It’s a crying shame how many agencies have sprung up over recent years, all trying to get a cut of the action. That, combined with the plethora of ‘ROV training establishments’ flooding the market, is forcing rates down and playing into the hands of companies looking to maximise profits by way of reducing overheads.
It’s also shattering the dreams of those that think getting into the ROV game and earning big bucks is living the dream. There is a dream (more of a nightmare really), and it’s nothing to do with being paid big bucks.