Republic of Korea Navy Adds Schilling Robotics' New HD System

DAVIS, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, announced today the order for a new 150hp, 3,000m rated HD™ ROV system from GMB USA, Inc. for delivery to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy.

HD ROV (Photo: Business Wire)

This order reflects the expansion of the ROK Navy's salvage and rescue operations. The exceptional performance, reliability, and configurability of the HD™ results in an ideal solution for such applications. "The HD™ has been designed to be a compact, yet powerful and flexible system that can be configured for a variety of market applications," said Tyler Schilling, chief executive officer for Schilling Robotics. "We are very pleased that the ROK Navy has selected Schilling Robotics for their expansion program."

The HD™ ROV provides increased reliability and availability through an integrated design philosophy for all major subsystems. This drives a significant reduction in components, enables modular maintenance, and reduces major component replacement timeframes from potentially tens of hours, to one hour or less. The HDtrade; ROV also provides industry leading stability and position control accuracy for performing remote intervention.

About Schilling Robotics, LLC

Schilling Robotics is a leading global, deep-ocean robotics company founded in 1985. Schilling is headquartered in California U.S.A. and has regional service centers in Texas U.S.A., Aberdeen (News - Alert), Scotland, and Singapore. In 2008, FMC Technologies, Inc. acquired a 45% interest in Schilling. FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated systems and products, such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry. Further information about Schilling Robotics can be found at www.schilling.com.

About GMB USA, Inc.

GMB USA, Inc. is a market leader in the project management, system integration, and execution of marine information technology used by shipbuilders, and is actively engaged with the ROK Navy and the ROK government labs on multiple major projects. Further information about GMB USA can be found at www.gmb-usa.com.

About Republic of Korea Navy

The Republic of Korea Navy is responsible, organized, and equipped for maritime and amphibious operations, as well as for educating and training the Navy personnel. Further information can be found at http://www.navy.go.kr/.

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