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13 Jun 2013

Oceans '13 MTS/IEEE San Diego Preview

Heeding the call to join “An Ocean in Common,” authors flooded the Oceans ‘13 MTS/IEEE San Diego technical program committee with a record number of abstracts in a single day. Special topics include an Ultra-deep track discussing current and prospective robotic technologies, plus a panel of scientists to consider research questions. Oceans2013 Chair Bob Wernli, and Co-Chair Kevin Hardy, developer of the unmanned landers for James Cameron’s DeepSea Challenge Expedition, will be the session conveners. “James’ intention is to be certain the door remains open to other explorers,” Hardy said.

09 May 2012

Explosive Ordinance Disposal Expert Joins ROV Company

Mark Fleming: Photo credit VideoRay

Retired US Navy EOD expert, Mark W. Mark W. Fleming has been appointed to the newly created position as VideoRay LLC’s Business Development Manager for Military and Government sales. He will be responsible for building on VideoRay’s extensive network of underwater solutions for Ship Hull Pier / Dock Inspection and Response. VideoRay underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are the most popular systems worldwide for “micro or mini” sized remotely operated vehicles. During his thirty years in the U.S. Navy, Mr.

09 Sep 2003

VideoRay Sends MicroROVs to Taiwan Coast Guard

VideoRay LLC has shipped 30 of its MicroROV units and four Lighted Auxiliary Zoom Inspection Camera (LAZIC) unites as part of a $500,000+ order from the Taiwan Coast Guard. The VideoRays will reportedly be used for hull inspections and other underwater investigations to support Homeland Security initiatives. The systems purchased have a depth rating of 500 ft., 500 ft. of tether, a Tether Deployment System portable reel, two video cameras, and other features for quickly and easily inspecting underwater threats and investigating potential smuggling operations.

12 Apr 2006

VideoRay Releases Video, Still Images of Ship Grounding

VideoRay LLC released what is believed to be the first images taken underneath a grounded cruise ship. When the United States Coast Guard’s Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) 91101, based in Seattle, Washington responded to the grounding of the 360 foot passenger overnight sternwheeler Empress of the North, a VideoRay ROV was used to investigate the conditions under the hull. Shortly after deploying the ROV, the MSST saw dramatic images as the robot swam under the vessel and revealed that a large boulder had actually punctured the hull. The team immediately worked out a new refloating plan, which was ultimately successful. The Empress of the North ran aground on March 24 on the Columbia River, near Washougal, Washington. Aground it sat at an 8 – 10 degree list.