Good morning Dave,
Many thanks for your kind welcoming words, yes am not far from Ellesmere Port, so hope I am home for that. Be great to see other Models, and catch up on all the latest information in the Model boat world.
It's one thing that attracted me to the Ben Ain build as it was built in Ellesmere Port, so a little local historical connection.
Once again many thanks for the information and kind words.
Adam,
16' Jeeze!! well done on making something that big! in the first place. I thought I was in good shape with a 4' long model coaster. Feel inadequate now. Ha ha. Hope I am home to attend the weekend.
Yes, the ROV pilot techs courses are expensive, and at this moment in time with the oil and gas oversupply the jobs market for pilots is very slow going. However as you say the work that they can carry out is impressive and getting better all the time, with deeper water submersibles being developed by the likes of Oceaneering. Everyday is a school day with subsea Engineering.
Regards
Jon