Doug Middleton

Regional Director Middle East and Asia at ROVOP

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

ROVOP is the truly focused, global robotics specialist with an unrivaled track record of reliability and a technologically advanced fleet of subsea remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Our total focus is subsea robotics, its technological advancement application. We have years of specialist experience and are independent, which allows us to combine the innovation and commercial agility required in today’s challenging market environment. Our unique offering enables customers to improve the reliability and operational efficiency of their subsea operations, reducing risk and cost while improving safety and performance. With headquarters in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and South East Asia, our global scope encompasses the oil and gas, offshore wind, telecoms and power transmission industries.

Experience

  • Regional Director Middle East and Asia at ROVOP

  • ROV Operations Manager at Neptune Marine Services

    In 2010 STS were bought by Neptune Marine Services of Australia where I continued as Operations Manager.

  • Operations Director at ROVOP

    ROVOP is an independent provider of subsea ROV services to the global energy industry. Our approach is to employ the most technologically advanced and reliable ROVs, world class business systems and the best offshore personnel trained in our own ROV Academy to improve clients’ safety, efficiency and reduce project costs. Our ROV fleet includes Schilling UHD Gen III, Schilling HD, Seaeye Panther XT Plus and Seaeye Cougar ROVs. I joined ROVOP in April 2012 as Operations Manager and immediately became involved in the delivery of several ROV systems, preparing equipment and personnel for the numerous projects which started in 2012.

  • Head of Middle East and Asia at ROVOP

  • Operations Manager at STS Ltd

    I joined STS in 1998 and progressed through the offshore ROV ranks to ROV supervisor, working in all corners of the planet! After a spell at Technip as ROV Supervisor I returned to STS in 2006. I progressed from ROV supervisor to Project Manager dealing with equipment, personnel and project preparation. Later in 2006 I took on the position of Operations Manger and all the related responsibilities.