Film-Ocean
"Innovative Subsea Solutions"
UK subsea ROV contractor based in Aberdeenshire, incorporated 2004, providing inspection, repair, decommissioning and drill support for offshore energy.
Film-Ocean is a UK subsea contractor that provides remotely operated vehicle (ROV) inspection and intervention services to the offshore energy industry. The company, registered in Scotland as Film-Ocean Ltd (company number SC277787), was incorporated on 23 December 2004 and is headquartered at Ocean House, 1 Balmacassie Brae, Balmacassie Commercial Park, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Film-Ocean operates a fleet of ROV and subsea tooling assets supported by dedicated, trained operators, and organizes its work into five core service lines: UWILD (underwater inspection in lieu of dry-docking), IRM (inspection, repair and maintenance of subsea assets), renewables support for offshore wind projects, decommissioning of subsea infrastructure, and drill support for drilling operations. Its customer base is concentrated in the offshore oil and gas sector alongside a growing offshore renewables and wind-farm segment, reflecting the broader UK North Sea energy industry's shift toward mixed hydrocarbon and renewable asset portfolios. In August 2026, Film-Ocean opened a new office in Newcastle to expand its subsea ROV inspection support for the energy sector in that region, adding to its Aberdeenshire base. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, and maintains classification-society and industry approvals from ABS, DNV GL, Bureau Veritas, and Lloyd's Register, along with membership in the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). It reported achieving carbon-neutral operational status in 2025. Film-Ocean is part of Stapem Group, a Norway-based subsea and marine services group, which provides it with access to broader vessel and engineering resources across the group's international offshore operations. The company's combination of classification approvals, safety certifications, and a dedicated ROV fleet positions it as a specialist mid-sized subsea inspection and intervention contractor within the competitive North Sea offshore services market, serving both traditional oil and gas operators and offshore wind developers requiring underwater asset inspection and maintenance.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Quantum
Quantum is Film-Ocean's 250hp heavy-duty work-class ROV rated to 3000m depth with a 500kg payload and Schilling manipulators.
Quasar
Quasar is a 150hp hydraulic work-class ROV rated to 3000m depth, fitted with dual Schilling manipulators and a survey pod.
Comanche
Comanche is Film-Ocean's light electric work-class ROV rated to 3000m depth, fitted with dual Schilling manipulators and a survey pod.
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Contact Film-Ocean
WEBSITE
https://www.film-ocean.comPHONE
+44 (0)1358 575000HEADQUARTERS
United Kingdom
Company Facts
Founded
2004
Primary Role
System Integrator
Company Size
employees 100-500
Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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