How automated can commercial diving become?

Having humans in the water will always pose a risk

Craig English, Operations Director of Subsea Services at Briggs Marine, outlines the benefits and limitations of using Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and explains why divers can still be a reliable and cost-efficient choice.

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