The ROV will form part of Toyo’s expanding fleet of assets, with the business having also invested in a custom-built cable-lay vessel late last year.
The new SMD trencher will be used alongside the vessel to facilitate the safe and efficient burial of subsea cables.
Discussing the collaboration, Matthew Woodward, sales and business development manager at SMD said, “Toyo is a forward-thinking company on a mission to become one of the biggest names in Japan’s offshore windfarm construction sector. Among the first companies to enter this emerging market, Toyo has seized an opportunity to propel the clean energy transition forward.
“Our new partnership places Toyo firmly ahead of the curve; the trenching ROV supplied has been carefully tailored to excel in Japan’s challenging subsea environments, where seabed conditions can pose additional complications when laying cables.
“Together, we are overcoming the challenges of an ever-evolving market by improving construction technology and reducing operational costs.”
Tatsuyoshi Nakamura, COO at Toyo Construction, added, “We are delighted to be partnering with SMD; an innovative company that adds great synergy to our commitment to clean energy transition.
“We chose to invest in this technology because of SMD’s prolific track recording in offshore wind, and of engineering excellence underwater globally. The team understood our unique requirements and adapted this vehicle into a bespoke product, suitable for our challenging operations.
“We look forward to using this vehicle to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
