May 1, 2008
Smith Mountain Marine Fire Rescue Locates Drowning Victim with VideoRay On Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008, the Smith Mountain Marine Fire Rescue Department was dispatched to locate a man who fell into Smith Mountain Lake and did not resurface. Their VideoRay Pro 3 GTO was deployed and quickly located the victim. -more-  Watch WSLS 10 Roanoke VideoRay News Segment
April 22, 2008
VideoRay Locates Body of Drowned Hero Randal Brewer The New Hampshire Fish & Game Department used their VideoRay Explorer to locate the body of 27 year old Randal Brewer on Sunday, April 20, 2008 in approximately 20 feet of water in the Israel River, Lancaster New Hampshire, USA. This is the third confirmed drowning victim located using their VideoRay Explorer since purchasing the unit in 2005 -more- -WCAX-TV News Story-
April 16, 2008
VideoRay aids in Chinese Hydro-Electric Dam Maintenance Inspection A VideoRay Remotely Operated Vehicle was recently employed in a maintenance inspection at the Three Gorges Hydro-Electric Dam that spans the Yangtze River in Sandouping, Yichang, Hubei, China -more- (Article written in Chinese)
April 15, 2008
The Lure Of Shipwrecks NOVA Scientisits from southeastern Florida, USA conduct a three year study of a rich reef fish community thriving around three freighters sunk in 250 to 300 FSW with the help of Certified VideoRay Consultant Steve Van Meter and his VideoRay Pro 3 -more-
April 14, 2008
VIPS 2008 Call for Presentations The 2008 VideoRay International Partner Symposium (VIPS) is being held in Galveston, Texas, October 27 - 30, 2008. This annual Micro-ROV conference is a fantastic opportunity to share with users and professionals from around the world what you've been doing with your VideoRay ROV! -more-
April 12, 2008
Atlantas Marine Delivers VideoRay ROV to Global Marine Systems UK based Atlants Marine recently announced the delivery of a VideoRay Pro 3 GTO ROV system to Global Marine Systems, Inc., the world's largest independent provider of submarine cable installations -more-
March 28, 2008
VideoRay Recognized for Achievement in International Business The Chester County Economic Development Council presented VideoRay LLC with the prestigious 2008 Globe Award for distinguished achievement in international business. - Daily Local news article - [ photos] - watch video -
March 17, 2008
VideoRay Aids in Recovery of $75,000 CTD The King County Environmental Lab's VideoRay Pro 3 GTO ROV equipped with a BlueView P900E-20 Imaging Sonar earned it's keep when it recently aided in locating and recovering a $75,000 Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) Instrument from the bottom of Puget Sound in Washington State. - more from the King County Watermark newsletter -
March 4, 2008
West Marine Features VideoRay at the 2008 Miami International Boat Show The live booth display drew thousands of boat show attendees and provided an opportunity to pilot a VideoRay ROV in a 3,000 gallon custom built display tank. - more -
February 25, 2008
Grampian Police Integrate VideoRay ROV Into Their Underwater Search Unit The Grampian Police Underwater Search Unit of Aberdeen, Scotland recently upgraded their array of underwater search and recovery technology by replacing their existing remotely operated vehicle with a new VideoRay Pro 3 GTO - more -
February 6, 2008
ROV's For Marine Law Enforcement article featured in Marine Tactical Magazine VideoRay provides new technology for underwater port security - Micro ROV usage is increasing rapidly with first responders -read the article -
February 4, 2008
Coast Guard completes investigation into Lady Luck sinking One year after two lives were lost when the fishing vessel Lady Luck sank off the coast of Maine, Coast Guard investigators have determined that a rapid loss of stability is most likely what caused the vessel to capsize.
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January 7, 2008
VideoRay and Tritech Team for Success in Antartica
VideoRay and Tritech's SeaSprite sonar help to map locations under the frozen surface of the Antarctic Ocean that have previously been too remote or too deep to access.
The three year SCINI (Submersible Capable of under Ice Navigation and Imaging) project team members began their research at The McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in October 2007.
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November 26, 2007
2007 VIPS Award Winners Announced VideoRay's annual VIPS conference wrapped up on November 8th with over 100 delegates in attendance from around the world. During the conference the seventh annual VIPS award winners were announced. - more -
November 14, 2007
Innovation Improves Health and Safety and Saves Money! Buckinghamshire, like
many inland local
authorities, has a large
number of long, low and
submerged bridges and
culverts. The county council has a duty to
regularly inspect these structures to look for
defects that affect their load carrying capacity
and / or the safety of the travelling public.
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November 13, 2007
West Marine Displays "LIVE" VideoRay Robots iin SuperStores West Marine, the country's favorite retailer of boating supplies and accessories, today announced the installation of two unique displays introducing exciting new underwater technology to the boating public. The VideoRay is an underwater robotic camera that allows people to see and explore underwater from the comfort of their cabin - more -
November 8, 2007
BlueView Technologies Delivers 100th Sonar System: BlueView Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of miniature multibeam imaging sonar, today announces the delivery of its 100 th unit. Incredibly, this milestone takes place just a little over 2 years after the delivery of the first BlueView sonar on July 5, 2005 to Safe Boats Intl. - more -
October 24, 2007
Tenth Vessel with Illegal Drug Canisters Attached Found in Jamaica: Security Administrators Limited (SAL), a company who manages maritime security on Port Bustamante in Kingston, Jamaica made their 18th illegal drug canister find with a VideoRay Pro 3 XEGTO. more -
October 19, 2007
VideoRay ROV sends back spectacular images of bizarre undersea life near South Pole: A key part of NSF project "SCINI", underwater robot takes its first dive. more
October 3, 2007
New Tools for NY RoboCOP - The Latest Hi-tech Crime Fighters. From "invisible" helicopters and mini-submarines to radiation-detecting knapsacks, the NYPD is employing a new generation of high-tech tools to combat terrorism and fight crime.
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September 26, 2007
VideoRay Explores Lake Champlain Shipwrecks
Rachael
Miller provides narrated tours of the ill-fated vessels and no one gets wet. A remotely operated underwater camera locates ships, like the General Butler. It carried tons of marble when it sank 141 years ago.
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September 25, 2007
VideoRay Reveals ROV contribution to USCG Minot Light Memorial Research, Pictures, and Video from the underwater robot, are now available. The US Coast Guard launched an expedition to investigate and preserve the wreckage of the Minot Light lighthouse in Cohasset, Massachusetts using VideoRay. - more -
September 21, 2007
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), counts on their VideoRay Pro 3 Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to assist in the research and conservation of the unique marine environment surrounding the tropical Mid-Atlantic paradise.
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September 19 , 2007
Ninth Jamaican Vessel Found with Illegal Drug Canisters Attached Security Administrators Limited (SAL), a company who manages maritime security
on Port Bustamante in Kingston, Jamaica made their 16th illegal drug canister find with a VideoRay Pro 3 GTO - more - video -
September 5 , 2007
NYPD Scuba Team Takes On Security Role In Wake Of 9/11 It's about the size of a basketball and weighs less than ten pounds, but VideoRay is the latest high-tech addition to the NYPD scuba team's counter-terrorism arsenal.
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August 20, 2007
United States Army Corps of Engineers Issues Report on ROV Inspection Benefits The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates numerous
navigation locks and dams across the country. Age and lack of funds to maintain these structures has led to significant increases in unscheduled
outages. - more - view report -
August 2 , 2007
Sonar, GPS, Robots: The Science of Underwater Recovery Sonar scans, Global Positioning Systems and robotics could play primary roles
as Minnesota and federal authorities continue recovery efforts today after the
fatal bridge collapse over the Mississippi River. -ABC News-
July 27, 2007
ADMA-OPCO Launches VideoRay in Diving Operations
In line with ADMA-OPCO's objectives to improve HSE in all operations, and reinforce its position as a leading marine operating company, VideoRay was launched in Diving Operations to aid in underwater surveillance during poor and adverse conditions. -more-
July 11, 2007
VideoRay Launches an Online Discussion Group Named discuss.videoray.com. The collaborative site allows ROV pilots, owners, dealers, vendors, and VideoRay a place to learn, network and share information throughout the VideoRay community.
July 10, 2007
VideoRay Assists with Spatial Analysis of Heavy Metal Contamination in Los Angeles Harbor Sediments - PDF -
As Seen in PSDiver™ Monthly
June 28, 2007
Micro-ROV Handles Difficult and Hazardous Surveying Jobs on MCS Napoli Two different firms use the same technology to assess conditions and plan salvage -more-
June 24, 2007
Deep Exposure VideoRay provides a window into some of the more than 300 shipwrecks in Lake Champlain. According to the Boston Globe Stormboarding is the sole tour boat operator in the US using ROV technology -more- [ photos]
June 14, 2007
The Port of Long Beach Harbor Patrol selects VideoRay The Port of Long Beach Harbor Patrol recently added VideoRay ROV’s (remotely operated vehicles) to their array of port security technology. The underwater cameras outfitted with a variety of sensors and sonars will be employed throughout the vast and bustling port area in an effort to enhance the already tight security. . -more-
June 1, 2007
VideoRay Joins with LYYN AB to Deliver Revolutionary Video Enhancement The true power of LYYN T38™ is that the visibility enhancement is done in real-time in a live video stream. And you can also use it on stored material. Use the LYYN T38™ to enhance the feed from a ROV video system. Or to enhance a video tape in a camera brought back to office after some inspection fieldwork. Or wherever you need to see more with video. -more-
May 31, 2007
NYPD divers now search for bombs New York Police Department's scuba team has quietly adopted a new role: scouring seawalls, bridge footings and ship hulls every day for explosives. "We're configured to respond in significant numbers, literally, by land, sea and air," said Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. The NYPD recently demonstrated that shift by buying four VideoRay's, or ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), fitted with cameras to help the 31-diver scuba team search for explosives. -more-
May 30, 2007
Upswing In Environmental Survey Activity Fugro's VideoRay GTO assists increase capacity in Europe, Africa and Middle East. Comprising oceanographers, marine biologists and taxonomists, Fugro Survey’s Environmental Department has expanded rapidly over the last two years. -more-
May 25, 2007
Seafaring Robot Eases Bomb Search In the post-September 11 era, the officers in the New York Police Department's scuba unit have gotten used to working double time during Fleet Week, when Navy ships and the piers at which they dock have become potential targets for a terrorist attack. But thanks to a new seafaring robot, the task of checking for underwater bombs has become much easier this year. -more-
April 30 , 2007
Buccaneer to host a UK VideoRay conferences
on Loch Ness The mysteries of one of Scotland's largest lochs could be revealed by a fleet of VideoRays, equipped with cameras and sonar May 9 - 10. Buccaneer will host a UK VideoRay confernece where at least 15 of the underwater robots will examine Loch Ness during the May 9-10 conference -more-
April 30 , 2007
Atlantas Marine to host two action-packed VideoRay conferences UKVC '07 will be held in Liverpool, England May 15-18, 2007. Atlantas Marine will be hosting two VideoRay users conferences in in Liverpool's Albert Dock in May 2007. Explore the latest developments and gadgets, receive ROV operation and maintenance training, and enjoy the networking and social opportunities in this lively part of Liverpool. -more-
April 16 , 2007
Detailed Hull Inspection with MicroROVs
featured in Maritime Executive. When a hull inspection -- such as the two every five years of the outer hull of all sea going vessels required by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) -- is needed, the answer is normally an expensive dry dock trip. -read the article -
April 4 , 2007
Since 9/11 nearly every unit in the NYPD has taken over counterterrorism duties, and the NYPD Scuba Team has taken on more than most. Reporter Solana Pyne looks at how their job has changed in the following report. -video-
March 28 , 2007
VideoRay helping to keep ships drug-free at Kingston Wharves - VideoRay is being used to search the hull of ships departing Kingston Wharves and has detected illegal drugs 12 times in the past three months. . -more-
March 25 , 2007
VideoRay featured on Nautical Talk Radio - Captain Lou interviewed VideoRay about the USCG investigation of the sunken fishing vessel Lady Luck. Listen Nautical Talk Radio
March 20 , 2007
USCG Investigators and VideoRay surveyed the 52 foot F/V LADY LUCK for clues to what led to her sinking February 1, 2007. The survey took place in 530 feet of water about 20 nautical miles southeast of Portland, Maine -more-
February 23 , 2007
Caschetto Orazio of Metalsub di Caschetto Orazio &
C. s.n.c, an Italian company specializing in underwater and maritime operations has been performing countless commercial inspections with their VideoRay 2000. -more-
February 20 , 2007
Port Bustamante - the Caribbean's leading multi-purpose port is using the VideoRay to capture high-quality video images underwater during inspection of ship hulls for contraband.
February 16 , 2007
The Hampton Roads Sanitation District is using VideoRay to systematically inspect the condition of the outfall structures in nine major treatment plants in the Virginia Beach, Va area. . Read the article as published in
Water Environment & Technology Magazine.
January 27, 2007
South Florida Water Management District Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams VideoRay is used to protect divers in a high-risk showdown with alligators. It is just another day on the job for divers who suit up and get into gator infested waters. - NBC Broadcast
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Entire Underwater Gator Video - You Tube
January 3, 2007
Senior Executives from VideoRay and BlueView recently returned from a week long visit with Security Administrators, Ltd (SAL) in Port Bustamante, Kingston, Jamaica. Both Companies Learn Underwater Smuggling Detection Techniques. - more -
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