Through 2019 and into 2020, automated and unmanned technology has played a pivotal role in the offshore operations undertaken by UTM Consultants’ global client base.
This trend has been particularly apparent when the collection and recording of oceanographic data has been a project focus. As experts in the provision of personnel to the Hydrographic Survey sector, this explains why, over the past 24 months, USVs (Unmanned Surface Vessels) and AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) have played a key role on an increasing number of our assignments.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY, INVENTIVE PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS
The emergence of the USV and AUV as a viable project solution for oceanographic data acquisition has encouraged ever closer collaboration between UTM Consultants and our industry partners.
Driven by a desire for innovation, an appetite for operational efficiency and an increased concern for safety and the environment, we’ve developed and implemented a range of inventive USV and AUV personnel solutions that have helped our clients achieve their offshore goals.
This, in turn, has created exciting new opportunities for a broad spectrum of UTM’s offshore freelance professionals in response to a novel market demand.
USV & AUV: NICHE OPPORTUNITIES AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Those already specialised within the world of USV and AUV have, of course, been well catered for with new opportunities in autonomous and unmanned ops through UTM. Our network of ready-to-mobilise USV and AUV specialists has grown rapidly over the past two years and has proven invaluable to a number of our clients who’ve approached us for last-minute, spot market solutions.
Additionally, we’ve seen a growing involvement on USV and AUV projects for personnel with transferable technical skills (gained, for example, by working as Submersible Engineers, ROV Pilot Techs, Surveyors, Survey Engineers and Data Processors on other project types).
Looking forwards, we expect to see this trend continuing as demand for experienced personnel continues.
UTM EXPAND OPERATIONS IN USV AND AUV TO MEET CLIENT DEMAND
As a leading supplier of offshore professionals to Hydrographic Survey, Inspection and ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) sectors, UTM has been perfectly placed to respond to our clients’ recent USV and AUV requirements for some time.
With so many fascinating technological developments due to take to the water in the coming years, and with industry insiders predicting that USV and AUV technology will become more prevalent as technology develops and reliability issues are solved, UTM are excited to announce that will be expanding operations within Underwater Surface Vessels and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles through 2020.
Primarily streamed through our ROV and Underwater Inspection division (soon to be renamed to mirror our ROV, USV, AUV and Underwater Inspection focus), our decision to expand operations within USV and AUV will ensure that we remain at the forefront of autonomous and unmanned technology personnel supply.
We’re looking forward to advising freelance professionals on the most relevant opportunities in the market whilst offering clients an expert USV and AUV personnel solution for their needs.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR USV & AUV CREWING CAPABILITIES
If you’re an offshore services company looking for advice on the most effective personnel solution for your next USV or AUV project, get in touch on +44 (0) 117 244 1965 or email Business Manager William Best on WB@UTMConsultants.com.
Professionals interested in hearing more about USV and AUV are encouraged to speak to a member of our team in Bristol to register interest in future USV and AUV opportunities.
UTM are able to provide advise on a range of unmanned surface vessel & autonomous underwater vehicle positions, including:
- USV Pilots / USV Operators
- USV Technicians
- AUV Pilots / AUV Operators
- AUV Technicians
For complementary positions (mothership or shore based), Carlos de Souza (Business Manager, Survey, CDS@UTMConsultants.com) will be on hand to advise clients on the personnel options available to through UTM whilst our teams in Bristol and Cornwall are always on hand to support freelance professionals with future opportunities in the following related disciplines. Call them on +44 (0) 117 244 1965 or +44 (0) 1726 218 890:
- Online Surveyors
- Party Chiefs
- Data Processors
- Survey Engineers
- Reports Coordinators
