This original topic was started back in 2012 when the price of oil was well over $100 USD then there were many projects on the go .However this is 2015 and the current price has dropped to just over $62 USD and the amount of sub sea projects is very little , Most of the requirements so far this year have been for work class personnel with experience on Perry , FMC or SMD vehicles , When I say experience your need well over 1000 flying hours under your belt.
As for inspection vehicles there are a few jobs but not very many and the jobs that are under way there using there own staff . All company’s are trying to cut cost were they can from using more locals to cutting down on the size of crews .
As far as rates go they seem to have gone into free fall due to the agency’s all fighting for the same work .