacturing support, repair and maintenance services, and product planning and sales. It offers comprehensive support from product development and prototyping to mass production, handling requirements related to electronic components, equipment manufacturing, and PCB mounting. Its capabilities encompass many types of boards and solder standards, allowing it to meet different production needs and adapt to changes in manufacturing volumes.

CHASING Innovation Co. Ltd. specializes in the research, development, manufacture, and sales of consumer-level underwater drones, industrial underwater robots, and portable unmanned equipment. Its R&D team focuses on underwater communication, vehicle design, power systems, propulsion, and navigation control. The company has developed seven generations of underwater products for observation, aquaculture, rescue, hull inspection, research, environmental monitoring, and water conservancy. It holds over 100 invention patents and supplies products to more than 100 countries and regions. Its ROV lineup includes CHASING X, CHASING M2 PRO MAX, CHASING M2 PRO, and CHASING M2 S.

Total Marine Technology designs, engineers, and manufactures subsea tools and systems for industries working in harsh environments. The company has grown from a small engineering team into an international provider serving the oil & gas, mining, and defense sectors. It handles engineering, design, and manufacturing in-house, including the development and deployment of ROV systems and related equipment. Its ROV products include modular work-class systems, tether management systems, control containers, simulators, and control consoles. It also provides ROV inspection, maintenance, and repair services, along with support for both planned and unplanned offshore deployments. Its portfolio features the Typhoon Mk4 and Mk2 WROV systems and related control and handling equipment.

Market Ranking

The Asia Pacific remotely operated vehicle market consists of various operators, engineering firms, and technology providers, each playing specific roles in subsea work. CNOOC International Ltd. maintains a strong presence with its fleet of work-class and deepwater ROVs. The company supports subsea installation and IMR activities for offshore energy projects mainly in the Asia Pacific region and internationally. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. also plays a vital role as an engineering and manufacturing firm working across energy, transportation, industrial machinery, aerospace, and defense. It develops systems for marine and transportation uses and offers submersible ROV solutions for seabed research and observation. Total Marine Technology contributes through its own developed ROV systems, modular platforms, intervention tools, and control equipment. These are utilized in offshore energy, mining, and defense operations. CHASING Innovation Co. Ltd. participates with its compact underwater drones and industrial underwater robots, used for inspection, aquaculture, hull checks, research, and environmental monitoring. JOHNAN Corporation adds value through its machinery solutions business, which includes industrial underwater drones, along with manufacturing and repair services. Collectively, these companies cover key segments of the remotely operated vehicle market, such as deepwater operations, inspection systems, engineering services, and manufacturing support.

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