ALL jobs have been lost at a UK subsea technology firm, which has a base in Aberdeen, after it entered administration.
Bristol-headquartered Beam, which completed a merger last year, have entered administration it is understood - with all staff losing their jobs across offices in Edinburgh, Westhill and Bristol.
The company was formed in September through the merger of Rovco and Vaarst.
The firm uses AI and autonomy on robotic ships and underwater robots to service offshore wind farms.
Former Beam employee Rhea Fraser wrote on social media that she was “truly saddened” after former colleagues in Aberdeen reported their job losses.
She said: “These are some of the most dedicated, capable, and genuinely brilliant people I’ve had the privilege to work with.
“Whether in engineering, operations, offshore, or support roles — this team consistently went above and beyond, solving tough challenges with creativity, resilience, and heart.
“The level of talent in that Aberdeen office was something special, and it’s incredibly tough to see such good people impacted by circumstances beyond their control.”
There has been no official comment from the company.
Writing on social media, Beam head of talent acquisition and crewing James Reynolds said: “Today marks the end of Beam. As of today, all employees have been made redundant.”
He added: “From the offshore crews who braved tough conditions, to the robotics and computer vision engineers pushing the boundaries of innovation, to the brilliant minds in marketing, sales, and every team in between — it has been an honour to work alongside you."
It is understood firms operating in the offshore energy sector in Aberdeen have offered support to Beam employees, with applications for Aberdeen-based roles for Rovtech open.
Rovtech chief executive John Polson said: “Whilst Rovtech are not able to support everyone, we are keen at least to provide a fair opportunity to talented individuals in finding their next challenge."
