King Charles III virtually operated an underwater vehicle during his recent visit to the Global Underwater Hub in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. The British monarch, dressed in traditional tartan kilt,

explored the hub, met staff, and learned about their educational outreach programs.

The Global Underwater Hub (GUH) is a key player in the UK's £8 billion underwater sectors. During his visit, King Charles witnessed the activities across various sectors, including offshore energy, aquaculture, defense, and telecoms.

Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Neil Gordon, the CEO of GUH, and His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Aberdeenshire, Mr. Sandy Manson. The King interacted with GUH board members, staff, and representatives from member companies, as well as local school pupils.

Neil Gordon expressed his honor in welcoming King Charles to the Global Underwater Hub, highlighting the opportunity to showcase the UK's underwater sectors, technological expertise, and commitment to skill development. The King, wearing a smart blazer, also unveiled a plaque to commemorate his visit.

Global Underwater Hub, owned and governed by industry, represents, promotes, and supports supply chain companies in various underwater industry sectors. These sectors include offshore energy, marine renewables, oil and gas, aquaculture, defense, and subsea telecoms. Most of GUH's members are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the UK, contributing £8 billion annually to the UK economy and supporting approximately 45,000 jobs.

Additionally, GUH has introduced the Subsea Channel, a resource aimed at engaging primary school pupils in science subjects, with a particular focus on underwater industries. The Subsea Channel has provided CPD training and resource kits to over 300 teachers across Scotland, helping them teach scientific principles effectively. Photo by Dan Marsh, Wikimedia commons.