ROV course output versus uptake
Raptor wrote: As for spending out thousands of pounds on a course in the hope it will give you the edge , It wont ! if it did why is there thousands of people out there still looking ! BUT as I've said...
View ArticleSeeking a job as a ROV Technician / Pilot
Well done. A tip is listen more than you speak, do ANY job that needs doing which includes tidying up and making the tea. The other guys would all have been in that same position when they started and...
View ArticleHoping for a career move into ROV work , any suggestions :)
The eng 1 was planned because if you want to work on drillships then i think thats a requirement , i will of course be doin my offshore medical also. Just cant wait to get away from my council job ,...
View ArticleColourblindness
not sure if its the same in the ROV industry but on the more modern trucks and buses most of the wires are now the same colour and have 4 digit identifiers stamped on them at intervals spanning the...
View ArticleList of Agencys dealing with Rov Personnel !
Thanks Raptor I never knew there was so many . Bye for now Subman
View ArticleROV course output versus uptake
Hi Guys, It has been a while and during that time I have noticed a few super techs or so they would have us believe by the way they so freely give their opinions about courses and the benefits they...
View ArticleMove to Australia with ROV company
Hi all, I am currently a ROV pilot/tech in the UK sector but would like to emigrate to Australia. Does anyone know if this is possible and if so do they have any contact details for any company offices...
View ArticleLaser metrology
Dan, Just an update to this; we are now offering spoolpiece metrology using laser-augmented photo-grammetry. The best way thus far is to drop hardened laser-engraved metal tags onto the seabed and then...
View ArticleROV course output versus uptake
I am one of those who decided it was worth attending a 3-week ROV Induction Course. I have now been very fortunate in that I have been offered a start as a trainee. In a nutshell - for me looking back...
View ArticleNew member hello
Thanks for the welcome! And yes definitily. I'll do a blog or diary of what I experience in my first year etc.
View ArticleROV survey of a dam
If anyone currently involved in the inspection of dams, in particular paying attention to progressive measurement of concrete erosion and damage - give me a call as we have a number of laser,...
View ArticleSparrows hydraulics course or ROV Course?
Thought I'd give a wee update on course choice. I ended up doing a combined HV, Basic Hydraulics and Fibre Optic course over a week at MTCS as they are at least transferable skills had the ROV career...
View ArticleNew Year, No jobs
We are just small beans but none of our subsea work kicks off again until mid February; it's been such a rubbish winter for cruddy weather !
View ArticleSparrows hydraulics course or ROV Course?
Good luck in your new venture, hopefully it all works out for you, if not you can always try the ROV training route, I've been there done that and have never been looking for a job. There are a lot of...
View ArticleNew member hello
My start is with SS7. Over the last 4 years ive worked with pneumatic products that are used in a maritime environment and managed to get some time working at sea which I think helped. I was actually...
View ArticleROV in Germany - Suggestions?
Hello Homework This question is akin to asking someone in the aviation business "What airplane should I buy?" In order to give a useful response one would need to know the intended application, budget...
View ArticleS. Puma that crashed killing 16 was declared fit day before
Super Puma that crashed into the North Sea killing 16 men was declared fit for service the day before the tragedy, an inquiry has heard Link:...
View ArticleNew member hello
Thanks for the advice. Hopefully ill get a look in my direction this year, until then ill just keep my CV circling the web .
View ArticleGlobal Diving and Salvage
Salvage is not normally bread and butter work for offshore peeps and therefore you'll not much info on this site about salvage companies. I'd suggest researching them well before committing.
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