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www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 15 tomers, so it’s something I am keen to drive in the future. At SeeByte we aim to help our clients adopt new and bet- ter operating practices through the deployment of our technologies.

What do you count as the most sig- nificant subsea technologies that have helped us to work underwater more efficiently and safely?

I would have to say that the advent of robotics has been instrumental in making the shift from shallow waters to deep waters, efficiently and safely.

In both the military and offshore industries, UUV’s are helping opera- tors reduce the risk to humans and the environment. However, most of the systems in use today are fairly basic when it comes to their software capabilities; I think that SeeByte can make a real difference in the future of safety and efficiency with our

SMART software offering. At the moment, our focus on autonomy is, in my opinion, key in enforcing effi- ciency and safety in underwater sce- narios, by allowing ROV’s to reason and make decisions to assist the human operators.

How is SeeByte investing today to ensure its viability tomorrow?

Well, clearly my appointment is a statement of intent that we are look- ing to strengthen our management and skills as we improve and grow our global footprint. Already 75% of our revenues come from exports, despite our team remaining predominantly based in the UK; it’s a firm view that through investing in our staff today we will be set to progress globally in the future. In relation to our product- base, SeeByte prides itself on being at the forefront of SMART technology, and by remaining firmly invested in state-of-the-art technology and solu- tions I think we will ensure our future viability and success.

Share with us your outlook on busi- ness for the coming few years?

I think there is a great opportunity for

SeeByte to penetrate the Asian region, and this is actually something that we are currently progressing at this moment, so geographically this is a focal point for the future. In terms of advancements in technology, the mil- itary and oil & gas space has been