Results of investment in subsea trials and training facilities revealed to industry
A leading subsea trials and training centre opened its doors to some of the industry?s key executives to demonstrate the results of significant investment in its facilities
Subsea trials and testing boomMaritime Journal reports on the increase in companies using The Underwater Centre"s trials and testing facilities.
Offshore wind farm projects fan diver training boomMaritime Journal looks at how the increase in offshore wind farms is affecting diver training
What drives people to do the jobs they do? Herald Woman investigates...Past student, Amanda Sordes, talks to the Herald about being a commercial diver
Alf"s service gets dive starsOur diver training manager, Alf Leadbitter, speaks to the Daily Record about his role
Ullapool underwater pilot earns his wings - Ross-shire Journal, June 2011Ullapool man, Chris Steventon, embarks on a new career at sea
Learning to get along - Offshore Engineer, February 2011The old rivalry between ROV pilots and divers appears to be breaking down, as both sides recognize the considerable benefits of working together. Russell McCulley referees.
Preparing divers for work - UCi, May 2011The central theme underlying IDSA qualifications is the realistic and relevant preparation of students for a career in commercial diving...
Under the seaA new career for Chris Chell has been made possible by The Underwater Centre
Plunging in at the deep endIf you"re comfortable under water and fancy an adrenalin-fuelled challenge, consider commercial diving. One enthusiast talks to Lisa Sewards about life beneath the sea.
You can teach an old dog new tricksHaving spent more than half of his life serving his country in the Armed Forces, Moray-man Jeremy Douglas, 55, was looking to embark on a new challenge - a search which took him to...
Donegal man trades the pub for a career in the oceanDonegal man, Pauric Keaney, tells Donegal on Sunday about his career as an ROV Pilot Technician
Lochaber firm in 5million pound developmentUnderwater Centre to create 20 jobs in expansion to meet marine energy demand
Time to take a diveIt"s fascinating, rewarding work and all that you need is your health, says Andrew Collier
Don flies high under the seaTeeside man, Don Etchells, tells the Middlesbrough Gazette about life as an ROV Pilot
Take plunge into new careerNew industry fuels demand for skilled divers, by Andrew Collier
Take the plungeThe rapid growth of the UK"s renewables sector offers well-paid opportunities for commercial divers, as Gavin Kennedy tells The Press & Journal.
Offshore wind to boost diver demandBoss of subsea training centre fears shortages will hamper developments
Clear benefits to taking the plunge into trainingThe perennial problem of a skills gap in the oil and gas industry has not been alleviated by the financial crisis, finds Andrew Collier
Diving for a living prompts thousands to take the plungeGetting into a new job is never easy, but if you"re prepared quite literally to take the plunge, then you could find yourself enjoying a lucrative and challenging new career as a c...
Renewables sector a priority for leading subsea training providerEnterprising Energy, May 2010 - distributed at All Energy
Centre Wins Top Quality Accreditation - First for Subsea Training ProviderThe internationally renowned Underwater Centre has become the first provider of subsea training to be given a prestigious seal of approval from a national quality assurance organis...
In at the Deep EndHave you got what it takes?
For the love of the jobPaul Bury, Chief ROV Instructor, speaks to The Daily Telegraph
Starring Role for Higland Diving CentreA Highland dive and commercial sea trials centre has taken on a star role in a glossy new advertising campaign for a prestigious Swiss watch maker.
Scotsman Oil & Gas Supplement July 2008A day in the life of Paul Bury, Head of ROVs, at The Underwater Centre
The Perfect Location for Subsea TrialsLeading global subea companies are said to be choosing The Underwater Centre in Fort William, to conduct complex subsea trials of their latest technology
Fugro Trial of New Flagship ROVFugro conducts first UK open water trial of FCV 3000
The Underwater Centre hosts ground breaking submarine trialRolls-Royce conducts first open water trial of the groundbreaking new NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) at The Underwater Centre
Quest June 2007Buoyant market brings renewed demand for remote operated vehicle pilots …
RMT News December 2006 - Divers net 44.7 per cent pay dealAfter ten days of continuous strike action, members vote overwhelmingly to accept a 44.7 per cent cumulative pay increase over two years
Daily Mail 08/02/2007 - Go on be a daredevilThey are daredevil jobs -- exciting, in demand worldwide and well-paid. But would you be brave enough to do them?
Underwater Contractor International - January / February 2007Serious skills shortage set to affect industry
Daily Express - 28/7/2005 - Taking the plunge can be deeply rewardingWorking Lives: Commercial Diver
Daily Mirror - 23/6/2005 - DIVE TALKINGWhy I took a leap into the deep
