OSC Powers Omega Subseas Next Leap with Advanced Simulation Technology
OSC and Omega Subsea are entering into a strategic collaboration to redefine training, safety, and competence development in offshore operations. By integrating OSC’s advanced simulation and digital twin technology, Omega is taking bold steps to transform how crews are trained, vessels are operated, and the workforce of the future is built.
Omega Subsea, with 450 employees and contractors across Norway and the UK, operates six vessels and expects to manage more than 20 systems by 2026. To support this growth, the company is establishing a new training facility in Bergen. Equipped with two ROC rooms, the facility will prepare up to four vessels for remote operations and embed simulation at the core of its training and operational framework.
A Strategic Collaboration
“We are investing heavily in equipment, but in the years ahead personnel will be the key. There is only so much talent available, and competition is tough. Our focus is on innovation and on attracting new talent into the industry, particularly students interested in technology. Simulation will be central to that.” said Trond Berge, Chief Operating Officer at Omega Subsea
Omega has identified launch and recovery as one of the most high-risk stages in subsea operations. With OSC’s technology, crews will be able to rehearse complex scenarios in detail before entering the field. The goal is clear: to transform risk into readiness and set a new benchmark for safety and efficiency across the industry.
Gavin Innes (center) introduces Omega Subsea’s CEO, Trond Berge (right), and COO, Morten Haugen, to OSC’s ROV station.
Shared Competence, Shared Vision
The partnership is strengthened by the appointment of Gavin Innes as Omega’s new Training and Competence Manager. Innes, formerly OSC’s Senior Technical Solutions Manager, brings deep knowledge of both organizations and will play a pivotal role in driving this initiative.
“Strong partnerships are built on trust and competence. Gavin’s background ensures this collaboration will deliver on its potential,” said Joel Mills, former CEO of OSC.
Innes highlighted his vision for the role:
“I’m most excited about the chance to shape how we develop people, ensuring that training is not only effective but also reflects the realities of offshore work. My time at OSC showed me how powerful simulation and digital twin technology can be. At Omega, I want to integrate those tools to build training that is immersive, practical, and directly tied to operational needs. Ultimately, we want Omega to set the benchmark for competence development in the offshore sector.”
Shaping the Workforce of the Future
For OSC, the partnership is about more than technology. It represents a commitment to accelerating industry-wide transformation. “Everyone is talking about simulation, but few truly grasp its complexity and potential. Omega does,” added Mills. “That’s why they are leading the way, and why OSC is proud to stand alongside them. Together, we are not only preparing vessels and crews but shaping the offshore workforce of the future.”
Omega’s first simulation and remote operations facilities are planned for 2026, with capacity for expansion as new technologies and operational needs emerge. Beyond operational improvements, both companies share a long-term vision: to create a stronger pipeline of new talent and to set new standards for training, competence, and safety in offshore operations.
Scalable, collaborative, and ready for the future.