Beam’s AI-Driven AUV to Hit Offshore Wind Market in 2025
accelerate the industry’s growth at a critical time. Meeting national and international capacity targets will require all operators, not just those with extensive resources, to scale their operations at pace. Scout is therefore a crucial part of enabling the future of offshore wind,” said Brian Allen, Beam’s CEO
Beam’s AI-Driven AUV Put to Work at Scottish Offshore Wind Farm
of this technology is huge for the industry, and success in these initial projects is vital for us to progress and realize this vision. This wouldn’t be possible without forward-thinking customers like SSE Renewables who are willing to go on the journey with us,” said Beam’s CEO, Brian Allen.Seagreen has been operational since October 2023 and is the world’s deepest fixed bottom offshore wind farm. The data collected by Beam will be used to maintain operational reliability at the wind farm, providing insight into areas such as marine growth and any potential erosion at the foundation
Rovco and Vaarst Unite Under New Brand Beam
offshore wind, and deliver efficiencies and reduced costs for survey and subsea work across all lifecycle stages.Under the unified Beam brand, Rovco and Vaarst will continue in their shared mission develop and deploying AI and autonomy enabled services in the offshore wind sector.Rovco was founded by Brian Allen in 2016, with technology spin-off Vaarst later launched by Allen in 2021.The decision to unite the companies under one name follows several years of rapid growth and will support future technological ambitions.Allen will continue in the CEO role at Beam, with the merger of the two companies creating
Over 150 Specialist Subsea Jobs Up for Grabs at Rovco and Vaarst
energy transition. Regions like Aberdeen that have a rich heritage in offshore oil and gas are well placed to benefit from this transition. We’re looking for people who are passionate about technology for good and can help us on our mission to change the economics of offshore wind,” said Brian Allen, CEO of Rovco.The recruitment drive is part of Rovco’s and Vaarst’s broader plans for global expansion. They have already hired nearly 30 new roles in the first few months of this year across its offices in 2024.By the end of 2025, the companies aim to have hired for around 200 new
Ørsted Picks Rovco for Offshore Wind O&M Work in US
;rsted is playing a key role in building capacity, so we’re proud to be supporting them with our high-tech offshore wind solutions. This framework agreement is an important contribution to Rovco’s global mission of accelerating the industry’s clean energy transition,” added Brian Allen, CEO at Rovco
Rovco's Robotics Spin-off Vaarst Open for Business
goal is to revolutionize the offshore robotics sector - "leveraging intelligent data flows for smart asset management and creating an energy-efficient and more sustainable future."To remind, Rovco, a UK-based provider of ROV services to the offshore energy industry, in February said its CEO Brian Allen would step down to lead Vaarst, then described as a new start-up technology company which will be looking for business opportunities in the wider industrial robotics sectors.Vaarst said Wednesday it would target the energy and marine sectors through its innovative technologies, such as SubSLAM
Rovco in Management Shift as CEO Set to Lead New Robotics firm Vaarst
for business opportunities in the wider industrial robotics sectors. Rovco also announced a management shift as part of the Vaarst launch. Simon Miller will take over as new Managing Director of Rovco, while the newly appointed CFO and Director, Nick Boorman will lead the group alongside CEO, Brian Allen, who turns his attention to the development of Vaarst.Simon Miller, newly appointed MD, has previously served as General Manager at Rovco’s Operational Base in Edinburgh for the last 12 months.He will now be responsible for Rovco's offshore projects business and, as Rovco puts it, "
Survey: UK Subsea Industry Shows Signs of Optimism
believes the survey reflects the relatively buoyant mood in the industry as a result of diversification into this market. The Bristol-based global provider of remotely operated vehicle and hydrographic services, has reported more than trebling its revenues in the last 12 months.Rovco Chief executive, Brian Allen, said: “Having initially started out in oil and gas, almost 90% of our business now comes from the offshore wind sector. As a result of winning significant work in the renewable energy industry in the last year, we have increased our headcount by 40%, creating over 20 new jobs. "
Rovco to Survey Proposed 96MW Floating Wind Farm Site
;We are delighted to have awarded this contract to a very capable UK company local to our project in the Celtic Sea. We want to ensure the local supply chain is involved as much as possible. It is also positive to see low carbon value creation is continuing during the difficulties of COVID19.”Brian Allen, our CEO, added, “We are very excited to be working on the Consenting Survey and to help Blue Gem Wind inform the design of this Floating Offshore Wind Farm.""We are aware of the exponential growth to be seen in the sector, and look to provide a top-end service, and be a key asset
February 2025
