Kiwi ROV Pilot / captain seeking work

Member Joined: Apr 04, 2010 Location: australia/thailand

Hi All
The numbers look a bit daunting but I may as well get started somewhere.
Just finished a ROV Pilot/Tech course ( Subnet services - recieved good final assessment on completion) and I am now seeking employment within the industry.Any position considered to gain some good experience.

Kiwiphil

NB I am based in Pattaya ,Thailand so anyone in the area wanting to meet for a beer and swap stories etc drop me a line.

Member Joined: Feb 13, 2007

Not another bloody Kiwi, shit they are worse than the Aussies - Still cannot work out which ones chase sheep though!

Where in Pattaya are you Phil?
I am on +66892520936

Andy

ROVworld Webteam Joined: Dec 26, 2003 Location: Scotland

Pilot/Captains, is this the new titles being put out by schools? Oh dear!

"Hello, this is the Captain of your ROV..."

Besides this Subnet piece of paper (which won't really count for much) do you have a strong technical background (Electrical, electronic, hydraulic) which counts for more. However that is you and several other thousand all looking for a start, so good luck.

rayshields wrote:

Pilot/Captains, is this the new titles being put out by schools? Oh dear!

"Hello, this is the Captain of your ROV..."

Besides this Subnet piece of paper (which won't really count for much) do you have a strong technical background (Electrical, electronic, hydraulic) which counts for more. However that is you and several other thousand all looking for a start, so good luck.

Ray

I think Phil is a Captain by trade that has recently completed an ROV course. I suspect I was on a job with him in the Gulf of Thailand many years back when I was working with Global Industries out of Singapore and he was skipper, but can't be dead sure... foggy memories of that era Wink

Member Joined: Aug 28, 2004

Hi Phil sorry to say this but you are wasting your time at this moment in time as there are hundreds if not thousands of experienced guys available but very little work on offer at the moment .
If I was you I would find your self some little job until the work picks up but it could be a few years time I know thats not what you wanted to hear but this is a bad time to start in the Rov game as there is nothing .

But just read the items regarding work on this forum and your see what I mean .
Good Luck

Subman

Member Joined: Apr 04, 2010 Location: australia/thailand

Hi again
Thanks for all the replies!
I will try to reply to everyone in one messsage if thats ok.
Yes ,I kind of got the impression that things were fairly quiet at the moment.
I have a 500 ton Captains ticket and there isn't much work for us either .just recently did my course while I had some free time ,in the hope that it might combine well with my other qualifications(+ 20 years maritime experience).
I am hoping that there will be some work coming up in australia around may-june with the new gorgon gas project starting up.
In the meantime I am trying to make the most of things here in Jomtien beach ,Pattaya.I know, I know... it's a tough job but someones got to do it!
catch you for a beeer sometime !
NB .After reading the forums I have noticed a little bit of hostility towards newbies coming into the industry. I understand how fustrating it must be for veterans but please remember that there was a time when EVERYONE was starting from zero and just because someone is just beguinning dosn't mean they don't have the capacity to develop into an accomplished and valued member of the industry.

can't tell the difference between the a Kiwi and an Aussie ? Kiwis are the smart good looking ones!

Member Joined: Dec 17, 2003 Location: Thailand

Ya' gotta remember Phil, there was a time where there were only a handful of ROVers about and we were screaming for time off... Now??? It's the opposite.

Member Joined: Dec 22, 2008 Location: PERTH

greetings well its all been well said from the read above.
i also have been offshore 14 yrs in a range of roles and 1 thing thats FOR Sure is change, i am in ozzy after vietnam/singa working small projects after i left NZ sought ROV work i saw the comments so i went and did sat dive ALST training cert IMCA rated, even that industry is tight!
OZZY ; THE LAND of THE LUCKY; well expect little here i believe 1, more sharks on the land! LUCKY IF YOU CAN FIND A JOB ! the hype of the mega projects is just that ME AND OTHERS MORE QUALIFIED then me ARE WITHOUT WORK STILL rigs are leaving this month. i apply for a fitter / mechcanic job ON LAND i am informed i am NOT suitable as i will leave for the offshore as soon as it opens up sure that true! But Fair notice would be given! but they still run there adds in the papers here! jobs everywhere!????? but you need 2 yrs exp before you get in on the big jobs! they forget we offshore set the standards for safety; 250 new persons arrive each day! 2 PERTH ! they do not tell us how meany leave! GOOD LUCK ALL , PHILL can we meet fora beer i am in need of rest after sitting here sent out 1700 emails ( some more than once! phone calls lost count i now go BACK OVER OLD ADDS and reapply i have had luck with that move ifeel the market is BETTER BUT HERE IN OZZY the interest rates are UP things are getting hard SO WATCH THAT SPOT,i have started my own company HERE just to get work so i can get cash flow; YES I FEEL FOR NEW COMERS PH & KNOCK ON DOORS LADS IT WILL PAY OFF! NZ IS VERY TIGHT TOO ;DO NOT GIVE UP

Member Joined: Dec 22, 2008 Location: PERTH

as the wise man above says 1,keep a 2nd income on hand 2, do not give up! 3, try to get a trade related position 4, i know it sounds bad but hang around the port and drinking spots it needs cash but johnny on the spot counts.
i have seen a few leave here after 3 months no $$ left!
even i am working in iron ore mine sites ( with NO WATER TO SEE! ) its dam unnatual! but i do it with passion ( as its $500 a day but not regular yet) to get me though to the next offshore position its all a learning curve.
i am off to vietnam end next month $$$ willing i will loop into see capt phill and anyone else as flights are so cheap now (hope all the coup is over then??) feel free to email me BAZ on my company email STONEWARE@gmail.com ( web site; WWW.stonewarenz.com as i want to look at the stoneware while i am there as well and check out dive course VN is SXXTTY water ! & No fish! they have eaten them all! nice place

Member Joined: Dec 22, 2008 Location: PERTH

ps Capt Phil i will be going to Vung Tua The dirty little oil & Gas town Razz

on a delta just below saigon Twisted Evil

when i get there i know Capt wayne Wink

there hes flat out on rig movers and Anchor handling i can hook you up with his email? or you apply ( if your already not on ther books apply to braemar falconer vietnam,
or meet me there as you will have the same VISA issiue hassles that we have in VN now thats 3 months max stays Rolling Eyes

unless your married ( i have been there 4 yrs know still not married ? yet!! maybe close ??? Smile

but they are different so i go slow, its not like my mates tell me Pattaya is like even the men in the mines here fly straight there for R & R! Rolling Eyes

cheers baz i now get ready for a chemical plant shutdown theres no water but its$$
ask me what i did for the ozzy's here for ANZAC remenberance its unbelieveable.
in VN us non serving men formed a ring around the diggers & Kiwis to allow them to wear there ribbons and medals with out the secrete Police getting to them and arresting or hassling them any more.
take acre
CHEERS BAZ