OMS Group deploys Exail DriX O-16 to support global subsea cable installation
10 April 2026
OMS Group and Exail announced the acquisition of an Exail DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), accelerating OMS Group’s deployment of autonomous survey capabilities to support the growing demand for subsea cable infrastructure worldwide.
The vessel will support subsea cable installation campaigns globally, performing seabed surveys, route verification, and monitoring for critical telecommunications cable infrastructure.
With an operational endurance of up to 30 days and a range of approximately 3,500 nautical miles, the DriX O-16 is designed to support long-duration survey missions with minimal reliance on crewed vessels, while reducing the survey carbon footprint by up to 99%.
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