Who makes Gemini ROV?

Gemini ROV is made by TechnipFMC, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, founded in 2017.

Where is Gemini ROV deployed?

1 verified deployment of Gemini ROV is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Gulf of Mexico, USA.

What is Gemini ROV's maturity stage?

Gemini ROV is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.

Gemini ROV has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 critical). Most recent: Jan 2024. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.

Robot model

Gemini ROV

The Gemini ROV is a 250 hp work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle developed by TechnipFMC's Schilling Robotics division.

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Manufacturer: TechnipFMC
Form factor: maritime
Maturity: production
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 1

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Overview

The Gemini ROV is a 250 hp work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle developed by TechnipFMC's Schilling Robotics division. Rated to 4,000m depth, it can remain subsea for up to one month enabling 24/7 deepwater drilling and completion operations. Features integrated hydraulics, electric power, communications, force compliance manipulators, and access to over 30 subsea exchangeable tools. Deployed for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
Verified deployments: 1 deployment on file
Sources on file: 1 source, view all

Deployments (1)

Gemini ROV at Gulf of Mexico, USAoperational
Two Gemini ROV systems deployed for Shell on contracted deepwater rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

Safety record

1 incident on record (1 critical). Most recent: Jan 2024.

critical: 1

Most recent: Jan 2024

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Incidents affecting Gemini ROV (1)

Employee electrocuted when forklift contacted overhead power lines at FMC Technologies facility2024-01-24 · Fatality

Includes incidents linked directly to this model or to deployments of it. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (1)

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/technipfmc-deploys-two-new-gemini-rovs-for-shell/

Common questions

What is Gemini ROV?: The Gemini ROV is a 250 hp work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle developed by TechnipFMC's Schilling Robotics division. Rated to 4,000m depth, it can remain subsea for up to one month enabling 24/7 deepwater drilling and completion operations. Features integrated hydraulics, electric power, communications, force compliance manipulators, and access to over 30 subsea exchangeable tools. Deployed for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico.
Who makes Gemini ROV?: Gemini ROV is made by TechnipFMC, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, founded in 2017.
Where is Gemini ROV deployed?: 1 verified deployment of Gemini ROV is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Gulf of Mexico, USA.
What is Gemini ROV's maturity stage?: Gemini ROV is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is Gemini ROV safe?: Gemini ROV has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 critical). Most recent: Jan 2024. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.

Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-07

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-07

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: maritime

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.