Title :
The Underwater Service Industry - The Decade Ahead
Author_Institution :
Oceaneering Int., Inc., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
The underwater service industry is facing a decade of opportunity and challenge. Greater operating depths, more sophisticated equipment, and specialized personnel requirements will require changes in operating methods and business management. A few large companies will dominate the business while a healthy market will continue for small entrepreneurs who offer services to specialized areas of the market.
Keywords :
marine engineering; service industries; business management; entrepreneurs; sophisticated equipment; specialized personnel requirements; underwater service industry; Clothing industry; Companies; Construction industry; Guidelines; Inspection; Personnel; Petroleum; Project management; Traffic control; Welding;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 81
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1981.1151562