Unmanned Underwater Vehicles for Oil & Gas Industry

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Oil & Gas Industry: Asia Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), Component (Hardware, Software, Operation and Service), Propulsion (Electric System, Mechanical System, Others), and Country

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles for Oil & Gas Industry

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Oil & Gas Industry: Asia Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), Component (Hardware, Software, Operation and Service), Propulsion (Electric System, Mechanical System, Others), and Country


Discover the latest insights into the booming Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Oil & Gas Market. This report analyzes market size, growth trends (CAGR ), key players, and regional performance, offering valuable data for investors and industry professionals. Explore market drivers, restraints, and future projections for -.

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Asia Pacific unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) for oil & gas market will grow by 9.3% annually with a total addressable market cap of $4.85 billion over 2023-2032, driven by the increasing demand for energy, growing offshore exploration and oil & gas production, and the technological advancement of UUVs.

Highlighted with 36 tables and 62 figures, this 127-page report “Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Oil & Gas Industry: Asia Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Vehicle Type (ROVs, AUVs), Component (Hardware, Software, Operation and Service), Propulsion (Electric System, Mechanical System, Others), and Country” is based on comprehensive research of the entire Asia Pacific unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) for oil & gas market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2020-2022 and provides forecast from 2023 till 2032 with 2022 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:

• Market Structure

• Growth Drivers

• Restraints and Challenges

• Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities

• Porter’s Fiver Forces

The trend and outlook of Asia Pacific market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Asia Pacific unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) for oil & gas market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Vehicle Type, Component, Propulsion, and Country.

Based on Vehicle Type, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and fleet (units) for 2022-2032 included in each mainstream section.

• ROVs

o Observation Vehicle

o Light Work Class Vehicle

o Medium Work Class Vehicle

o Heavy Work Class Vehicle

o Towed and Bottom-Crawling Vehicle

• AUVs

o Shallow AUVs

o Medium AUVs

o Large AUVs

Based on Component, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Hardware

o Imaging

o Sensors and Automation

o Steering and Positioning

o Navigation

o Energy and Propulsion

o Communication

o Other Hardware

• Software

• Operation and Service

By Propulsion, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and fleet (units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Electric System

• Mechanical System

• Other Propulsion Systems

Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated:

• Japan

• China

• South Korea

• Australia

• India

• Rest of APAC (further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)

For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of national markets by Vehicle Type, Component, and Propulsion over the forecast years are also included.

The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.

Selected Key Players:

Andrews Survey

C-Innovation

DOF Subsea AS

Forum Energy Technologies

Fugro Subsea Services Ltd.

Hallin Marine Subsea International PLC

Helix Energy Solutions

i-Tech (Subsea 7)

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

Kystdesign AS

Oceaneering International, Inc.

Perry Slingsby Systems Limited

SAAB SEAEYE LTD.

Saipem (Sonsub)

Schilling Robotics, LLC

Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD)

(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

1 Introduction 7

1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 7

1.1.1 Industry Definition 7

1.1.2 Research Scope 9

1.2 Research Methodology 12

1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 12

1.2.2 Market Assumption 13

1.2.3 Secondary Data 13

1.2.4 Primary Data 13

1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 14

1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 15

1.2.7 Research Limitations 16

1.3 Executive Summary 17

2 Market Overview and Dynamics 19

2.1 Market Size and Forecast 19

2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 21

2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 24

2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 26

2.2 Major Growth Drivers 30

2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 35

2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 38

2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 42

3 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Vehicle Type 46

3.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Type 46

3.2 ROVs 49

3.2.1 Observation Vehicle 52

3.2.2 Light Work Class Vehicle 54

3.2.3 Medium Work Class Vehicle 56

3.2.4 Heavy Work Class Vehicle 58

3.2.5 Towed and Bottom-Crawling Vehicle 60

3.3 AUVs 62

3.3.1 Shallow AUVs 64

3.3.2 Medium AUVs 65

3.3.3 Large AUVs 66

4 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Component 67

4.1 Market Overview by Component 67

4.2 Hardware 69

4.2.1 Imaging 71

4.2.2 Sensors and Automation 72

4.2.3 Steering and Positioning 73

4.2.4 Navigation 74

4.2.5 Energy and Propulsion 75

4.2.6 Communication 76

4.2.7 Other Hardware 77

4.3 Software 78

4.4 Operation and Service 79

5 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Propulsion 80

5.1 Market Overview by Propulsion 80

5.2 Electric System 83

5.3 Mechanical System 85

5.4 Other Propulsion Systems 87

6 Asia-Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Country 89

6.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market 89

6.2 Japan 92

6.3 China 95

6.4 Australia 97

6.5 India 99

6.6 South Korea 101

6.7 Rest of APAC Region 103

7 Competitive Landscape 105

7.1 Overview of Key Vendors 105

7.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 109

7.3 Company Profiles 110

Andrews Survey 110

C-Innovation 112

DOF Subsea AS 113

Forum Energy Technologies 114

Fugro Subsea Services Ltd. 115

Hallin Marine Subsea International PLC 116

Helix Energy Solutions 117

i-Tech (Subsea 7) 118

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA 119

Kystdesign AS 120

Oceaneering International, Inc. 121

Perry Slingsby Systems Limited 122

SAAB SEAEYE LTD. 123

Saipem (Sonsub) 124

Schilling Robotics, LLC 125

Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. (SMD) 126

RELATED REPORTS 127

 

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Research Methodology:
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Asia Pacific Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Oil & Gas Market Size Estimation

To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.

Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.

Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.

We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.

Data Source

Secondary Sources

This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.

These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Journals, Websites, and Press Releases
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Market Intellix Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segmental value Mix
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influence Factors
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Industry Trends
  • Geographical Features
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • Market Intellix Data Repository

Primary Sources

As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.

On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.

These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.

Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments(by Application, by Type)
  • Value by Type
  • Status and Forecast
  • Value by Application
  • Value by Regions, Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • Value Market Share by Type
  • Value Growth Rate by Type
  • Value by Application
  • Percentage and Growth Rate by Application
  • Value Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status and Forecast
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Frequently asked questions(FAQ's):
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