2021 News

The compact 6000m depth rated C3-30 provides 2MP HD video over IP and is believed to be the smallest subsea IP camera on the market. The camera is the latest addition to the very successful C3 camera range adding to the C3-10 (SD) and C3-20 (HD) cameras. Our C3 cameras can be supplied with a scratch resistant sapphire window or wide angle fully water corrected optics. The C3 collection of cameras are designed for a wide range of underwater viewing applications including ROV tooling and navigation.

The C9-GigE camera has been designed in conjunction with a key client of OceanTools. The development of the new camera system was tailored to the customer’s specific requirements providing them with an innovative and reliable cost-effective solution. The anodised aluminium C9 is rated for 2000m with a 6000m titanium option available. Developed for ROV use, the camera provides GigE Vision compliant video in monochrome or colour with 3MP resolution. The C9 also includes the advanced optical design offering wide angle viewing and minimal distortion.

Brian Hector, Technical Sales Manager of OceanTools, commented:

“I am very proud we are adding the C3-30 and C9 to the ever-increasing portfolio of OceanTools vision products. For all our cameras we set out to achieve the best electronically, mechanically, and optically designed products for the market. With the positive feedback we have received from our customers using the C9 and C3-30, it would suggest we have very much succeeded in our quest.”

More information: C3-30 Compact IP Camera / C9 GigE Vision Camera

OceanTools will be showcasing some of our latest underwater technology including the D8 DyeTector, OM-1 Manipulator, C3-30 HD IP Camera and C9 GigE Camera.

We are delighted to have the opportunity to see our customers face to face once again!

More information: OceanTools at Ocean Business 21

Adding to the extensive portfolio of OceanTools cameras, the C3-WA range offers customers a wide-angle option that can be applied to all variants of the C3 camera including the SD, HD and upcoming IP versions. The optically correct front port provides underwater angles of view up to 150° diagonal, making the C3 camera range one of the most versatile in the world. The angles achieved from the C3-WA have not previously been available in the market from a camera only 30mm in body diameter.

The C5 camera has been designed to provide high resolution and high contrast monochrome video while operating in extremely low light levels, making it the ideal low light inspection and navigation camera. The 6000-metre depth rated C5, has a wide dynamic range providing excellent quality noise-free video and no motion blur in all lighting conditions. The camera boasts a 105° diagonal wide angle of view underwater through a quartz optically corrected front port.

Brian Hector, OceanTools Technical Sales Manager, leads the camera product development with over 25 years’ experience at the forefront of designing subsea cameras. Brian commented:

“We are delighted to launch these two beautifully engineered cameras and it’s extremely fulfilling to bring these great products to the market. By embracing new technologies this ensures we can continue to push industry boundaries and meet our objective of striving to consistently supply innovative solutions to our customers.”

More information: C3-WA Compact Subsea Camera / C5 Low Light ROV Navigation Camera

The D9 is based on the same technology we use for our D7 and D8 DyeTectors – the world’s most advanced subsea dye and leak detection systems.

“The D9 is a fantastic product that offers the market a very sophisticated diver held leak and dye detection system which is incredibly simple to use. Simply plug in the battery, and you’re good to go for around 50 hours before it would need to be recharged.

We are delighted to have confirmed a contract for two of the new D9 units to go straight out onto a long-term rental project with a local client.”

The D9 DyeTector announcement follows on from a busy week at OceanTools HQ, where a major Brazilian customer ordered an additional five D7 DyeTectors to further compliment their initial order of two systems.

More information: D9 Diver Held DyeTector

Following the successful delivery, Proeon confirmed a second order of a further four pressure housing units to a value of £250,000. Richard Miller, MD of Proeon Systems, commented:

“We are very pleased to have worked with OceanTools on this project. They met the exacting standards required by both Proeon and our customer, and as they delivered a quality product on time and to budget, this has given us the confidence to place a second order with them.”

The two significant orders are the latest in a series of major pressure housing contract wins for the company. OceanTools recently supported a Tsunami Detection Project in Southeast Asia, delivering Detection Housings to be utilised for early detection of tsunami threat.

Kevin Parker, MD of OceanTools, added:

“We are delighted to work with Proeon to support them with this project. Supplying these units hot on the heels of multiple tsunami detection housings to Indonesia, is great testimony to the design and manufacturing expertise of our team of engineers and support staff. We hope to continue supporting Proeon in the future with their specialised subsea engineering requirements.”

More information: Subsea Pressure Housings

Depth rated to 7500metres, the housings will be utilised for early detection of tsunami threats. The systems will provide the authorities the opportunity to efficiently evacuate people living in its path, therefore, reducing the number of fatalities.

The OceanTools housings are designed to contain various sensors, including seismometers and extremely accurate pressure sensors, to measure earthquakes and the resultant tsunamis. The housings are linked together using telecommunications cable that carry the data great distances, from the sensors over fibre optic to shore based monitoring stations. The OceanTools Tsunami Detection Units have been created with a modular design, therefore, highly configurable to suit client’s individual requirements.

Kevin Parker, Managing Director of OceanTools, stated:

“Nearly 230,000 people lost their lives in the Indian Ocean Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami of 2004. Being involved in a project that has the potential to save human lives on this scale is deeply rewarding for us. As a result of developing such technology, we now sit on a UNESCO Joint Task Force that uses our technology, not just for tsunami detection, but may also be used to monitor the effects of climate change on the world’s oceans.”

More information: Tsunami Detection System

Suitable for high voltage applications, OceanTools added this to our extensive portfolio of leading underwater technology following the high demand received for our 24VDC L5 light since introduction of the product in early 2020.

Focused on advanced technology, we have dedicated particular care and attention with the design to ensure that the lamp can be dimmed easily, using either trailing or leading-edge Triac dimmer cards. A series of tests have been completed with a number of ROV manufacturers stating that the 120VAC L5-AC provides enhanced dynamic dimming control in comparison to existing lamps in the market.

More information: L5 Subsea LED Lighting