Subsea trials and testing boom reflects growing industry confidence

摘要

The upturn in research indicates a growing confidence in the industry with an increase in contracts being awarded as well as the rapid expansion of the renewable industry. Companies including Subsea Asset Location Technologies (SALT) Ltd,VerdErg, Subsea 7 and Nautroni> and have all completed trials at The Underwater Centre in Fort William in recent months. The Underwater Centre is a purpose built subsea training facility and is unique as it leases the seabed of Loch Linnhe surrounding the extensive pier complex, with waters plunging to depths of 150m. Incorporated in the facilities is also an indoor sea water tank.