There are two subs on the Scarabeo both SMD Quantums. One owned by Deeptech the other Modus. Rig is not the best and neither are the subs in terms of condition, especially the Modus one. So it’s not the usual jolly that drill supt often is. Add to that the poor day rates which will be liable for Uk tax then it’s no wonder that any decent ROVers are avoiding this job.
Take a trip and see, the job is on for quite some time, I did hear a couple of years but don’t quote me on it. Perhaps things will get better as time goes on but I doubt it.
Ref rates, Deeptech pay GBP100+ more than Modus so they’d be the better option if you can get onto their team. If you’re from Oz the tax rules may differ, not sure on that one.
Surely enough of us are keen enough to head for Cuba and purchase cigars directly from this fine country; yet there are constant requests / requirements looking to crew the two subs (that was news… I’d assumed there was only the usual one system). It must be rather grim, if no one seems to be returning… errr
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And thanks K2 for the heads.up as they say
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…and may I still add, that the Scarabeo 9 was built in China
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