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Made Under Pressure: Inside Banergy’s BROVX Operator Certification Program

 10th September 2025


“I Was Made Under Pressure.” 


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


From 2nd–5th September 2025, Banergy conducted Made Under Pressure, an intensive BROVX operator certification program for personnel from the 2nd Battalion NDRF, West Bengal, and the 9th Battalion NDRF, Bihar.

Bringing together 25 responders, the program combined classroom learning, dry testing, pool sessions, and open-water exercises to prepare participants to confidently operate BROVX, Banergy's remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV), for underwater inspection, search and recovery, and intervention missions in challenging real-world environments.


       

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Day One: Building the foundation


The program began in the classroom, where participants were introduced to ROTOPS (Robot Training and Operating Procedures Standardization). Sessions covered the BROVX ecosystem, system architecture, capabilities, operational philosophy, safety procedures, and mission planning for real-world underwater operations.



Before the written assessment, trainees also participated in dry testing exercises with the BROVX platform. These sessions familiarized them with the vehicle's hardware, control systems, pre-deployment procedures, communication interfaces, and operational workflow, allowing participants to gain confidence with the underwater robot before entering the water.

To conclude the day, participants completed a written multiple-choice examination with a minimum qualifying score of 95%, ensuring that every operator possessed a strong theoretical foundation before advancing to practical deployments.


Day Two: Learning the Machine


Theory quickly gave way to hands-on experience. Training shifted to the swimming pool and deep diver tank, where participants learned every step of preparing the BROVX ROV for deployment, from opening the vehicle and installing batteries to sealing procedures, pressure testing, and comprehensive pre-dive inspections. The two battalions were divided into specialized groups.



One team focused on maintaining precise horizontal navigation, learning to keep the vehicle travelling in a straight path and returning accurately to its point of origin. The second team trained in the deep diver tank, mastering controlled ascent and descent while maintaining stable depth underwater.

By the end of the day, participants were also introduced to BROVX's depth sonar and side scan sonar systems, understanding how these technologies enable effective underwater navigation and target detection even when cameras are rendered ineffective by turbid or zero-visibility conditions.



Day Three: Into the Field


The final practical phase moved from controlled environments into open water.

At a nearby lake, both groups carried out simulated operational exercises in naturally turbid conditions where visibility was extremely limited. Operators relied not only on piloting skills but also on sonar interpretation to navigate and understand their surroundings.

The exercises focused on depth management, underwater maneuvering, and effectively using depth sonar and side scan sonar to conduct search operations when visual feedback alone could no longer provide reliable information.



The transition from pool to open water demonstrated one of the program's core lessons: operating an underwater robot is as much about interpretation, situational awareness, and discipline as it is about piloting the vehicle itself.




Before concluding the practical phase, the participating NDRF officers collaboratively developed a comprehensive pre-dive and post-dive checklist for BROVX operations, establishing a standardized workflow to improve safety, consistency, and operational readiness for future deployments. To further support continuous learning beyond the coursework, Banergy also provides a dedicated library of technical guides and tutorial videos, enabling operators to revisit procedures, best practices, and troubleshooting methods whenever required.



Continuing the Journey


While Made Under Pressure concludes in the field, the learning does not end there. To support continued training and operational standardization, the participating NDRF officers collaboratively developed a BROVX Pre-Dive & Post-Dive Checklist during the coursework, establishing a structured workflow for safe and consistent deployments.

In parallel, Banergy maintains a growing library of technical guides, maintenance procedures, and operational tutorials to help operators reinforce their knowledge and continuously improve their proficiency with the BROVX underwater robotic platform.

Because at Banergy, the goal is not just to build advanced underwater robots, it is to build capable operators who can deploy them with confidence when the mission demands it.


 
 
 

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