Modus, a leading subsea services contractor, announces the signing of a technical services agreement with Ashtead Technology for the provision of survey and inspection equipment to integrate fully with Modus’ growing AUV fleet.

This agreement will give Modus access to Ashtead Technology’s extensive subsea equipment rental pool to support their customers’ life of field projects across the offshore energy sector.

Mahesh Menon, Chief Technology Officer at Modus, said: “Ashtead Technology is one of the leading providers of advanced subsea technology solutions for the global offshore energy sector and this agreement will give Modus access to the latest technology and inspection equipment, which when integrated with Modus’ growing AUV fleet, offers customers fully autonomous, carbon zero, value driven solutions for their projects.”

David Mair, Business Development Director, Ashtead Technology, said: “Ashtead Technology is delighted to become the preferred supplier to Modus, further enhancing our relationship and giving them access to the broadest and most technologically advanced subsea equipment.

“By offering Modus the latest in survey and inspection sensors for their autonomous survey and inspection operations, we are playing our part in the industry’s drive to deliver lower carbon and more sustainable subsea solutions.”