#67 The Future is Remote and Autonomous

Remotely operated vehicles, uncrewed surface vessels and ever-increasing autonomy are removing personnel from dangerous work offshore in the North Sea and elsewhere.  Inspection of maritime assets is now being controlled from onshore operations centres. We look at one of these command and control centres, the Fugro facility in Aberdeen. With a robust regulatory framework and growing technological know-how, the offshore industry looks set to enjoy huge sustainability and safety benefits. GuestsAlastair McKie, Director for Remote Operations – Europe Africa, Fugro Greg Dixon, Remote Operations Superintendent, Fugro Ivar de Josselin de Jong, Global Director for Remote Inspection Solutions, Fugro Katrina Kemp, Smart Ships and Automation Policy Officer, Maritime and Coastguard Agency Ross MacFarlane, Engineering Superintendent, Fugro Supporter This episode is produced in partnership with Fugro Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice, Fugro unlocks insights from Geo-data to help clients design, build and operate their assets in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner.The post #67 The Future is Remote and Autonomous first appeared on Engineering Matters.

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