Tech Transforming Subsea Operations

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I am a defense industry executive with a demonstrated history of successful leadership. Wide-ranging background in design, engineering, system development, program management, and operational employment of tactical systems. Proven leader in managing complex programs for delivery to both Government and industry partners. Demonstrated expertise in the development of systems and platforms, both crewed and uncrewed, adjunct components and systems, and overall system integration.

Q2. Which subsea technologies have the most immediate 'dual-use' application in offshore wind or subsea mining?

Obviously, the most widely employed for many years have been ROV's. They are widely used and adaptable to defense and commercial activities such as area inspection, component/assembly inspection, and work functions such as recovery and/or remediation activities. Generally, being tethered, they are not limited by self-power or the requirement to surface for power recharge. ROV's have performed these functions for many years.

Considering "dual-use", enhanced sensing, both acoustic and optical, provides higher degrees of system or area characterization. These rapidly evolving technologies are further enhanced by improved processing, which enables the use of AI and other tools to assist…