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Aqueos also offers a number of remotely operated vehicles ( ROV ) and possesses a fleet of marine and diving support vessels , and commercial diving ships , within its contracting services . Its four key markets are the oil and gas , civil , military , and renewable sectors , but as Ted details , the human factor of the business comprises much of its focus .
People first
“ In the mid-1970s when Britain needed the oil , someone would pat you on the back and tell you to be safe , but there were no tools to facilitate it . We now of course have the tools , but the other key element is understanding the mindset of your employees . We have a checkin process in our offices and shops , as well as for everybody working offshore , as you never know if somebody is missing a loved one ’ s
Ted took what he had learned , and went on to establish Aqueos in 2000
birthday or has been arguing with a partner back home via text . Back in my day you had to wait for letters to be delivered by helicopter , whereas now it ’ s a little easier to communicate with folks back home . Regardless , at the beginning of every shift we check how everybody is doing , because with our kind of work , you can ’ t afford to hold onto exterior distractions . Today ’ s industry has a far more diverse range of employees too , it ’ s amazing to see female divers topping the ranks in what was always such a male-dominated sector .
▲ Ted Roche , Aqueos CEO
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