ROV PILOT

Getting a robot underwater is one thing. Bringing it back is another.

A narrow passage that does not appear on the plans. An ROV getting stuck as the client watches. A vessel approaching during an inspection. A snow-covered dock where the day begins at four in the morning.

In his book Beneath the Surface, Julien Carrier recounts his daily life as an ROV pilot, operating underwater robots from the surface to observe what lies beneath the water.

Through firsthand experiences, he takes you behind the scenes of a little-known profession: the decisions to make, the stress to manage, the trust between colleagues, and the relief when the equipment returns to the surface.

He also shares the realities of entrepreneurship and his journey with a disability he has lived with since birth, in a profession where he wants to be recognized for his skills.

This short account is for curious readers, underwater enthusiasts, and anyone interested in discovering an unusual profession. Accessible even to readers unfamiliar with underwater robots, it reveals work that requires technical knowledge, experience, and a high level of vigilance.

An immersion in a profession where, behind every image, there is a team, a responsibility, and a story.