Welcome to Oceanscan

Your Trusted Partner in Offshore & Subsea Solutions

About

Oceanscan provides advanced equipment, services, and personnel to the renewables, petrochemical, defense, nuclear industries , oil and gas. Established in 1989, we operate globally with locations in the UK, USA, and Singapore. 

We supply hydrographic survey equipment, ROV sensors, and non-destructive testing systems to over 1000 clients worldwide. Our personnel services cover offshore surveyors, ROV pilots, engineers, and project teams. By 2024, we will expand to offer Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) personnel. 

Contact us today to learn how we can support your offshore and subsea needs.

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how we work

Our Work Process

Steps

Oceanscan follows a structured approach for efficiency, safety, and compliance.

01
Step

Project Planning

We align equipment, personnel, and specialised services with specific project needs.

02
Step

Research & Analysis

We optimise operations using industry-leading technology and data analysis.

03
Step

Execution & Support

We provide seamless deployment, 24/7 monitoring, and technical
support.

Meet the Experts

Our Dedicated Team

Team

Our team brings together industry experts with years of experience in offshore technology and equipment hire delivering trusted support and technical excellence across the globe.

Derek Donaldson

Chief Executive Officer | Oceanscan Group

Kevin Strachan

Chief Financial Officer | Oceanscan Group

Brett Laurenson

Chief Growth Officer | Oceanscan Group

Mark Teles

Regional Director | Oceanscan Inc.

Chris Watson

General Manager | Oceanscan

Julian Nelson

General Manager | Oceanscan Personnel

Sathish Selvaraj

Regional Director | Oceanscan Pte Ltd

James McDonald

Managing Director | Geoforce Technical Services Ltd

Other

Although our personnel division primarily concentrates on several key disciplines, we frequently recruit for additional roles not explicitly mentioned. 

In addition, out sister company HPR (UK) supports other disciplines not listed here

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES

 

Technicians

The role of offshore technicians involved in lay operations is essential for the successful installation, maintenance, and operation of offshore energy infrastructure. These technicians are responsible for executing the intricate tasks involved in laying pipelines, cables, or other equipment beneath the seabed.

  • Electrical / Electronic Technician
  • Hydraulic / Mechanical Technician
  • Carousel Technician
  • Plough Technician
  • Trenching Technician

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES

 

Survey

When offshore energy infrastructure needs to be designed, developed, maintained or decommissioned, the role of the survey team is to provide precise positioning, data acquisition and processing to measure and map underwater surfaces and study the morphology of the seabed.

  • Client Survey Representative
  • Project Manager
  • Party Chief
  • Reports Coordinator
  • Surveyor
  • Survey Engineer / Geophysical Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer
  • Data Processor
  • Cartographer
  • Geophysicist

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES

 

Health & Safety

For Health & Safety roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

ROV, Plough & Trench

When offshore energy infrastructure needs to be installed, maintained, inspected or decommissioned, the role of the ROV team is to operate the ROV equipment and associated tooling. The ROV is the survey platform and is key to the operation carrying a payload of tools and or sensors that are required to fulfil the work scope.

  • Client ROV Representative
  • Project Manager
  • ROV Superintendent
  • ROV Supervisor
  • Sub Engineer
  • Senior ROV Pilot Technician
  • Tooling Technician
  • ROV Pilot Technician
  • Plough Superintendent
  • Plough Technician
  • Trenching Superintendent
  • Trenching Technician

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES

 

Rigging & Lifting

For Rigging & Lifting roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

Offshore Management

Offshore Management encompasses various personnel engaged in Subsea & Renewables projects, including roles like OCM/OPM/OVM.

  • Offshore Manager
  • Client Representative

For other offshore management roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES or visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

Marine

For Marine roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

Inspection

Certified 3.3U and 3.4U inspectors perform a range of tasks in the industry, including general visual inspections (GVO), close visual inspections (CVI), corrosion monitoring, pipeline inspection, and monitoring diver safety.

  • Client Inspection Representative
  • Inspection Engineer
  • Inspection Coordinator
  • Data Recorder
  • Data Coordinator
  • Reports Coordinator
  • Video Eventer/Reviewer

For other inspection roles and requirements please contact HPR (UK) website

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES or visit our linkedIn HPR (UK)

 

Diving

Commercial diving work scopes are undertaken from multiple platforms and cover many different activities, such as installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of platforms and subsea structures.

The type of diving operation can be either surface supplied or saturation diving.

  • Saturation Supt / Supervisor
  • Life Support Supervisor
  • Life Support Technician
  • Air or Sat Dive Technician
  • Air Supt / Supervisor

For a representation of current vacancies, please join OCEANSCAN VACANCIES