Yep they are tethered. Some ROV's can also operate as an AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) however for real-time intervention the vehicle would have to be tethered so there is a direct link for control commands and transmitting huge amounts of video data up the fiber in the cable.
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Most rov’s are tethered correct?
Yep they are tethered. Some ROV's can also operate as an AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) however for real-time intervention the vehicle would have to be tethered so there is a direct link for control commands and transmitting huge amounts of video data up the fiber in the cable.