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3/15/24, 9:40 AM Fugro’s ROV Induction course is coming to Australia | World Pipelines
Fugro’s ROV Induction course is coming to

Australia

Published by Isabel Stagg, Editorial Assistant Save to read list
World Pipelines, Thursday, 07 March 2024 10:04

Fugro has signed a memorandum of understanding with Commercial Dive Academy (CDA)

and AMC Search (AMCS), to collaborate on bringing Fugro’s highly acclaimed Remote
Operated Vehicle (ROV) Induction Course to Australia.

This 4 week ROV Induction course is an ideal entry point into the ROV industry and will be presented by CDA at
their facility in Beauty Point, Tasmania.
This ROV course will be suitable for people who have the relevant IMCA pre-requisites and are looking to enter
the industry, expand their opportunities or change their career path into the complex and challenging world of
piloting an ROV to support offshore renewable energy projects, offshore scientific or environmental work,
offshore energy inspection, repair, maintenance or construction work, underwater search and recovery work or
even wreck investigation.
Nic Bender, Acting CEO of AMC Search commented: “AMC Search is thrilled to partner with Fugro and the
Commercial Dive Academy (CDA) to offer this comprehensive ROV training programme.
With Australia's exclusive economic zone brimming with activity, the demand for skilled ROV operators has
never been higher and through this collaboration. We're proud to be part of a comprehensive training
programme that combines AMCS’s industry expertise with Fugro's global reach and CDA's rigorous training
standards.”
Michael Strong, General Manager of Commercial Dive Academy said: “Our school’s vision has always been to
offer a long-term fulfilling and viable career pathway that extends beyond diving. The collaboration with AMC

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