This is the first BTS ByteSized episode. Shorter discussions on offshore life, diving, inspection, NDT and where the industry is heading. If you are a premium member you can listen earlier than everyone else as its in the Pre-Dive Podcast section right now otherwise it'll be out next week on Spotify and wherever else you listen to your podcasts. People are judging AI in inspection using the wrong tool for the wrong task. After seeing a LinkedIn post where ChatGPT failed to correctly interpret a DPI indication, I wanted to discuss what that actually means for the future of inspection and NDT. In this episode I break down: The difference between large language models and computer vision AI Why pattern recognition is central to inspection How AI could assist techniques like ACFM, MPI, DPI and UT Where AI may genuinely improve consistency and anomaly detection The limitations of AI offshore Why experienced human judgement still matters

Hey everyone — I’m Stu. I’ve spent over 20 years working offshore — starting as a commercial diver, then moving through ropes access and NDT, and now working as a Diving and ROV Client Rep. I built this community to help people break into offshore work, grow their careers, and avoid the mistakes I’ve seen (and made) along the way. Here’s what you’ll find here: - 🎙️ Podcast episodes with real stories & advice - 📚 Guides & resources for career growth - 💬 A space to ask questions & get answers from people who’ve been there Drop a comment below and let me know: 1. Where you are in your offshore journey 2. What your biggest challenge or goal is right now Let’s build something great together! 💪

New blog post up on BTS: https://beyondthesurfaceoffshore.com/blog/ This is probably one of the most common questions I get asked now, especially from guys in their 30s and 40s looking at changing direction offshore. There’s no simple yes/no answer. I tried to cover the realities honestly: - training costs - competition - physical demands - family considerations - industry changes - and whether the opportunity is still there Interested to hear different perspectives from people already working offshore too.

I’m doing something for the next 10 premium members. I’ve been building this out properly over the last couple of weeks — mock exams, breakdowns, and real insight into how this industry actually works. The guys already in have been helping shape it. So for the next 10 who join premium… 👉 I’ll send you one of my Graduated Diver Pointers (normally £38) Not as a gimmick — just something genuinely useful to go alongside everything inside. Once those 10 are gone, that’s it. If you’re serious about getting into diving or inspection and not just drifting… You’ll know if this is for you.

Hey guys, I’m adding a new mini podcast format to Beyond the Surface. It’s called BTS ByteSized. These will be shorter episodes, usually around 10–15 minutes, covering offshore life, inspection, diving, NDT, industry changes, and whatever else is on my mind. If there’s anything you’d like me to cover, drop me a message.