PTI's Jason R. Stanley and Norman C. Robertson take us behind the scenes to discuss the design and evolution of the vehicle. But with them comes the problem of how to carry out the precision surveys needed for subsea installations. Manufacturers and underwater contractors alike are getting their feet wet in the new AUV waters. Increased technology comes with a high price tag. New build, as well as individual vehicle component manufacturers, are feeling the pressure to refine their products to match the needs of the deepwater oil and gas industry.
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These job candidates have shown up for the interview complete with a portfolio of images showing them at work and on the jobsite. ROVs and their tools are already changing to meet these demands, and this evolution is now poised to accelerate and intensify. The Gulf of Mexico is the world's leading area for deep water development. It is what gives an operator control, what sets it apart from the autonomous class of underwater vehicles. Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission is prohibited.