AQO has launched as a new provider of subsea equipment, entering the market with a focus on cost-efficient deployment systems. The company is powered by SMD and was created to serve a broader range of operators, according to the launch announcement. No further details about the company's product range, leadership team, or initial customers were provided in the available information. The launch adds a new name to the subsea equipment sector, where providers supply deployment systems used in offshore operations. With SMD's backing, AQO positions itself as a cost-focused option for operators seeking deployment systems in the subsea sector.

Source: Offshore Engineer